Thread Questions

[Empress Busy Bee]

I need a size 30 thread. I can only find it in white or off white. I need pink, purple, or something colored. I'm wondering if I can dye it with kool aid or something, or better yet (easier) can I just use sewing thread even if I have to hold two strands together?

Or any other suggestions?

I do not want to order online at this time, thanks.

Thank you in advace.

[Julie]

I think the kool-aid will mostly (but not all) wash out of the cotton. If you want pale that might be the way to go. I keep meaning to try Rit dyes, I believe those should work well.

[CatsCradleCreations]

If you use sewing thread, you might want to use at least three, and maybe even four strands together. I'm making a painted doily using three strands of sewing thread and a size 10 steel hook and the hook seems too big at times.

 

Two strands of sewing thread will be very tiny~~you'd need at the biggest a size 13 steel hook! Just a suggestion.

[Empress Busy Bee]

Thanks.

I'd really rather not dye. Size 30 thread seemed pretty small to me and I was hoping some thick sewing thread would be close. Maybe I'll just go with all white or I'll rethink about ordering online.

[fran]

You might take a look at the buttonhole twist thread or top stitching thread. It's heavier than regular thread but not as stiff as quilting thread.

[Empress Busy Bee]

Thanks!

[Tampa Doll]

http://www.herrschners.com/products/sku-700170__id-116__tab-.html

 

 

Try this web site. It is Herrschners. DNC has size 30 crochet thread in some colors.

[Empress Busy Bee]

Thanks. I've already looked there and else where. Finding it online was never the problem. It was me not wanting to order it for personal reasons.

[Linda]

If you go far enough into the Joann.com website under Help it tells you that if you want to order with a check, add to your shopping cart as though you were ordering on line; be sure to add sales tax and shipping...then print the order form and mail to them in CA with your check. Most people miss this...but I too don't use my credit card on line if I can help it......hope this helps

 

Linda

[Tampa Doll]

I was in Joann's today, and they finally had someone in the yarn dept that knew what she was talking about. She told me that they carry size 30 crochet thread in colors, in the store. Try your local store.

[Empress Busy Bee]

Linda thanks. It's not a cc thing. I'd rather not get into it because it's personal.

Tampa Doll thanks for the help but again, I did look before I ever posted here. I've looked in Michael's, JoAnn's, Walmart, and Hobby Lobby. Lots of white. Lots of ecru.

 

[zagraham]

Hi -- If you go to http://www.dmc-usa.com/dmc_products/DMC_Threads/Crochet_Threadsyou can search for stores in your area that carry Cebelia thread, etc. I'd try that, and then call your local stores and see if you could have them special order the colors you need.

 

I'm intrigued by the Kool-Aid idea. Would you just dump the whole ball into the Kool-Aid solution, or do you have to unwind it first?

 

Beth