Problems with Belle Soie silks

samhain126

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 don't want to invest if this is a common problem.  I am hoping I just got a bad batch.  Thanks!

Jodi1224

They are so expensive, yet they seem like seconds. They gray or just separate. And I use shorter lengths.

Knitpurlsm

Thanks for the info!

htsear13

I tried ThreadworX

xsmom214

Out of the brands I've used, that one is my least favorite!

samhain126

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

I really love HDF!!  I haven't had any quality issues, the colors are gorgeous, and the price can't be beat;P  Plus, the owner is really nice, that's important to me.  Carrie's Creation silks are also awesome and affordable:)  If money isn't a concern, my favorite (so far!) would be Gloriana.  They're so wonderful to stitch with.  Oh, can't forget Waterlilies by Caron, also great:)

I haven't tried AVAS yet but I'm hoping to buy some tomorrow, LOL:)  The nearest store is pretty far from me but I have to be in that area...I'm hoping I can add a quick side trip.

HTH:)

samhain126

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

I tried ThreadworX and that was cool too.

Xana

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

karriboo

I've never used it and  now will not try it.  thank you for sharing this

cutiepie

I really love HDF!!  I haven't had any quality issues, the colors are gorgeous, and the price can't be beat  Plus, the owner is really nice, that's important to me.  Carrie's Creation silks are also awesome and affordable  If money isn't a concern, my favorite (so far!) would be Gloriana.  They're so wonderful to stitch with.  Oh, can't forget Waterlilies by Caron, also great

I agree, edited to add Dinky Dyes are good too.

rosebud

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.