Cross Stitch question: re GlissenGloss Colorwash floss?

[Jockaroo]

I am wondering if any fellow cross stitchers can help me. I am working on a pattern that calls for the border to be backstitched with GlissenGloss Colorwash C591 (Blackforest) floss. I can't find this at any stores in my area, but could mailorder the floss. Is there a DMC substitution for this color? Is the GlissenGloss worth the extra time hunting it?

The pattern book in question is Stoney Creek 320 "Watercolor Welcome." I will stitch several of the patterns and some designs use this floss for actual cross stitching, as well as borders. I would like all the designs to work together, so I am concerned about substituting floss and wanted a second opinion.

Thank you.

 

[Goofysmate]

Have you tried the stoney creek web site or if not the dmc web site might be able to help or one more is sewandso.co.uk they are very good and us them all the time.

 

[Jockaroo]

Thank you. That is a nice site. I think I will mail order the correct floss since it is used in all the patterns. If I am taking the time to do the projects, I should do them correctly. I appreciate your reply.

 

[K9pal]

I ordered my Glissengloss, plus Mill Hill beads, from www.needleworkplus.com. Great selection and low shipping cost.

 

[Jockaroo]

K9Pal, thanks for the link. I have it bookmarked. There is a cross stitch supply store in the small town where my mother lives. They stock the thread I need and my mom is mailing me a package. It is nice to know an additional source, so thank you.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Came across this thread doing a Google search for Glissengloss! Small world, huh?