On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:53:39 +0000, Brenda wrote: >Does it say Coats Sylko? listed from Ed1 3Z-28 w/cm >or Dewhurst Sylko? listed from Ed3 3Z-28 w/cm > >I'm no expert in the various company take-overs and brand label >changes, but I'm fairly sure that all the Sylkos are essentially the >same - except for the size. Tootal Sylko and Amann Sylko are more >recent brands. >My guess is that your recently acquired Sylko will be very similar to >the Coats and Dewhurst brands. Mine says Tootal Sylko. How do those Sylko sizes compare to say Tanne 30, which looks similar?
>I've just been looking at the Coats website, and from what I can make >out, they now manufacture Sylko cotton thread in one size only, ticket >No 50 (50/3) and that is 100% mercerised Egyptian cotton, aimed at the >domestic dress making/home sewing market. The reel I have says Made in >EC, presumably the European Community. >http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/Products/Sewing/threads/Sylko+Cotton.htm I have had some of that thread, but the one I have now is older (reels in yards not meters) and definitely a 40, not a 50. It is the same style of reel though. -- Money can't buy everything. That's what credit cards are for. Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace & stitching page <http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm> - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
