Anchor embroidery threads have been been manufactured by Coats for over 195 years, since the Clark brothers first opened a thread making factory in Paisley, Scotland in the early 19th century.Made from top quality long staple cotton, Anchor cotton embroidery threads are manufactured to the highest level of technical expertise, offering fast dyed, top quality […]

Return to Cross Stitch Information Centre Convert old Anchor tapestry wool shades to the new shade numbers with this conversion chart. Please use this Anchor conversion chart as a guide only, as some of the discontinued shades of Anchor tapestry wool have no exact equivalent in the new range. The nearest equivalent for these shades […]

Return to Cross Stitch Information Centre Stranded cotton (or floss) is the thread used for the vast majority of cross stitch. The most commonly featured brands on cross stitch charts are DMC and Anchor. These are supplied in 8 metre skeins and are made from 100% cotton, which has been mercerized to make it soft […]

Cross Stitch Shop | Anchor Threads and Tapestry Wools |  Following Charts Return to Cross Stitch Information Centre Make it easier to read the chart by highlighting the area you are currently working. This can help a lot, especially on a large chart. There are a number of methods stitchers use do this, including the following:You can use […]