How to Use Perle Cotton Thread vs Embroidery Floss | Pearl Cotton Thread Tips & Tricks

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Perle Cotton Thread or Pearl Cotton Thread is used in embroidery, tatting, crochet, punch needle, quilting, as well as other arts.
Like the common known Embroidery Floss, Perle Cotton is sold by color, or even variegated. Both are used in hand sewing, and are very similar.
But, there are some differences as well that should be noted.
Overall, they can be used interchangeably, but there are some intended uses for Perle Cotton.
Perle Cotton is a mercerized thread that has been put through a chemical process to be strong and durable. Therefore, it is good for functional artwork, or pieces that will be laundered or handled.
Perle Cotton is sold by the size or thickness of the thread. It comes in 4 readily available sizes 3, 5, 8, 12 - with 3 being the thickest and 12 the most delicate.
Perle Cotton thread in sizes 3 & 5 is sold in skeins and sizes 8 & 12 come in balls.
Whereas Embroidery Floss is made up of 6 strands that are made to be separated, if desired, Perle Cotton is not made to be separated, hence the various sizes.
In the video, I created a chart to show the number of embroidery floss strands that compare to the sizes of Perle thread.
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@stonytina5177 20 күн бұрын

There's a lady with a small yarn shop at home at literally 2 minutes by foot from where I live. She has all the colours of the rainbow in different shades of Pearl cotton thread. It's the biggest collection I've seen so far.

@DanielaMellen 20 күн бұрын

Sounds delightful! I could get lost in that shop for hours!

@elizabethwentz8211 Ай бұрын

What a great explanation of floss and Perle cotton thread! I never knew the difference!! And I’ve been doing needle work for years. Thank you for your excellent talk!!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@funkeyjournals3674 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the education on keeping perle cotton threads organized and especially how to find the ends! TFS ❤️

@DanielaMellen 24 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tamipugh3377 Ай бұрын

I was taught at least 30 years ago by an Italian lace maker and needlepoint instructor when using perle cotton in the skein to pull the labels off. Unwind to a circle and cut across all layers at the knot section. Put labels back on the single layer and bring the two ends together. Divide the thread in 1/3's and do a loose braid. It keeps the thread nice and you can grab a piece from the top and pull and it comes out of the braid nicely. Yes, I do stitch with lengths from the single cut as was taught.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Another great method. Thanks for sharing.

@longingfortheharpazomoment7743 10 күн бұрын

I understood nothing about your explanation.

@snicky58 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love using all sizes of perle cotton. I hardly ever use six strand anymore.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

There are so many color selections! 😊

@Craftylisa69 Ай бұрын

Oh wow never knew about how to cut the skein so deftly 🎉 Thankyou xxx

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@ladyd54 Ай бұрын

Can you use the same method on embroidery floss?

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

No. The thread on embroidery skeins is wrapped, not twisted, so you can just pull it from the skein.

@D9P323 Ай бұрын

Im SHOCKED peeps are mass chirping about the pronunciation....wonderful video, gracious reply and I'm subscribing.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Welcome! I hope you find the video (and others) helpful. ❤️

@longingfortheharpazomoment7743 10 күн бұрын

@@DanielaMellen The pronounciation is perlé. The accent makes it to be said é, like hey but without the h. I'm French by the way.

@trishjoyce9882 Ай бұрын

Thanks for these tips Daniella, I’m happy to see you again😊 You are looking well, I hope the treatment is not making you feel too uncomfortable. I think your short hair is quite flattering. Take care. 🇦🇺🌻🦋

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@soniac.9085 Ай бұрын

I would have never thought to use perle Cotten thread for punch needle work. I inherited my mom’s stash and thought I would use it when I learned how to do embroidery. This just opened up a new rabbit hole for me 🤣

@tinkerbell9399 Ай бұрын

This was so interesting! I’ve inherited some craft items, and there are skeins of Perle cotton amongst them. I wasn’t really sure what it’s used for. Now I know! Cutting the skeins while still wrapped is genius Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here❤️🇬🇧

@cathykrueger4899 Ай бұрын

This was perfect. Finally a comprehensive tutorial on threads that I have only guessed at all my life. Thank you. I would love to own that little sampler. It was extremely helpful.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jeanfernandez8848 Ай бұрын

Tnks Daniella . You surely back to your perky self..Great going girl !.Look fwd to seeing your beautiful smile in your prompt for June .Gods is on you .

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@maxinenall9950 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sampler showing the different sizes, that is very helpful 🥰

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@freezo244 Ай бұрын

Love the floss v perle sampler. You’re so cute!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@kathydickens5789 Ай бұрын

I just ordered & received 35 balls size 5 yesterday & can't wait to use them in my slow stitching & sewing projects. Used a little bit this afternoon while sitting outside enjoying the beautiful weather

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Sounds so fun!

@elizabethsawyer5906 Ай бұрын

Thank you Daniela for the very thorough coverage of Perle cotton v embroidery floss. I like using perle cotton too when I want my stitches to stand out more.💕

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@phylliscullen5295 Ай бұрын

Your videos are always teaching me things I didn't know. Very helpful. And so glad to see you looking so well. God bless.❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mommisabommis 12 күн бұрын

Your voice and mannerisms remind me so much of Karen, from Just Get it Done Quilts! (Whom I love) So informative and great presentation!

@DanielaMellen 11 күн бұрын

Oh thank you! I appreciate that and think Karen makes wonderful videos. She's so likable and knowledgeable.

@lisapage4270 Ай бұрын

Good info! Thank you for the comparison. Hope you are feeling well.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm feeling well.

@kathybost1879 Ай бұрын

I love pearl cotton. Thanks so much for all the tips and showing all the threads at the end. have a good day.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@theagraceful Ай бұрын

Great hints! I use both and enjoy mixing them on my pieces. Looking good, brave woman!!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@carolrichardson8107 Ай бұрын

HellOOOO!! I was just thinking about you!!! So glad God is keeping you on the road to recovery ❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@lorihamby60 Ай бұрын

I learned some things I didn’t know about Perle cotton that is very helpful. Thank you so much for this video!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@26debsterdots 22 күн бұрын

I always wondered what the little balls of thread was for; And I never asked anyone lol. My husband got me a large package of various colors to learn Japanese embroidery and they are beautiful but I wasn’t quite sure what todo with them. Now I do. I actually love to embroider or do crewel work. Thank you for all the tips, sharing the uses and examples of the threads. Subscribing and sharing !❤

@DanielaMellen 22 күн бұрын

Welcome and thank you. What a great gift from your husband to support your creativity!

@xglsc6465 Ай бұрын

#12 perle cotton is wonderful in your serger loopers for a decorative edge on projects either 3 or 4 thread settings. Yes you will need to adjust your looper tensions for each type of stitch, not hard! Be sure to make a sample and write your settings on the sample To facilitate the feeding of the perle cotton balls, set individual balls into pint or quart jars behind the serger. You can also use it for the flat lock stitch, and it's interesting to use in your coverstitch when you want the reverse ... The ladder of the coverstitch on the front of your project. It's also interesting when used in the bobbin of your sewing machine. You reverse sew. Draw or trace a line drawing on the wrong side of your fabric. Load bobbin with perle cotton on your bobbin, follow the "design" on the wrong side if the fabric. Yes you will need to tinker with your bobbin case tension. I purchased a separate bobbin case.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

All great info on using perle in the serger. Thank you for sharing.

@maxinenall9950 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the information about perle cotton thread. I thought it was small balls if crochet thread for making dollies 🤦 I didn't realize it was for embroidery 😂 I will start using it for my embroidery projects now along with my embroidery thread 🥰 Thanks for the great video 😘

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks. I think it would make ultra delicate doilies if they were crocheted. Just lovely!

@irenes4885 3 сағат бұрын

My mom used them to crochet edging for handkerchiefs we gave as gifts to our elementary school teachers.

@susanamedee1157 Ай бұрын

You look amazing! Prayers for full recovery. 🙏🏻 Bless you for still doing resourceful video's while on your journey to recovery. ❤️

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I love to create and teach, and find it therapeutic. ❤️

@cgoldie6168 Ай бұрын

Thank you Daniela, this is extremely helpful to understand all the different threads! You are such a kind and charming lady ❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@leonasdesigns Ай бұрын

Very helpful info. Thank you Daniela. You are looking well. I like your hairstyle now. Very cute. 😊.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

@user-vc6yc1xw1g Ай бұрын

Thanks Daniella. This is very informative. I learned a lot❣️🧵🪡

@user-tl4io9di1v 3 күн бұрын

The Perle is excellent for slow stitching, and perfect for Kawandi in my work. 😉

@DanielaMellen 2 күн бұрын

Love that!

@sherryfaires7931 Ай бұрын

This was a very helpful video! Thank you!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Danielle-zq7kb 20 күн бұрын

Very helpful and clear; also nicely organized Thank-you!

@DanielaMellen 20 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@godslittlestidiot2984 6 күн бұрын

I NEVER would have known how to get the floss off that way 😮 I get lucky sometimes is all I can say but I'll use your technique now!

@DanielaMellen 6 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@debbiefrick4380 3 күн бұрын

I loved your little fabric sample and who knew you could cut skeins like that! Here's something interesting that I have discovered about variegated thread. Wonderfil brand pearle cotton changes color about every 4 inches. Floss and other brands of pearle may change color only every 8 to 12 inches. I haven't tried them all but that might be a good topic for you to research and video. I choose variegated thread based on the effect I want to achieve.

@DanielaMellen 2 күн бұрын

That's very helpful information. The length of the variegation affects how it looks in projects. I tend to use variegated thread for larger quantity of stitches to get it's full effect, so hearing about the brands that have more variegation per yard is truly helpful. I'll look into that for a video idea. Thank you!

@carolhellmers465 Ай бұрын

Thanks Daniela - I learnt new stuff, very helpful. So good to see you looking gorgeous!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@diane2941 Ай бұрын

Very helpful to me. I just bought some perle cotton but didn't realize it had different sizes. Great tips for handling skeins too! Thanks. You look great!

@alisoncolsh2342 16 күн бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you x

@DanielaMellen 15 күн бұрын

Thanks, Glad it was helpful.

@SandraPujari-Harrian Ай бұрын

Good to hear from you again. You are rocking your hair style. When I had chemo I wore hats a lot. You’re looking great. ❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I wear my share of hats, too!

@lisawoodin7321 16 күн бұрын

Thank you this was very informative! I also love the tips and hints on finding the thread ends and keeping the skeins from getting knotted. I have spent many hours untangling various skeins of thread and yarn 🧶 nice to know how to avoid that.

@DanielaMellen 15 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful. 😊

@fransleppy4014 Ай бұрын

So happy to have you back. Thanks for all you do. Missed you hope you are feeling good❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@rkdavis70 Ай бұрын

Very interesting! I may have to switch over in some of my projects. I love the idea of cutting to the 19" to keep it neat and together. Your videos are always informative. I love learning new things from you!!! Thank you for posting :)

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-me3wt1rw9f Ай бұрын

Hello Daniela, you are so pretty with long hair or short or none you needn't have worried about that effect of treatment. So good to see you and hope you are feeling as good as you look! Thank you for this very helpful video... I've been embroidering for most of my 63 years but hadn't a notion of what perle was or what to do with it! Your methods of handling threads will save my patience and keep my outbursts a little more ladylike too. Love and prayers, Vera in Northern Ireland ❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Oh, Vera, you are so supportive and kind. Thank you for taking the time to comment. ❤️ And from my experience, keeping outbursts ladylike is a challenge unto itself! 😊

@susanrascone2098 Ай бұрын

I prefer Perle cotton over floss for embroidery. You look good Daniella.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

@ruth5562 Ай бұрын

When I was learning to embroider in the late 40's I was given perle cotton in skeins so that my little hands wouldn't have to deal with six strands. Over the years it was discontinued in skeins. I believe it was sold in skeins at JoAnn Fabrics in the 90's. Your kind information is surely useful to those much younger than me!

@ruth5562 Ай бұрын

Sorry - I hadn't watched your whole video because of my poor hearing - but then I remembered Closed Captioning!!!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment.

@xerylemountain7154 Ай бұрын

very helpful! thanks a bunch!

@JoanneBerndsen Ай бұрын

Hi Daniela, Thank you ! Thanks for explaining and showing how to cut the skeins . When I first started stitching, I would find these all ready cut skeins at the thrift shop. Now I know how useful this is ! Pearl cotton is so pretty :)

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@stitchloungestgo 22 күн бұрын

The one with the barcode. Oh man, thank you!

@DanielaMellen 21 күн бұрын

You're welcome.

@annrubino6252 Ай бұрын

Thank you Daniela. This is such a help - I never knew how to unwind these skeins and haven't found a source for perle cotton.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-lo7rk3ub6b 13 күн бұрын

Just found your video and I signed up right away. Precise,direct,easy to understand, excellent! Thank you. PS, I live in Guatemala and all I seem to find is perle cotton in ball form ,with occasional cotton floss colors. Best part is ea ball costs about 40 to 45 CENTS ea, variegated being a bit more.Every color in the rainbow and in my pueblo alone, 6 stores. Maggie

@DanielaMellen 13 күн бұрын

Welcome! That's great news about the perle being easy to find and cost effective! ❤️ Thanks for subscribing.

@SharonRStudio Ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining. I have always wondered about the difference. The sampler was a great idea.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@missib8013 Ай бұрын

Great tips!! Thanks 😊

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you1

@Ladysensei Ай бұрын

Excellent video thank you

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@caroleowens3809 Ай бұрын

How strange, I just bought my first 2 balls of Pearl Cotton! Your timing was perfect!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Perfect!

@user-iu8sn6mw1z Ай бұрын

I loved the tip about the 19 inch threads! I have stayed away from them because the few times I used them, they would knot up on me after the first use.

@sandybruce9092 Ай бұрын

To keep your thread from twisting, just drop your needle every few stitches and let it untwist! Never had a problem when doing this!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Good tip!

@cindyburst Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this info!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@judymarkel8029 Ай бұрын

Great video. I have a lot of floss because that's what our store carried up untill a few years ago. It is nice to have a variety to choose from now

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Oh wow! It's great to have a full stash!

@gisellegonzalez4677 Ай бұрын

I never thought about using perle cotton, my mom used to make lace with perle cotton. Great info thank you🙏🏽

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I think the lace made from perle must be so delicate! What a treat to have some of her pieces.

@gisellegonzalez4677 Ай бұрын

@@DanielaMellen I have many pieces lol including a bedspread, Love my Momma 🥰

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

That is so sweet! What a treasure.

@nooksandcrannies9871 Ай бұрын

Thank you! This was wonderful information. Love the sample.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@janehall2720 Ай бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@itsbodrulbd Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for all the tips

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

You are welcome. 😊

@katethompson2818 Ай бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@VElaineA Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Daniela! Great informative video.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MarciEllsworth 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video! I never knew all of this information. I may make a little sampler also. Great idea ❤❤❤🎉

@DanielaMellen 17 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@WarisitaBoricua 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!😉

@DanielaMellen 20 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@marymortimer5037 17 сағат бұрын

A very informative video and beautifully presented. I have collected bits and pieces for years, Perle cotton amongst them. I have only used it to knit a lacy doll's dress. Now I know what to do with it embroidery wise (once I've found it). Thank you.

@elainelott9644 Ай бұрын

This was a wonderful and educational video !!! I learned so much that I didn’t know !!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !!!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@stitchitPAM Ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. Very informative and helpful.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@joycesmith1270 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the great information.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@sandybruce9092 Ай бұрын

I switched to #12 perle cotton quilt a few years ago instead of using 2 strands of regular embroidery floss - I love redwork style hand embroidery!!! It’s nit easy to find locally so I try to keep a,good supply before I need to go online. Stores that do carry perle cotton have a very small selection of #12.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Redwork sounds beautiful! It can be difficult to find the perle cotton.

@m.c.3541 Ай бұрын

Wow, just found your channel. I love how you explained this. Subscribed! thanks.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you and welcome!

@annemousseau8757 24 күн бұрын

ty for video

@DanielaMellen 23 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sandybruce9092 Ай бұрын

I’ve used regular embroidery,floss,for almost 60 years and have never had any bleed! I embroidered many pillowcases for me and they all were washed many times - no bleeding! No matter the color.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks for that information. It's so helpful to hear from someone with a lifetime of experiece with floss. I appreciate your tip.

@jezanne Ай бұрын

My personnal experience with bleeding: the big brands DMC and Anchor, used them for years never had a problem. I inherited the stash of a friend mother, she had other brands I didn’t know from China and I experienced bleeding just with some raindrops. I think it is worth the price to maybe pay a little more for well known brands.

@sandybruce9092 Ай бұрын

@@jezanne Definitely stick with a name brand! When I started my hand embroidery voyage back in 1965 I was in college and went to the local 5 and dime and bought a set of pre- printed pillow cases and some floss - the brand was Star - haven’t seen it in years. But,over the many, many washing’s since that time this embroidery floss has never bled. I’ve seen floss for sale online without naming a company and I would never purchase it not knowing the origin.

@priscillabade614 21 күн бұрын

The older floss was made with dyes that, for some colors, caused water pollution even though they are colorfast. Some of the dyes that replaced them will bleed, even with name brands. Test a strand for colorfastness before using it by washing it in the soap you plan to use on your project and laying it on white cloth or paper towels.

@paulinelarson465 28 күн бұрын

I put the skeins and labels in a snack size ziplock baggie. They stay together, untangled and clean.

@DanielaMellen 27 күн бұрын

Great tip! Thank you!

@Carol_Sews 18 күн бұрын

That’s what I do too. I store them in rainbow color order in a shirt gift box.

@lidiawest8615 Ай бұрын

Incredibly helpful & informative. Really enjoyed your presentation style. Many thanks! ❤❤❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Quilting_jules Ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@doreensherk287 Ай бұрын

❤ that is a great explanation of the threads, thank you for the great tips on using it…… ❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@LisaLisa-zl9vu Ай бұрын

Useful information !!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@ValitasCreativeDesigns Ай бұрын

Loads of Great information thank you 🤗 take care

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@villagesteader3552 Ай бұрын

I use peeled cotton for hand tying quilts. It’s my favorite for that purpose!❤👍 Darn you auto correct!!!!! Perle cotton!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Great tip!

@tcldevi Ай бұрын

😅 I was wondering what peeled cotton was!

@villagesteader3552 Ай бұрын

@@tcldevi right?!🤪

@tonimiller4340 Ай бұрын

😂 Autocorrect drives me crazy, too!

@zahrabjinu Ай бұрын

I use Anchor every type of Anchor thread is colorfadt. I have been embroidering my clothes for over 25 years and hand embroidery just lasts forever even after machine wash. That said I use Anchor perle cotton for hand sewing embroidery and machine too. I love how versatile it is

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience with Anchor thread and perle cotton. It's helpful to hear.

@kayherstedt6618 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the helpful tips! I've embroidered for years but only tried perle cotton the last few years. I especially enjoy using it in slow stitching. ❤

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks. 😊

@cnmjmm416 Ай бұрын

Hi Daniela. I’m happy to see you looking so well. Thank you for sharing this info. I’ve not yet been able to find Perle thread in any local stores. I’ll have to order some online

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

It can be hard to find - especially a selection of all the sizes.

@dianareddell1496 Ай бұрын

Y’all might check Merriam-Webster. They show both skane and skean pronounciations.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@nl2766 Ай бұрын

Some people also pronounce it skeen

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thanks for posting.

@Catra7 Ай бұрын

Good explanation. I'm about to start a crochet project of bookmarks with no.5 perle cotton and knowing ways to unwind the skein is useful. Thanks!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-lw9pp2ml1x Ай бұрын

Hope you are feeling well. D:) I love your videos. Hopefully you will post video regularly. Thank you Daniela. Alws Pray for you Darling

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 I'm feeling great and plan to post weekly. ❤️

@carinen8119 17 күн бұрын

nice

@DanielaMellen 17 күн бұрын

Thanks

@lynnbean7200 22 күн бұрын

I mostly use perle thread as it gives much better stitch definition. I only use floss when I don't want that eg for satin stitch. I ALWAYS rewind the skeins into balls as you do with wool yarn. Not sure why you didn't mention that option.

@DanielaMellen 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing the tip of winding the unused perle into a ball. I haven't used that option or even thought of it. Appreciate the comment.

@junemoores1146 Күн бұрын

I'm going to try Perle on smocking. It drives me nuts to 'iron' the floss so it stops it's memory of twisting.

@DanielaMellen Күн бұрын

Let me know how it goes. I'd be very interested in hearing your opinion of perle's use in smocking.

@junemoores1146 Күн бұрын

@@DanielaMellen I will!

@ICanCraftThat1 22 күн бұрын

It would have been nice to see finished examples

@DanielaMellen 22 күн бұрын

I included a sampler in the video that shows the various weights of perle vs the embroidery floss strands.

@maryking5425 Ай бұрын

The pearl cotton can also be woven on an inkle loom

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

That's a great tip and use for the pearl cotton. Thanks!

@linaleblanc8288 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤😊

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Hope you are well.

@suzannakoizumi8605 Ай бұрын

Bane, cane, Dane, feign, Jane, skein. Got it?

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Wow. I've always heard it as "skeen" but checked the dictionary and it's actually pronounced as you stated, "skane". Thanks for sharing that info.

@reginabrown5059 Ай бұрын

Very helpful !

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@stonytina5177 20 күн бұрын

As a crocheter, seeing you scissor that skein into short pieces made me grind my teeth and twitch my left eye. XD

@DanielaMellen 20 күн бұрын

I understand that! I thought both methods for using and storing perle would be helpful, depending on the way the perle is used.

@Pouquiloury 14 күн бұрын

Me too !!

@lilolmecj Ай бұрын

Perle cotton is so pretty. I bought several skeins so many years ago, and it is still in some container because I really don’t know what to do with it!

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

Hope this video gives you some ideas.

@lilolmecj Ай бұрын

@@DanielaMellen well, for one I’ll stop separating it! lol. I have used it a bit here and there, honestly my hand sewing and embroidery is not well developed. However at one point they were making it for sergers/overlockers, and it was really pretty as a decorative edge. I don’t know if they still produce it or not. I should look. I kind of go in spurts of creativity in one area, and then on to another, or just back to my basic machine sewing.

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

What a beautiful way to make a decorative edge! I didn't know that, but it's so clever. I have found, with the more creatives I meet, that "spurts of creativity" are very common and make us all happy. ❤️

@pamelavance648 21 күн бұрын

AI at again lol Earlier watching embroidery videos and thinking what's the difference between perle and floss and here's this video popping up 😊😊😊😮😊

@DanielaMellen 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Mickey-jn8hz Ай бұрын

Can you use it on a sewing machine?

@DanielaMellen Ай бұрын

That's a good question, but I don't know the answer. I have never used it in a sewing machine. Maybe others can voice their experience on this question?

@epicnamepwns1242 Ай бұрын

Perle is thicker and much more textured than standard sewing thread. Perhaps some sophisticated embroidery machines can be adjusted to use it but it's not what the average sewing machine is built for. Couching over perle might have interesting scope for experimentation.