I am really getting into hand applique and I have almost every color of DMC 6 strand embroidery floss that works great on cotton fabric but I tried it on wool and it doesn't show up very well, plus if I use more than one strand at a time I am having trouble keeping the strands the same length. My LQS says that it shows much better if you use the DMC #8 pearl cotton (or sometimes the #12) that comes in a ball but they want anywhere from $2.75 up to $5.25 depending on the brand and if it is variegated or not. So when I was in there today I bought one color to try and they are right it is so much better.
My question is: since I need so many colors I was wondering if anyone can tell me where I might get them a little cheaper.
Thanks in advance for you thoughts