LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

For canvas and tapestry projects, Colbert 486 gray granite 7558 wool combines finesse and robustness. This 8 m skein in 100% virgin wool offers exceptional needle hold, without lint or sagging, even after several passes in the same stitch. Gray granite, a neutral shade with slightly bluish reflections, adapts to all styles: from classic to contemporary.

A tapestry wool made in France , meeting the requirements of precision works. Its regular thickness guarantees homogeneous stitches and facilitates counting on Penelope or Aïda canvas. 100% wool , it has excellent resilience: your stitches retain their shape even after ironing. To be used on a needle appropriate for the chosen canvas, generally a tapestry needle no. 18 to 22.

• Use needles of 60 cm maximum to prevent the wool from fraying at the ends.
• Pass two or three times over the same point for the shadow areas, only once for the bright areas.
• For a harmonious gradient, combine gray granite with shades similar in nuance: cream, taupe or light blue.
• Respect the regular backing by stitching perpendicular to the canvas and maintaining constant tension.
• Protect your work in progress in an airtight box: wool absorbs odors and dust.

This shade goes particularly well with Colbert wool in ivory white or navy blue to create subtle contrasts. For a velvety finish, combine it with thicker wools in occasional touches.