Thread Bare

A follow up to our previous article about claims of dye-lot issues with DMC thread and whether you should believe photos shared showing color differences. Are such photos valid proof or can our eyes (and cameras) fool us? https://www.thread-bare.com//you-just-cant-believe-your-ow

It's summer, and many of us are still spending a lot of time at home. But that's OK, because it's just more guilt-free Stitching Time! If you are looking for a new project to start, we're giving 50% off custom or pre-made charts for the month of July. Just use code "1215-JG97-FF0L" in the checkout, happy summer stitching!

There seem to be some mis-understanding and mis-information floating about re: the 01-35 DMC colors and certain patterns. We've tried to explain the technicalities of the issue and we also did some comparisons of different threads from dye lots separated by 3 years and 2 continents to show that DMC is incredibly reliable and you shouldn't be worried about using it or any patterns that use those new colors ... as long as those patterns haven't been produced using a faulty palette. https://www.thread-bare.com//are-there-problems-with-the-0

Stitching on perforated paper, is a great alternative to aida fabric when you want to have a more solid finish for ornaments and bookmarks. https://www.thread-bare.com//13/stitching-on-perforated-pa

Starting a new hobby can be difficult because you don't know any of the basics. We've written an article to take you through the fundamental approach and explain what some of the terms you'll hear actually mean. If you're just starting out, or know someone who is, it might make a good reference to point people to. https://www.thread-bare.com//05/12/learning-to-cross-stitch