DMC 90 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

Anchor 1217 is a close match for DMC 90 Variegated Pale Orchid — but "close" for variegated threads means something different than it does for solid colors. Anchor's variegated pale orchid equivalent shares the same general purple-lavender color family, but the dye sequence, repeat length, and transition character will differ from DMC 90's. The visual effect in a finished piece will be recognizably similar in color territory but not identical in pattern. For stitchers who primarily use Anchor and want a variegated orchid-lavender thread, Anchor 1217 is a reasonable choice — just work a test swatch before committing to confirm the variegation pattern suits your design.