I've been drooling over many/most/all of the designs featured in issue 63 of Classic Stitches, a wonderful magazine published in the UK. I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me what is Coats Ophir thread and/or where it might be purchased in the U.S. Is the metallic version similar to the DMC spools of gold or silver thread?
I miss that one - I used to be able to find it Barnes and Noble, but not lately.
Cheryl
I don't have a clue on the thread, but I'd suggest contacting Jeanmarie at Jenny June Fancy Works.
Good Luck - please keep us informed as to what you find out.
Phyllis Maurer
If you type Coats ophir thread into google UK you will come up with many sites that stock it. It is equivalent to Twilley's Gold Dust thread.
If you really wants some and cannot get it over there I could get some and send it to you but not for another 5 weeks.
Email me privately if you want to do that. Shirley in UK
In message , Anne writes
Ah! The missing link! In the US, the equivalent of Twilley's Gold Dust is Rainbow Gallery Gold Rush 18.
HTH
Nancy Sue, Professional Project Starter and Stash Collector
Shirley Shone said
Thanks for the equivalent. I was merely curious about the thread so I'll pass on your kind offer. If I opt to do the design that uses it, I don't mind substituting something that's more readily available.
Nancy Sue said
Thanks for the information. It sure would be nice if designers/publishers who want to appeal to an international audience would take the time to suggest alternative materials.
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