Expert: Henry Babcock - 2/7/2009

Question
I am working on an needlepoint kit I've had for several years.  It is by Bucilla and uses three-ply yarn.  I am not sure if the yarn is wool. It appears that a wrong color has been included in the kit; this wrong color goes in a cluster of grapes.  The color number is 642; it is supposed to be purple but looks royal blue instead and does not blend with the other purples that are numbered 659, 911, 891, 613.  I'm looking for the brand that carries the colors by these numbers.  Can you help me?

Answer
Hi Vicki,

If it's a Bucilla kit, you should contact them for replacement of mis-colored threads.  Bucilla is now owned by Plaid; their website has contact info at the very bottom of the front page:

http://www.plaidonline.com/home.asp

They should be able assist you.

Hope this helps,

Henry Babcock
AllExperts Needlepoint Expert