LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

For your tapestry and canvas projects, Colbert DMC 486 wool offers a rich texture and unrivaled strength. Pearl gray 7280, this subtle shade goes well with neutral tones as well as more intense colors, providing depth without dominating. Each 8 meter skein is divided into four strands of two threads, allowing you to vary the thickness according to your weft and your needles.

Composition 100% wool , made in France . Colbert wool can be worked on embroidery canvas or cheesecloth. Its soft feel and resistance to wear make it the preferred choice for durable upholstery or cushions. Tapestry needle no. 18 to 24 depending on the desired thickness and the weave of the canvas.

• Divide two strands for fine details and contrast areas, four strands for solid colors and backgrounds.
• Alternate Pearl Gray 7280 with similar shades — taupe, ivory, beige — to create subtle gradients and natural shadows.
• Test your tension on a corner of the canvas before starting: the packed wool creates relief, the loosened wool remains flat.
• Dry clean or clean in cold soapy water without spinning; let dry flat to maintain the shape and flexibility of the fibers.
• Combine this shade with stem and chain stitches to structure a geometric or floral pattern on neutral backgrounds.

To complete your project, combine Pearl Gray 7280 with contrasting Colbert threads — black, ivory white or gray blue — and opt for a quality needle marked DMC or Bohin to facilitate passage through the holes in the canvas without wearing out the wool.