To Ply or Not to Ply?

Needlepoint.com's latest blog posting considers the question of plying threads.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/to-ply-or-not-to-ply

You may want to bookmark their "Thread Tips" article as it recommends the number of plies or strands to be used on either 13 or 18 count canvas.  Please note that this will vary according to your stitch tension, the stitch you are using, and the look you want.  It pays to do some testing in the margins of your canvas first.  That's really the only way you will be certain that you use the number of plies or strands that will work for your situation.

https://needlepoint.com/pages/tips-tricks

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How Many Strands?

Thanks to Needlepoint Nation, I know that Old World Designs has posted a chart on their website to help folks decide how many strands or plies of various thread brands to use on their canvas.

https://www.oldworlddesigns.com/fibers.htm?fbclid=IwAR3SNZs0MNDEMDLDqFLk3zFFiuPU9rcZ7uAZP-xLvDmL8iCywVfE8D6aql4

Note that I don't agree with some of their ideas (I almost always use Accentuate alone, for example) and how many plies depends on not only the brand of thread and the canvas count, but your thread tension, the color, and the stitch you want to use.  I always suggest some test stitches in the margins to find out what will work for you.

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 5, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.