The threads I used and recommend for my patterns in 'Alphabet Inspirations...' are Piper's Silks 80/3 (spun silk) and 90/3 (gloss silk). I use threads from both these ranges to increase colour choice. There is a slight difference in their thickness, but not so much that it affects the end result significantly. It should be possible to use Gutermann S303 instead, but it may be necessary to reduce the pricking slightly or add an extra pair if all Gutermann threads are to be substituted, since Gutermann S303 is slightly finer, appears to be more tightly spun and doesn't fill the gaps so effectively. (Note! I have not worked any of the patterns in this book using Gut.S303 simply because there were not enough colours in the range to suit my preference!) The threads I used for most of the pieces in 'Special Effects...' were Gutermann S303 (spun silk). Now that Gutermann no longer have many of the colours available, I suggest using Piper's Silks instead or mixed to suit. Although Piper's Silks are a mite thicker, they should compress sufficiently to obtain an excellent result. I have seen most of the patterns from 'Special Effects' worked in Piper's Silks 80/3 and 90/3 without any adjustment to the pricking size or threads used. The denier equivalent for Piper's Silks: 80/3 = 330 den. 90/3 = 270 den. All relevant thread information will be found at the beginning of both books. I have tried a selection of other threads in other fibres but although the patterns 'worked', I cannot actually recommend using anything other than silk. Sandi.
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