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J&P Coats Pastelles & Caron Waterlilies
Conversion Chart

This conversion chart should be used only as a guide. It is difficult to give exact alternatives between brands since colors and fiber types vary, and color comparison are subject to personal preference. Conversions Waterlilies colors (abbreviated WL) are given in J.& P. Coats Pastelles colors. J.& P. Coates Pastelles features variegated shades made of quality mercerized 100% pima Cotton on a prewound card. Different uses for J. & P. Coats Pastelles include: cross-stitch, counted thread, needlepoint and other types of embroidery.

WL# Waterlilies Name Pastelles#
006 Amethyst 558
010 Fiesta 538
011 Pebbles 531
017 Blue Lavender 582
018 Peacock 581
021 Peach Melba 575
029 Seafoam 557
040 Williamsburg 510
041 Blueberry 584
044 Ice 516
045 Flame 525
046 Rosebush 572
068 Mediterranean 580
077 Royal Jewels 583
083 Pine Forest 568
087 Cameo 573
088 Mountain Meadow 536
094 Lemon Meringue 523
101 Cherry 574
104 Café au Lait 548
107 Spruce 566
108 Antique Rose 577
109 Java 542
110 Hyacinth 554
112 Fir 563
113 Teak 576
119 Harbor Mist 547
124 Sunglow 526
128 Sea Moss 540
134 Dawn 513

Waterlilies is a trademark of Caron Collection, Inc
J.& P. Coats Pastelles is a trademark of Coats & Clark, Inc

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