LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

DMC Colbert 486 tapestry wool is the essential ally for your canvas and tapestry works. This Chestnut 7457 color, a warm, deep brown, goes well with earthy tones as well as golden highlights to create subtle gradients. Made in France, this 8 m skein can be worked on medium to high count embroidery canvas and canvas.

100% virgin wool , this wool offers natural flexibility and exceptional hold. Its regular thickness allows uniform filling of the stitches, without fraying. Colbert wool is particularly suitable for classic tapestry stitches, broad cross stitch, edge stitch or stem stitch, as well as varied canvas structures.

• Apply the crochet wool in a medium sized flat needle for crisp coverage without thickening.
• Work in needles of 30 to 40 cm to preserve the natural shine and limit wear of the fibers.
• Combine Châtaigne 7457 with light ochres or smoky grays to obtain effects of relief and depth on a panel.
• This wool can be maintained dry or in lukewarm soapy water, without stirring; avoid machine washing and tumble drying.
• Create geometric or floral patterns on a small cushion, framed bookmark or framed wall decoration.

Pair this wool with DMC brand hollow tapestry needles, which glide effortlessly through wool, and Aida or Lin embroidery canvases for stitched designs. A classic of French haberdashery to rediscover.