by blueeyedblonde 03 Feb 2019

Hi! I would like to know if anyone who uses or has used the metro emb thread, I'm looking to replace a specific color that I am going to need more of. It's called "Carolina Blue" #1815.

This was one of the basic colors but now they have totally differently named colors and #'s and now they call their regular thread metro pro.

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by blueeyedblonde 02 Mar 2019

Just to let you know, I got one from jerrib.
Thanks jerri

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jerrib by jerrib 02 Mar 2019

Your welcome, glad I was able to help you.
Hugs

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by lildoll2 03 Feb 2019

just read the post, someone has the spool you need ,i also have a spool, if more is needed pm me i can send it also , i don't have any use for it , let me know , doris

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 04 Feb 2019

Thank you.

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by jerrib 03 Feb 2019

I have a new spool I can send to you.
Jerri

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 04 Feb 2019

Thank you.

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by pennyhal2 03 Feb 2019

Yes, this is a problem with the thread industry. I can't help you, but I find that when they do this, there simply isn't a perfect match. Getting color cards with thread samples, like mentioned below, is the best way to find a "close enough" match if you can't find a coversion chart.

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 03 Feb 2019

Thanks.

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by dragonflyer edited 03 Feb 2019

Well, I had the same problem when they switched to the new Pro line...I called them and they told me to compare the thread charts to find colors that would be the same or close...I told them I did not have the new Pro thread chart and they sent me one...Looking at both the original and Pro charts, there is not an exact match. The closest blue to the original 1815 would be the Pro 7532...but it is a bit darker blue, but the same hue/tone as the 1815. That's the best I can do for your match. It is what I would order if I wanted to get close! I would strongly recommend ordering the thread chart which has actual strands of each thread if you are going to order more thread from them.

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 03 Feb 2019

Thanks for that info Kim.

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by 02kar Moderator 03 Feb 2019

Try asking the company if they have a guide converting the old colors and numbers to the new colors and numbers. Hopefully, they will be able to help. This has to be so frustrating!

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 03 Feb 2019

Thanks. Yes, especially when it is for something specifics!

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by jerrib 03 Feb 2019

Do you have a picture of what the blue looks like and where do you live. I have some Metro Threads but not sure if I have your colour

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 03 Feb 2019

If you look in projects you will see the banner I did. I used that color as it exactly matched the fringe.

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by pcteddyb 03 Feb 2019

I am afraid I don't have any 1815 left either. Try contacting Metro to see if on of their new "pro" colors is really the same as 1815.

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 03 Feb 2019

I just thought of that a few minutes ago and thanks I will try that.

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