I have seen some charts which recommend Valdani threads. These appear to be overdyed threads and come in several different types: Perle, six strand, three strand, and so on. Although the threads are manufactured in Romania, they seem to be mainly available in the US. I went on the web site for Valdani, and they give some addresses in the UK, but none of these actually stock many, if any of the threads. They mention the V&A but if this museum is a supplier, it hides the fact very well!
Has anyone used these threads? Any comments on them? Anybody know of a UK/EU outlet?
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V & A as in the Victoria & Albert museum ? Makes sense if they exhibit types of threads since they are an art museum . . . supplying is out of the box ! But if they do, I am not complaining, good to have a strong brand like V & A to rally artisan makers under their umbrella.
Yes, the Victoria and Albert. Although I have bought V&A kits based on old designs, I have never seen any thread for sale. Looks like a trip to USA would be needed to get hold of these. There appea
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Post time 2013-6-16 00:44
V & A as in the Victoria & Albert museum ? Makes sense if they exhibit types of threads since they a ...
Yes, the Victoria and Albert. Although I have bought V&A kits based on old designs, I have never seen any thread for sale. Looks like a trip to USA would be needed to get hold of these. There appear to be some beautiful hand dyed threads available - just not in Europe!
Havent seen one, they are overdyed threads, slightly variegated, I think. See Ekaterinas post of Rosewood Manor Quaker Diamonds. A box of the threads is on the cover.
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Post time 2013-6-16 20:50
If you look on this site for Rosewood Manor Quaker Diamonds sampler, posted by Ekaterina, you will see that Valdani threads are used. It looks like a beautiful piece. The threads used come as 3ply in a ball, like DMC perle 8 and 12. You can see the threads on the cover picture of the sampler. Rich colours, yummy!
not heard of these - do they give a dmc alternative? x
Havent seen one, they are overdyed threads, slightly variegated, I think. See Ekaterinas post of Rosewood Manor Quaker Diamonds. A box of the threads is on the cover.
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