I was taught at least 30 years ago by an Italian lace maker and needlepoint instructor when using perle cotton in the skein to pull the labels off. Unwind to a circle and cut across all layers at the knot section. Put labels back on the single layer and bring the two ends together. Divide the thread in 1/3's and do a loose braid. It keeps the thread nice and you can grab a piece from the top and pull and it comes out of the braid nicely. Yes, I do stitch with lengths from the single cut as was taught.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Another great method. Thanks for sharing.
@longingfortheharpazomoment77433 ай бұрын
I understood nothing about your explanation.
@elizabethwentz82114 ай бұрын
What a great explanation of floss and Perle cotton thread! I never knew the difference!! And I’ve been doing needle work for years. Thank you for your excellent talk!!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 😊
@elizabethclaiborne64614 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m learning off You Tube and floss is awful, I probably don’t know how to handle it but am going to try perle now. It looks far more serene. ✨
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@funkeyjournals36744 ай бұрын
Thanks for the education on keeping perle cotton threads organized and especially how to find the ends! TFS ❤️
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@maxinenall99504 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information about perle cotton thread. I thought it was small balls if crochet thread for making dollies 🤦 I didn't realize it was for embroidery 😂 I will start using it for my embroidery projects now along with my embroidery thread 🥰 Thanks for the great video 😘
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I think it would make ultra delicate doilies if they were crocheted. Just lovely!
@irenes48853 ай бұрын
My mom used them to crochet edging for handkerchiefs we gave as gifts to our elementary school teachers.
@godslittlestidiot29843 ай бұрын
I NEVER would have known how to get the floss off that way 😮 I get lucky sometimes is all I can say but I'll use your technique now!
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@trishjoyce98824 ай бұрын
Thanks for these tips Daniella, I’m happy to see you again😊 You are looking well, I hope the treatment is not making you feel too uncomfortable. I think your short hair is quite flattering. Take care. 🇦🇺🌻🦋
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Craftylisa694 ай бұрын
Oh wow never knew about how to cut the skein so deftly 🎉 Thankyou xxx
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@ladyd544 ай бұрын
Can you use the same method on embroidery floss?
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
No. The thread on embroidery skeins is wrapped, not twisted, so you can just pull it from the skein.
@maxinenall99504 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sampler showing the different sizes, that is very helpful 🥰
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Danielle-zq7kb3 ай бұрын
Very helpful and clear; also nicely organized Thank-you!
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jeanfernandez88484 ай бұрын
Tnks Daniella . You surely back to your perky self..Great going girl !.Look fwd to seeing your beautiful smile in your prompt for June .Gods is on you .
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@stonytina51774 ай бұрын
There's a lady with a small yarn shop at home at literally 2 minutes by foot from where I live. She has all the colours of the rainbow in different shades of Pearl cotton thread. It's the biggest collection I've seen so far.
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Sounds delightful! I could get lost in that shop for hours!
@tinkerbell93994 ай бұрын
This was so interesting! I’ve inherited some craft items, and there are skeins of Perle cotton amongst them. I wasn’t really sure what it’s used for. Now I know! Cutting the skeins while still wrapped is genius Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here❤️🇬🇧
@mommisabommis3 ай бұрын
Your voice and mannerisms remind me so much of Karen, from Just Get it Done Quilts! (Whom I love) So informative and great presentation!
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! I appreciate that and think Karen makes wonderful videos. She's so likable and knowledgeable.
@elizabethsawyer59064 ай бұрын
Thank you Daniela for the very thorough coverage of Perle cotton v embroidery floss. I like using perle cotton too when I want my stitches to stand out more.💕
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@freezo2444 ай бұрын
Love the floss v perle sampler. You’re so cute!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@26debsterdots4 ай бұрын
I always wondered what the little balls of thread was for; And I never asked anyone lol. My husband got me a large package of various colors to learn Japanese embroidery and they are beautiful but I wasn’t quite sure what todo with them. Now I do. I actually love to embroider or do crewel work. Thank you for all the tips, sharing the uses and examples of the threads. Subscribing and sharing !❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Welcome and thank you. What a great gift from your husband to support your creativity!
@theagraceful4 ай бұрын
Great hints! I use both and enjoy mixing them on my pieces. Looking good, brave woman!!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@carolrichardson81074 ай бұрын
HellOOOO!! I was just thinking about you!!! So glad God is keeping you on the road to recovery ❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@MaggieDulong3 ай бұрын
Just found your video and I signed up right away. Precise,direct,easy to understand, excellent! Thank you. PS, I live in Guatemala and all I seem to find is perle cotton in ball form ,with occasional cotton floss colors. Best part is ea ball costs about 40 to 45 CENTS ea, variegated being a bit more.Every color in the rainbow and in my pueblo alone, 6 stores. Maggie
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Welcome! That's great news about the perle being easy to find and cost effective! ❤️ Thanks for subscribing.
@lisawoodin73213 ай бұрын
Thank you this was very informative! I also love the tips and hints on finding the thread ends and keeping the skeins from getting knotted. I have spent many hours untangling various skeins of thread and yarn 🧶 nice to know how to avoid that.
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. 😊
@cathykrueger48994 ай бұрын
This was perfect. Finally a comprehensive tutorial on threads that I have only guessed at all my life. Thank you. I would love to own that little sampler. It was extremely helpful.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@phylliscullen52954 ай бұрын
Your videos are always teaching me things I didn't know. Very helpful. And so glad to see you looking so well. God bless.❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kathydickens57894 ай бұрын
I just ordered & received 35 balls size 5 yesterday & can't wait to use them in my slow stitching & sewing projects. Used a little bit this afternoon while sitting outside enjoying the beautiful weather
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Sounds so fun!
@lisapage42704 ай бұрын
Good info! Thank you for the comparison. Hope you are feeling well.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm feeling well.
@kathybost18794 ай бұрын
I love pearl cotton. Thanks so much for all the tips and showing all the threads at the end. have a good day.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Stitcher_in_MD25 күн бұрын
Thank you! Your video was very helpful to me as I have never used perle cotton.
@DanielaMellen22 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@D9P3234 ай бұрын
Im SHOCKED peeps are mass chirping about the pronunciation....wonderful video, gracious reply and I'm subscribing.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Welcome! I hope you find the video (and others) helpful. ❤️
@longingfortheharpazomoment77433 ай бұрын
@@DanielaMellen The pronounciation is perlé. The accent makes it to be said é, like hey but without the h. I'm French by the way.
@DanielaMellen2 ай бұрын
THank you.
@annrubino62524 ай бұрын
Thank you Daniela. This is such a help - I never knew how to unwind these skeins and haven't found a source for perle cotton.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@xglsc64654 ай бұрын
#12 perle cotton is wonderful in your serger loopers for a decorative edge on projects either 3 or 4 thread settings. Yes you will need to adjust your looper tensions for each type of stitch, not hard! Be sure to make a sample and write your settings on the sample To facilitate the feeding of the perle cotton balls, set individual balls into pint or quart jars behind the serger. You can also use it for the flat lock stitch, and it's interesting to use in your coverstitch when you want the reverse ... The ladder of the coverstitch on the front of your project. It's also interesting when used in the bobbin of your sewing machine. You reverse sew. Draw or trace a line drawing on the wrong side of your fabric. Load bobbin with perle cotton on your bobbin, follow the "design" on the wrong side if the fabric. Yes you will need to tinker with your bobbin case tension. I purchased a separate bobbin case.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
All great info on using perle in the serger. Thank you for sharing.
@marymortimer50373 ай бұрын
A very informative video and beautifully presented. I have collected bits and pieces for years, Perle cotton amongst them. I have only used it to knit a lacy doll's dress. Now I know what to do with it embroidery wise (once I've found it). Thank you.
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. How lovely to knit a doll's dress!
@leonasdesigns4 ай бұрын
Very helpful info. Thank you Daniela. You are looking well. I like your hairstyle now. Very cute. 😊.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Oh thank you!
@soniac.90854 ай бұрын
I would have never thought to use perle Cotten thread for punch needle work. I inherited my mom’s stash and thought I would use it when I learned how to do embroidery. This just opened up a new rabbit hole for me 🤣
@cgoldie61684 ай бұрын
Thank you Daniela, this is extremely helpful to understand all the different threads! You are such a kind and charming lady ❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Vera-y8m4 ай бұрын
Hello Daniela, you are so pretty with long hair or short or none you needn't have worried about that effect of treatment. So good to see you and hope you are feeling as good as you look! Thank you for this very helpful video... I've been embroidering for most of my 63 years but hadn't a notion of what perle was or what to do with it! Your methods of handling threads will save my patience and keep my outbursts a little more ladylike too. Love and prayers, Vera in Northern Ireland ❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Oh, Vera, you are so supportive and kind. Thank you for taking the time to comment. ❤️ And from my experience, keeping outbursts ladylike is a challenge unto itself! 😊
@carolhellmers4654 ай бұрын
Thanks Daniela - I learnt new stuff, very helpful. So good to see you looking gorgeous!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@JoanneBerndsen4 ай бұрын
Hi Daniela, Thank you ! Thanks for explaining and showing how to cut the skeins . When I first started stitching, I would find these all ready cut skeins at the thrift shop. Now I know how useful this is ! Pearl cotton is so pretty :)
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@susanamedee11574 ай бұрын
You look amazing! Prayers for full recovery. 🙏🏻 Bless you for still doing resourceful video's while on your journey to recovery. ❤️
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I love to create and teach, and find it therapeutic. ❤️
@ruth55624 ай бұрын
When I was learning to embroider in the late 40's I was given perle cotton in skeins so that my little hands wouldn't have to deal with six strands. Over the years it was discontinued in skeins. I believe it was sold in skeins at JoAnn Fabrics in the 90's. Your kind information is surely useful to those much younger than me!
@ruth55624 ай бұрын
Sorry - I hadn't watched your whole video because of my poor hearing - but then I remembered Closed Captioning!!!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment.
@alisoncolsh23423 ай бұрын
This was so helpful. Thank you x
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Glad it was helpful.
@SandraPujari-Harrian4 ай бұрын
Good to hear from you again. You are rocking your hair style. When I had chemo I wore hats a lot. You’re looking great. ❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I wear my share of hats, too!
@diane29414 ай бұрын
Very helpful to me. I just bought some perle cotton but didn't realize it had different sizes. Great tips for handling skeins too! Thanks. You look great!
@BobbieHarwell4 ай бұрын
Thanks Daniella. This is very informative. I learned a lot❣️🧵🪡
@SharonRStudio4 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining. I have always wondered about the difference. The sampler was a great idea.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Zed-y7h4 ай бұрын
I loved the tip about the 19 inch threads! I have stayed away from them because the few times I used them, they would knot up on me after the first use.
@sandybruce90924 ай бұрын
To keep your thread from twisting, just drop your needle every few stitches and let it untwist! Never had a problem when doing this!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@cgoodson201022 күн бұрын
Glad to see you! You look great! 🎉
@DanielaMellen14 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@junewood30122 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Is there a "chart" that explains what size of embroidery needle to use with the different sizes of pearl cotton thread? So glad your video came through my feed!
@DanielaMellen2 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful! Here's a link to a chart that may fit your needs bit.ly/3LCiLqx
@junewood30122 ай бұрын
@@DanielaMellen thank you!
@lorihamby604 ай бұрын
I learned some things I didn’t know about Perle cotton that is very helpful. Thank you so much for this video!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@fransleppy40144 ай бұрын
So happy to have you back. Thanks for all you do. Missed you hope you are feeling good❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@dianareddell14964 ай бұрын
Y’all might check Merriam-Webster. They show both skane and skean pronounciations.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@susanrascone20984 ай бұрын
I prefer Perle cotton over floss for embroidery. You look good Daniella.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Oh thank you!
@handembroiderybysamАй бұрын
Super great sharing ❤❤
@DanielaMellenАй бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@handembroiderybysamАй бұрын
@@DanielaMellen welcome 💐
@debbiefrick43803 ай бұрын
I loved your little fabric sample and who knew you could cut skeins like that! Here's something interesting that I have discovered about variegated thread. Wonderfil brand pearle cotton changes color about every 4 inches. Floss and other brands of pearle may change color only every 8 to 12 inches. I haven't tried them all but that might be a good topic for you to research and video. I choose variegated thread based on the effect I want to achieve.
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
That's very helpful information. The length of the variegation affects how it looks in projects. I tend to use variegated thread for larger quantity of stitches to get it's full effect, so hearing about the brands that have more variegation per yard is truly helpful. I'll look into that for a video idea. Thank you!
@stitchloungestgo4 ай бұрын
The one with the barcode. Oh man, thank you!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
You're welcome.
@Catra74 ай бұрын
Good explanation. I'm about to start a crochet project of bookmarks with no.5 perle cotton and knowing ways to unwind the skein is useful. Thanks!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sherryfaires79314 ай бұрын
This was a very helpful video! Thank you!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@judymarkel80294 ай бұрын
Great video. I have a lot of floss because that's what our store carried up untill a few years ago. It is nice to have a variety to choose from now
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Oh wow! It's great to have a full stash!
@stitchitPAM4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. Very informative and helpful.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@cnmjmm4164 ай бұрын
Hi Daniela. I’m happy to see you looking so well. Thank you for sharing this info. I’ve not yet been able to find Perle thread in any local stores. I’ll have to order some online
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
It can be hard to find - especially a selection of all the sizes.
@gisellegonzalez46774 ай бұрын
I never thought about using perle cotton, my mom used to make lace with perle cotton. Great info thank you🙏🏽
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I think the lace made from perle must be so delicate! What a treat to have some of her pieces.
@gisellegonzalez46774 ай бұрын
@@DanielaMellen I have many pieces lol including a bedspread, Love my Momma 🥰
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
That is so sweet! What a treasure.
@sharonjohnson7474Ай бұрын
Your information is excellent. I would like to know the type of needle you use with the size 3 or 5 perle threads.
@DanielaMellenАй бұрын
Typically, a size 1 needle will be used for Size Perle 3 and size 3 needle for Size Perle 5. and a size 5 or 7 needle for Size 12 Perle Unless, they are new needles, still in their packages, I do not keep them organized by size, instead, I have 3 pin cushions that I have my "working needles". I will replace them with new needles throughout the year - depending on frequency of use.
@elainelott96444 ай бұрын
This was a wonderful and educational video !!! I learned so much that I didn’t know !!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !!!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
@lidiawest86154 ай бұрын
Incredibly helpful & informative. Really enjoyed your presentation style. Many thanks! ❤❤❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@missib80134 ай бұрын
Great tips!! Thanks 😊
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you1
@rkdavis704 ай бұрын
Very interesting! I may have to switch over in some of my projects. I love the idea of cutting to the 19" to keep it neat and together. Your videos are always informative. I love learning new things from you!!! Thank you for posting :)
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@itsbodrulbd4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for all the tips
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
You are welcome. 😊
@LawanJackson-p4o3 ай бұрын
The Perle is excellent for slow stitching, and perfect for Kawandi in my work. 😉
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Love that!
@VElaineA4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Daniela! Great informative video.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sandybruce90924 ай бұрын
I switched to #12 perle cotton quilt a few years ago instead of using 2 strands of regular embroidery floss - I love redwork style hand embroidery!!! It’s nit easy to find locally so I try to keep a,good supply before I need to go online. Stores that do carry perle cotton have a very small selection of #12.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Redwork sounds beautiful! It can be difficult to find the perle cotton.
@Ladysensei4 ай бұрын
Excellent video thank you
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ValitasCreativeDesigns4 ай бұрын
Loads of Great information thank you 🤗 take care
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MarciEllsworth3 ай бұрын
Thank you for a very informative video! I never knew all of this information. I may make a little sampler also. Great idea ❤❤❤🎉
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@caroleowens38094 ай бұрын
How strange, I just bought my first 2 balls of Pearl Cotton! Your timing was perfect!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Perfect!
@doreensherk2874 ай бұрын
❤ that is a great explanation of the threads, thank you for the great tips on using it…… ❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@nooksandcrannies98714 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was wonderful information. Love the sample.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@katethompson28184 ай бұрын
This is very helpful. Thank you!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@paulinedonnelly6077Ай бұрын
This was a very informative video TFS 🇦🇺😎😍😍😍
@DanielaMellenАй бұрын
Thank you!
@ladylee836411 күн бұрын
Hi there i found this video very informative thank you so much for this
@DanielaMellen9 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@WarisitaBoricua3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!😉
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@joycesmith12704 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great information.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@m.c.35414 ай бұрын
Wow, just found your channel. I love how you explained this. Subscribed! thanks.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you and welcome!
@misselanys1219Ай бұрын
Hello Daniela. Help! I amworking on crocheted Xmas ornaments and the pattern calls forcrocheting tiny flowers with 6 strand DMC embroidery floss. What size crochet hook should I buy that works best with embroidery floss. I assume these are those teeny weeny steel hooks. Thanks for your advice. Very nice tutorial by the way!
@DanielaMellenАй бұрын
I am not a skilled crochet artist by any means, so I hope others will help out in the comments, but I seem to recall 2 mm or very close to that size (1.75, maybe) for embroidery floss. For crocheting with floss, I needed a light, magnifying lens, and lots of patience 😀.
@misselanys1219Ай бұрын
@@DanielaMellen Thanks, Daniela. I am on Amazon right now and about to order a steel hook set in those small sizes. I should be able to find one among them that will feel comfortable working with 6 strand DMC. And yes a1.75mm is in this set. Youare a doll. Thanks for responding. Subbing your channel!
@DanielaMellenАй бұрын
So glad it was helpful!
@kayherstedt66184 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful tips! I've embroidered for years but only tried perle cotton the last few years. I especially enjoy using it in slow stitching. ❤
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks. 😊
@snicky584 ай бұрын
I absolutely love using all sizes of perle cotton. I hardly ever use six strand anymore.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
There are so many color selections! 😊
@DulceNАй бұрын
Not every project is meant for using both types.
@villagesteader35524 ай бұрын
I use peeled cotton for hand tying quilts. It’s my favorite for that purpose!❤👍 Darn you auto correct!!!!! Perle cotton!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@tcldevi4 ай бұрын
😅 I was wondering what peeled cotton was!
@villagesteader35524 ай бұрын
@@tcldevi right?!🤪
@tonimiller43404 ай бұрын
😂 Autocorrect drives me crazy, too!
@LisaLisa-zl9vu4 ай бұрын
Useful information !!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot
@xerylemountain71544 ай бұрын
very helpful! thanks a bunch!
@janehall27204 ай бұрын
Thank you, very helpful!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@JulesMadeThis244 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lynnbean72004 ай бұрын
I mostly use perle thread as it gives much better stitch definition. I only use floss when I don't want that eg for satin stitch. I ALWAYS rewind the skeins into balls as you do with wool yarn. Not sure why you didn't mention that option.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the tip of winding the unused perle into a ball. I haven't used that option or even thought of it. Appreciate the comment.
@esperansaloughran693Ай бұрын
Thank you! Nice to know
@DanielaMellenАй бұрын
My pleasure!
@cindyburst4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this info!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@KaziOffice-u8f4 ай бұрын
Hope you are feeling well. D:) I love your videos. Hopefully you will post video regularly. Thank you Daniela. Alws Pray for you Darling
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 I'm feeling great and plan to post weekly. ❤️
@paulinelarson4654 ай бұрын
I put the skeins and labels in a snack size ziplock baggie. They stay together, untangled and clean.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thank you!
@Carol_Sews3 ай бұрын
That’s what I do too. I store them in rainbow color order in a shirt gift box.
@sandybruce90924 ай бұрын
I’ve used regular embroidery,floss,for almost 60 years and have never had any bleed! I embroidered many pillowcases for me and they all were washed many times - no bleeding! No matter the color.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Thanks for that information. It's so helpful to hear from someone with a lifetime of experiece with floss. I appreciate your tip.
@jezanne4 ай бұрын
My personnal experience with bleeding: the big brands DMC and Anchor, used them for years never had a problem. I inherited the stash of a friend mother, she had other brands I didn’t know from China and I experienced bleeding just with some raindrops. I think it is worth the price to maybe pay a little more for well known brands.
@sandybruce90924 ай бұрын
@@jezanne Definitely stick with a name brand! When I started my hand embroidery voyage back in 1965 I was in college and went to the local 5 and dime and bought a set of pre- printed pillow cases and some floss - the brand was Star - haven’t seen it in years. But,over the many, many washing’s since that time this embroidery floss has never bled. I’ve seen floss for sale online without naming a company and I would never purchase it not knowing the origin.
@priscillabade6144 ай бұрын
The older floss was made with dyes that, for some colors, caused water pollution even though they are colorfast. Some of the dyes that replaced them will bleed, even with name brands. Test a strand for colorfastness before using it by washing it in the soap you plan to use on your project and laying it on white cloth or paper towels.
@lilolmecj4 ай бұрын
Perle cotton is so pretty. I bought several skeins so many years ago, and it is still in some container because I really don’t know what to do with it!
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
Hope this video gives you some ideas.
@lilolmecj4 ай бұрын
@@DanielaMellen well, for one I’ll stop separating it! lol. I have used it a bit here and there, honestly my hand sewing and embroidery is not well developed. However at one point they were making it for sergers/overlockers, and it was really pretty as a decorative edge. I don’t know if they still produce it or not. I should look. I kind of go in spurts of creativity in one area, and then on to another, or just back to my basic machine sewing.
@DanielaMellen4 ай бұрын
What a beautiful way to make a decorative edge! I didn't know that, but it's so clever. I have found, with the more creatives I meet, that "spurts of creativity" are very common and make us all happy. ❤️
@cariiinen3 ай бұрын
nice
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@gailgaddy53403 ай бұрын
Good info😊
@DanielaMellen3 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙂
@carynlong18465 күн бұрын
I have a question. Is there any cost difference between the floss vs perle skeins?
@DanielaMellen2 күн бұрын
Good question. There is a difference. Floss Skeins (75 cents each) are sold in 8.7 yard lengths . DMC perle thread ($1.99) size 5 is 27 yards lengths. Each brand may be slightly different in size length.