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Cross-Stitch Thread Conversion Guide

Find the closest equivalent thread colors across DMC, Anchor, Madeira, Cosmo, and Sullivans. Visual swatches, match quality ratings, and tips for every color.

552 DMC colors 8 brands 8,800+ conversion pages
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How Thread Conversion Works

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Find Your Color

Search by DMC number, color name, or browse by color family. Each color has its own dedicated page.

2

See Equivalents

We show the closest match in Anchor, Madeira, Cosmo, and Sullivans — with match quality ratings so you know how close the colors are.

3

Stitch with Confidence

Read substitution tips specific to each color. Conversions are approximate, so we recommend testing a small sample first.

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