LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

DMC Colbert 486 tapestry wool is the essential ally for your canvas and canvas embroidery projects. This 100% virgin wool thread, made in France, offers a rich texture and subtle shine that enhances each cross stitch or each row of canvas. The gray blue color 7287 stands out for its depth: neither cold nor warm, it harmonizes delicate compositions while providing structure to backgrounds.

Composition and characteristics: This 8 meter skein of 100% wool allows you to easily cover small to medium sized designs without interruption. Colbert wool can be worked without separating the strands — it is tied directly with a tapestry needle or crochet hook. Its generous diameter makes it ideal for medium-sized embroidery canvases (approximately 10 to 14 stitches per centimeter). Made in France according to DMC traditions, it guarantees stable dyeing and resistance to wear.

Gray blue 7287 combines naturally with stone tones, pearl grays and slate blues to create sophisticated shades. It also goes elegantly with neutral tones – beige, light gray, ecru – for timeless style works.

• Work in short needles, 30 to 40 centimeters maximum, to prevent the wool from fraying at the base.
• Prefer a regular canvas: the structure of wool appreciates structured canvases rather than soft fabrics.
• For dense areas, follow the direction of the weft with parallel stitches — the wool slides better in this direction.
• Care advice: wash your finished item in lukewarm water with a specialized mild soap, then leave to dry flat.
• Combine this gray blue with other Colbert colors to create harmonious gradients on the same pattern.

This quality wool supports long-term projects: small cushions, wall tapestries, restoration of old canvases. Its French origin and its pure wool composition make each skein a lasting investment in your embroidery library.