DMC 91 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

Anchor 87 is a close match for DMC 91 Variegated Orchid — and as with all variegated thread equivalents, "close" refers to the color family territory covered rather than the specific dye sequence. Anchor's variegated orchid thread moves through a comparable purple-lavender-pink range, but the pattern that emerges in stitched work will look different from DMC 91 because the dye intervals and transitions are Anchor's own. For stitchers who primarily use Anchor and want a purple variegated thread, Anchor 87 is the most commonly recommended option — work a test swatch to confirm the color distribution suits your design before committing.