One of our commonly asked questions is “Where is the thread colour chart?”, when we digitize our designs the designers have a rough idea of what colours they would like but we don’t decide on fabrics or threads until we are actually stitching out our samples. As a result the samples we stitch won’t necessarily match up with the digitized colours:
Also in our designs the number of thread changes doesn’t necessarily reflect how many times you need to change threads, but instead how many “steps” there will be to complete the panel. Each step is intended to line up with the instructions we provide (the PDF/DOCX files in each download) so that you can see what each step will stitch out and you can plan your thread changes accordingly.
For example, if you are stitching a placement line you most likely won’t need to change threads (as it will be hidden underneath the appliqué) whereas a satin stitch you will likely want to select a colour that will stand out or match the appliqué .
Below shows an example placement and stitch down line for a piece of appliqué and how it is not visible after the block is finished:
Our digitizers also use digitized thread colours as a way of indicating what type of step is being stitched. The exact colours will be different depending on the file format you use, but in the PES files for example appliqué placement lines will generally be red and the stitch down will be blue:
This doesn’t mean you need to use blue thread or red thread; it is just to distinguish which step you are on because both will be the exact same shape. The colours are to differentiate them and ensure that your machine stops between the steps.
We ultimately aim to encourage everyone’s creativity and enable every project to be personalized by using materials from your own stash! 😊
6 comments
Erin
While we don’t provide colour charts for all designs, you can see all of the designs that do have thread charts here: https://swpea.com/collections/latest-releases?filter.p.m.custom.digital_has_colour_chart=1&page=1
We have over 50 designs that come with thread charts, with more added all the time.
Gwen C Berger
Sometimes I buy a design BECAUSE of the COLORS used in the samples! Not getting a Color Chart or even suggestions of Colors used is very frustrating because I can NOT come close to the colors I fell in love with on the design. So the design sits in my computer and NOT embroidered on a shirt or other item.
Lora Scheffen
Can you help me out with the color of threads that were used in the sew along Welcome Wall Hanging? I am unable to find any help. I cannot do this project without it. I have had an eye injury and now I have color blindness. I just bought this project and now regret it. I have been told that you do not give color charts with your patterns. If I am unable to get some help with this, I will only be able to order from companies that provide a color list.
Alan Broughton
A colour chart for all your threads would be very useful especially when trying to use your threads on different designs using other makes of thread
Toni Noordermeer
Hi Sweet Pea
Can you please tell me if there is a colour chart for all of your threads? This would be very helpful when trying to choose colours. I love all your designs and have so much fun making them.
Thank you kindly
Toni
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