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I have started another cross-stitch pattern (14ct). Embroidery Floss #5200 is a very prominent color in this pattern. So when I went shopping for floss I noticed that there is a DMC Perel Cotton Ball with the number #5200, is this the same? Reason why I ask is when I looked it up on www.herrschners.com different number types (#5, #8, #12) to Perel Cotton Ball. What is this? Doesn't state on website and I don't want to spend $3 on something I can't use. Any response would be appreciated!
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WOW I don't know about that one, let us know if you figure it out though.
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They are not the same thing. On your cross stitch project it will tell you how many strands to use. DMC Embroidery floss comes in 6 strands, so you may separate the strands for use when it may need 1 or 2 or whatever number of strands. Perle cotton is not used the same way. It is used for crewel embroidery, somewhat like yarn. Stick with the DMC Floss, it really does go a long way, especially if it calls for using 2 strands, and for about 35 cents is a better buy even if you need 2 or 3 hanks of it.
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I heard that there is a dmc cotton ball that is 100% cotton, is this the same as Embroidery floss (I know embroidery floss is 100% cotton as well)? What is so confusing is I would think with each type of thread there would be different numbers apperntly that isn't the case.
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http://www.freepatterns.com/content/content.html?content_id=419
Perhaps the above site can help answer your question.
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DMC numbers all their products that are the same colors with the same numbers-- 310 is black embroidery floss, and perle cotton etc. For cross stitch you want to be able to separate the strands--- therefore, you need embroidery floss----comes in small hanks, 6 strands, and you separate the strands to the amount of strands the pattern calls for. You cannot do this with the other products, like perle cotton. Most patterns for 14 count will call for 2 strands for cross stitch, perhaps 1 strand for back stitch.
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You'll be able to see, when you compare them side by side, why the perle cotton and embroidery floss can't be substituted for each other. The floss's 6 strands hold togther loosely -- just a bit of overlap/twist to keep them in line and make them relatively easy to separate. The perle cotton is tightly twisted -- looks like mini yarn -- and meant to be used as a single, thick thread. DMC has a universal numbering system for the colors because some projects call for both perle and floss of the same shade. Anyone who's stood in the floss aisle and tried to compare those hundreds of shiny colors knows it can cross your eyes! j.
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Thanks to all that replied. I went to Michael's yeasterday and saw what the difference was. The Perel #12 reminded me of 2 strands of Embroidery floss and wasn't as smooth, soft either. I still picked up some anyway because I'm a scrapper too and sometimes I embroidery on paper so I thought it would be fun to use it for that. Thanks again for the help!
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Those numbers (#3, #5, #12) on the perle thread are referring to the thickness of the thread. Just like a ball of crochet thread. Size 30 would be perfect for a tablecloth or other item that needed a heavy thread and the lower number would be perfect for tatting lace or making an edging around a hankerchief. And as stated previously, perle is menat for a more substantial base material and a different type of work other than cross stitch.
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