Anchor to DMC conversion que?

[Fizzbw]

HIya,

I'm sorting out a new project for the future (but not too far!) its the Regency summer ball which was published in 3 consequent mags in 2006. It's done in Anchor however, and I don't like Anchor threads much - so I'd prefer to do it in DMC.

So how different DOES it look from the test one in the mag?? I don't want to spoil a big project like this, but again I want to enjoy stitching it!! If its going to be a lot different I can do it in Anchor, but as I have a decent stash of DMC it would be cheaper to do it with DMC.

Sorry for the ramble, I've never done any conversion stuff before!

Has anyone else tried this one? I'm a massive Heyer fan so this is a dream for me!

Cheers

Niki xxx

[koko]

I can't ever see a difference between the main brands of floss (DMC, Anchor, J&P Coates). I think it will be fine with either type. The only time I see a difference is if you substitute DMC or Anchor for a specialty brand like Weeks or Gentle Art - that will change the finished product a lot!

[Rose]

I have found that the two main brands are very close. Anchor may be just a touch subdued with some of its colors but not a giant difference. It should look very close to the mag design model.

[Squirrel]

I always change Anchor colour numbers to DMC as some of them there is a a fair difference - but its not often. I agree with Rose Anchor seems to be just that bit more subdued which doesn't always go with what I want to see in the finished project.

I picked up a conversion chart at my local quilt shop which also stocked DMC threads. I also managed to get a conversion chart to change Dimensions numbers to DMC numbers using Google.

If you have a problem finding a conversion chart Anchor to DMC PM me and I will send you a copy of what I have here. You can often get one from an embroidery shop too.
Squirrel

[Fizzbw]

Thank you guys! The mag has the DMC conversion listed, but they always warn it will look different and I wondered how much! I'm glad the colours will be less subdued as for this project the brighter the better!

Many thanks

Niki xxx

[Angel]

I did an anchor chart in DMC and if you get a good conversion it doesn't look much different at all. But my advice is to use your eye and if it starts to look wrong, stop and rethink your conversion.

[hada56]

I agree with Angel, and if at all possible, try to compare the colours between the brands. There are some colours that do not come out exactly the same. (I have both Anchor and DMC, plus those shade cards).

[alinna]

If the chart's been released since 2006 it might be worth a google search to see if anyone else has tried to stitch this chart using the DMC conversion.