samhain126 Publish time 2011-8-2 23:42

Problems with Belle Soie silks

Has anyone else had problems with Belle Soie silks disintegrating while you stitch?I had purchased a single color to stitch a silhouette and the silk just kept falling apart.I would love to try the silks again, but I dont want to invest if this is a common problem.I am hoping I just got a bad batch.Thanks!

xsmom214 Publish time 2011-8-3 03:12

Out of the brands Ive used, that one is my least favorite!

samhain126 Publish time 2011-8-3 04:21

Reply 2# xsmom214

What do you prefer?I have been mainly a DMC gal, but I want to get adventuresome and try some silks and some variegated floss.Are you familiar with Au Ver A Soie?Thanks!

xsmom214 Publish time 2011-8-3 10:31

I really love HDF!!I havent had any quality issues, the colors are gorgeous, and the price cant be beat;PPlus, the owner is really nice, thats important to me.Carries Creation silks are also awesome and affordable:)If money isnt a concern, my favorite (so far!) would be Gloriana.Theyre so wonderful to stitch with.Oh, cant forget Waterlilies by Caron, also great:)

I havent tried AVAS yet but Im hoping to buy some tomorrow, LOL:)The nearest store is pretty far from me but I have to be in that area...Im hoping I can add a quick side trip.

HTH:)

samhain126 Publish time 2011-8-3 22:43

Reply 4# xsmom214

Thanks so much for all your suggestions!I will be certainly checking them all out.Good luck getting some AVAS, I have heard great things about them.Have fun shopping!:)

picotti Publish time 2011-9-20 22:17

I tried ThreadworX and that was cool too.

Xana Publish time 2011-9-20 22:28

I never try those threads...only dmc or anchor

karriboo Publish time 2012-6-2 03:15

Ive never used it andnow will not try it.thank you for sharing this

cutiepie Publish time 2012-6-4 06:03

I really love HDF!!I havent had any quality issues, the colors are gorgeous, and the price cant be beatPlus, the owner is really nice, thats important to me.Carries Creation silks are also awesome and affordableIf money isnt a concern, my favorite (so far!) would be Gloriana.Theyre so wonderful to stitch with.Oh, cant forget Waterlilies by Caron, also great
I agree, edited to add Dinky Dyes are good too.

rosebud Publish time 2012-6-5 07:24

I have the same problem with the Belle Soie silks.They have beautiful colors but I find them to be more expensive than many others but the silk is very fine and pulls apart so easily when drawn through the fabric after just a short time.I try to use lengths no more than 12" long and even then I have to have a very gentle hand with them.I prefer Caron, HDF silks much better for color selection, price, and strength of the silk.NPI and Gloriana are very nice, too but they tend to cost more than Caron and HDF.
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