glockanator Report post Posted February 1, 2014 OFFICER DOWN! Last night we (Utah) had two deputies gunned down. One has passed away the other is in critical condition. As I was watching the news I thought I should make a holster (black with blue stitching) and send it to the department to be auctioned off and all proceeds go to the families. My problem is I can not find the right color blue thread! I have some dark blue but gets lost in the black. Can anyone help me with this project? Any leads on waxed nylon thread would be awesome. Thanks and God bless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Check this site http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TTE&Category_Code=waxed-thread-size-277 there are a couple shades of blue not sure how accurate the screen color is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 That's a very cool idea glockanator. It sucks losing an officer and this would be a nice gesture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Maine thread. I've used the 3 ply, it was a bit smaller than 7 cord Barbours linen, next time I'd get 4 ply. Edited February 2, 2014 by J Hayes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted February 2, 2014 I have some white thread that is not waxed. I might just give it a quick RIT dye job that way i can get the perfect color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamli Report post Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) I actually just made one of these holsters. I used the Eco Flo Cova Color paint Royal Blue. I've attached a photo so you can see how you like it. just noticed you were looking for thread not paints. sorry bout that Edited February 8, 2014 by gamli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Gamil that is a good looking holster thanks for sharing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Thread exchange got some "royal blue" that might be what you want (?) Comes in 207 all the way up to #554 (tow rope). http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TTE&Category_Code=waxed-thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamli Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Glockanator - thanks, would love to see yours when it's finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
