DMC 284Z

Bernadette Houghton

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Jan 7, 2003, 7:32:20 PM1/7/03

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I can't find this and it doesn't seem to be listed on DMC's website. Can
anyone tell me if this is the same as DMC's metallic floss 5282????

Thanks

Bernie

Simone

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Jan 7, 2003, 7:58:29 PM1/7/03

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It's actually DMC's 5284 metallic floss, 284Z is on a spool and not always
easy to find.

HTH,
Simone

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Siptah

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Jan 7, 2003, 8:08:00 PM1/7/03

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but they can be used interchangeably on patterns....or you may want to check
out Petite Braid.

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Dianne Lewandowski

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Jan 8, 2003, 8:40:41 AM1/8/03

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Just to set the record straight: DMC's metallic floss is NOT the same
as the Z threads. DMC just keeps messin' with my embroidery in the U.S.
by discontinuing very high-quality products. :-(
Dianne

Simone

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Jan 8, 2003, 9:30:43 AM1/8/03

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Very true Dianne, the quality is far from the same, I bought a couple of
spools a few months ago, and haven't found any since. It's easier to find
the 5284 but the quality is inferior.

Simone

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Toad of Toad Hall

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Jan 8, 2003, 11:36:31 AM1/8/03

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In article <3E1C2A59...@heritageshoppe.com>,
dia...@heritageshoppe.com says...

> Just to set the record straight: DMC's metallic floss is NOT the same
> as the Z threads. DMC just keeps messin' with my embroidery in the U.S.
> by discontinuing very high-quality products. :-(
> Dianne

Maybe I'm wrong here, but I understood the Z threads tarnished over
time? I have several spools, and have been reluctant to use 'em.

Toad

Joan Erickson

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Jan 8, 2003, 12:16:09 PM1/8/03

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Simone wrote:
>
> It's actually DMC's 5284 metallic floss, 284Z is on a spool and not always
> easy to find.

DMC has 2 different shades of gold--one is 5282 and the 5284.
HTH!
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Dianne Lewandowski

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Jan 8, 2003, 2:21:50 PM1/8/03

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I have used the "Z" threads, both silver and gold, in crochet and
embroidery. In the crochet pieces I did (key fobs), they got daily
handling and lots of it, as well as numerous washing. Yes, they did
tarnish. A better word was "wear out faster than the cottons".

On the pieces I did (ornaments) that got no handling, I had no problem,
including the gold star (crochet) that I did about 12 years ago. Last
year I noticed it had darkened and was not as shiny.

Since I've never used any other metallic thread other than Guterman's -
which is a fine sewing thread - I cannot speak for what others will do.
I didn't use the metallics on anything that was going to be around for a
long time.

At the same time, I have worked experimentally with the new metallic
flosses and just despise them - both for their color "zing", their bulk,
and their ease of handling. Others may have a different opinion.

Have used Kreinik only on a limited basis.

Dianne

Caryn

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Jan 8, 2003, 11:03:02 AM1/8/03

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Personally, I don't care for either of the DMC metallics. Even with Thread
Heaven they are a royal pain to work with.

I will go with Kreinick over DMC anyday. I haven't tried the Petite Treasure
braids, but have heard they are wonderful....maybe next trip to LNS....

Caryn

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EGNeedler

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Jan 8, 2003, 11:05:01 AM1/8/03

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My local ACMoore store had quite a few spools of 284Z last Saturday when I
visited. If anyone is interested, email me and I will be glad to purchase some
for you.

Eleanor the Elder

Mavia Beaulieu

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Jan 13, 2003, 2:57:24 PM1/13/03

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..the older posts that didn't appear earlier! I just got this one and
several other that were as old as Jan. 8th!

happy stitchin'
Mavia

Karen C - California

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Jan 13, 2003, 4:40:24 PM1/13/03

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HALLELUJAH!!!!

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so prepare to be inundated now that the floodgates have opened.
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