How many embroidery thread colors are there?
DMC now offers an astounding 500 colors of embroidery floss, and these lovely new 35 colors really round out the collection. Expect designers to start incorporating them into their designs soon. To get your own set of the new DMC colors, visit the Stitched Modern shop.
What are DMC colors?
| DMC | Name | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3816 | Celadon Green | Bright Turquoise – DK |
| 3817 | Celadon Green – LT | Bright Turquoise – MED |
| 3818 | Emerald Green – ULT VY DK | Bright Turquoise – LT |
| 3819 | Moss Green – LT | Teal Green – DK |
What is counted cross stitch patterns?
Counted cross-stitch projects are worked from a gridded pattern called a chart and can be used on any count fabric; the count of the fabric and the number of threads per stitch determine the size of the finished stitching.
What is cross stitch pattern?
Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. The stitcher counts the threads on a piece of evenweave fabric (such as linen) in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance.
How many DMC Floss colors are there?
Mercerized for strength and shine, DMC offers guaranteed color consistency from one skein to the next. With the addition of these sixteen new colors, there are now 470 solid colors and 18 variegated colors of DMC six strand embroidery floss.
What is cross stitch kit?
Counted cross stitch kits are the most popular – you use a chart or graph to count where each stitch is made in the evenweave or blockweave fabric. Stamped or embellished cross stitch kits come with outline or colour printed fabric showing where to make your stitches.