Originally Posted by Ducky
Lesley, I was wondering, while using DMC floss, if a strand of blending filament would add a bit of sheen to it.
I expect it would Ducky - or perhaps you could substitute Rayon instead? I know that mine don't have a shine or twinkle to them, but the colour seems to do the trick for me.
I tried paler yellows, but settled on quite strong gold colour (742) Another one that is very similar is 972 (both DMC, for Anchor equivalent, you would have to find a comparison chart). I am happy with my blocks this way, and I haven't had any problems with thread shredding, or difficulties with threading the needle, plus I know that it has lasting qualities.