LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

DMC Colbert 486 tapestry wool is the essential ally for your canvas and canvas embroidery projects. This thick, structuring thread in 100% virgin wool is easy to work on embroidery canvas of all densities, from cross stitch to petit point, including shading techniques. The Dune 7491 color offers a neutral and bright shade, a light, slightly amber beige that harmonizes with both classic and contemporary palettes.

Composition and specifications: 100% virgin wool, 8 meter skein, French manufacturing. This Colbert wool is characterized by its regular fineness and its soft twist, which gives it remarkable drapability on the canvas. It does not separate into strands — unlike mouliné — and is used whole for a dense and velvety finish. The Dune 7491 color benefits from the color stability guaranteed by DMC.

• Work on 11 count Aida or 12 count linen with a No. 20 tapestry needle for an even, fray-free finish.
• For large areas, start in the middle of the canvas and work towards the edges: the wool slides better when you move in a consistent direction.
• Limit your needles to 35-40 cm to prevent the wool from wearing out by rubbing against the fabric and retaining its initial shine.
• Use Dune 7491 as a solid color for neutral backgrounds, or in combination with pearl grays and ochres for a natural and sophisticated gradient.
• This shade goes particularly well with pastel floral patterns or minimalist geometric compositions on ecru embroidery canvas.

Combine this thread with a DMC or Zweigart embroidery canvas of your choice, and complete your palette with Colbert wools in mouse gray or ivory to create subtle gradients. An essential for your small to medium-sized tapestry and canvas projects.