A Substitute for Appleton Crewel Wool

Gary and Beth found a nice substitute for Appleton crewel wool--it's called Heathway Merino and is a very fine wool from Wales that's sold in 10 yard skeins.  This shop in Denver carries it.

http://www.stitchingshop.com/store/index.php?pg=2&l=product_list&c=21

It is fine enough to stitch on 40 count linen, per Gary, and each skein is subtly shaded.  Tristan Brooks of Memphis, Tennessee has a lovely display of the colors available.

https://tristanbrooks.com/product-category/heathway-wool/?product_orderby=default&product_count=24

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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Learning About Threads

Cathe of Needle in a Haystack has partnered with Fiber Talk to discuss commonly available threads.  

'The world is your oyster.  Play with the threads."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6h9zvSWxtc

They also interviewed Danny Ravan about Rainbow Gallery threads.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2021/03/27/fiber-talk-with-daniel-ravan/

(By the way if you want to learn more about Rainbow Gallery threads, watch this Pointing It Out podcast.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxzJ09lwIQQ

It's fascinating!

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 23, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: Rainbow Gallery's Glisten

Threadaholic alert! Rainbow Gallery has a new thread called Glisten that mixes metallic and Marino wool.
https://www.facebook.com/rainbowgallerythreads/photos/pcb.1713149552348172/1713149522348175/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/rainbowgallerythreads/photos/pcb.1713149552348172/1713149412348186/?type=3&theater

They say it makes for killer turkey work!  (the canvas is from JP Needlepoint)
https://www.facebook.com/rainbowgallerythreads/photos/a.1466449090351554.1073741828.1439340233062440/1713151629014631/?type=3&theater 

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 17, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.