LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

For your petit point or canvas projects, DMC Colbert Tapestry Wool offers a rich and nuanced palette. The Crushed Raspberry Pink color 7268 reveals a deep, slightly powdery shade, ideal for creating shading effects on Aida or cheesecloth without overloading the knit.

This 100% pure wool has the essential characteristics of tapestry yarn: a regular twist, a firm hold and fastness of dyes which guarantee the durability of your works. Each 8 yard skein comfortably covers dense surfaces or medium sized designs. Made in France, it benefits from DMC know-how in spinning and dyeing.

• Separate the thread into two or three layers depending on the fineness of your canvas to adapt the coverage and shine.
• Work with short needles of 30 to 40 cm to preserve the wool and prevent it from fraying during stitching.
• Combine this deep pink with pearl grays and mauves for an elegant monochrome on linen canvas or fine embroidery canvas.
• Also ideal for fine crochet: a few rows of half double crochets or double crochets create a warm, material texture.
• Test how it behaves in the wash — cold, soapy water — before finalizing your work to avoid shrinkage.

Combine this wool with other shades from the Colbert range to create subtle gradients, or combine it with embroidery silks for contrast effects. 18 to 22 gauge embroidery needles are ideal for this thickness.