Classic Colorworks discontinued their range of Perle 5 threads some time ago, to focus and ensure supply of their stranded cotton range. This obviously has affected some of the "called for" threads in the Shepherd's Bush Christmas Stockings.
As a result Tina from Shepherds Bush has supplied us with a conversion list of the colours in the Weeks Dye Works perle 5 range that most suit their designs. She has compared and worked with WeDW to find great substitutes. Most of the colours convert nicely. Where only small amount are required, Tin has recommended a DMC perle 5 thread. We have added a few that we have found work well also.
PLease call us or email if you have any queries.
The conversion is as follows:
Classic Colorworks to Weeks Dye Works Conversion:
Avocado -1201 Putty
Bamboo - 1091 Whitewash
Bean Sprout - 2201 Moss
Bing Cherry -3860 Crimson
Black Coffee - 1298 Gunmetal
Blacksmith Blue - DMC 930 (or we suggest 2170a Blue Suede)
Finley Gold - DMC 676
Gingersnap - 111 Fawn or DMC 738 (or we suggest 1112 Banana Pudding)
Manor Red - 3860 Crimson
Mossy - 2197 Oscar
Nutmeggie - 1332 Red Pear
Plymouth Rock- DMC 414
Poblano Pepper - 2196 Scuppernong
Purple Astor - 1313 Purple Haze
Red Currant - 1331 Brick or 1333 Lancaster Red
Smoke - 3550 Williamsburg Blue
Razzleberry - 3860 Crimson
2nd hand Rose - 2279 Sweetheart Rose
Weeping Willow - 2196 Scuppernong
Wild Berries - 1333 Lancaster Red
Wisconsin Woods - 1313 Purple Haze (for Jeffrey use 1288 River Rock)
Ye Old Gold - 2219 Whiskey