Start with the project colors
Use the DMC colors required for one pattern or kit.
Answer one project question before another supply run.
How it works
From pattern colors to a buy-only-the-gaps list.
Compare with the stash
Check what is already in your bobbin box, drawer, or WIP bag.
Shop only the gaps
Get exact matches, possible substitutes, missing colors, and a clean list.
The bobbin-box gamble
Buying duplicates is easier than checking every color by hand.
- Big patterns make it easy to miss one color until you are already stitching.
- Stash lists drift when thread moves between projects.
- Buying duplicates feels safer than checking every bobbin manually.
- Inventory apps are too much when the real question is one project.
Will it match my stash?
Questions stitchers ask before another supply run.
What will I know before buying thread?
You will see exact DMC matches you already have, possible substitutes to review, missing colors, and a clean shopping list.
Do I need a perfect stash inventory?
No. The first use case is one project at a time. Start with what you know is in your box, and unclear colors can stay marked as unknown.
How are substitutes handled?
Substitutes should be clearly separated from exact matches so you can decide whether the swap is acceptable for that pattern.
When is this most useful?
Before starting a medium or large pattern, or any time you are about to buy duplicate floss because checking the stash feels too annoying.
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