DMC 988 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

Sullivans 45309 is close for DMC 988. For everyday botanical and holiday foliage stitching, Sullivans provides an adequate substitute in this color range. As one of the most consumed green threads in the hobby, 988 is worth keeping reliably stocked — when it isn't available, any of the exact-rated brand equivalents (Anchor 243, Madeira 1409) are more dependable than a close-rated substitute for large fill areas where the dominant primary color's character determines most of what the viewer sees. The natural, slightly olive quality that gives 988 its broad botanical versatility should be evaluated in the actual Sullivans skein before committing to large botanical leaf fills — a version tipping more clearly toward yellow-green or toward a more saturated purely bright green would shift the character from naturalistic to more decorative. For everyday holiday foliage and casual botanical work where approximate medium forest green meets the design's needs, Sullivans 45309 reads adequately in most finished applications at viewing distance. Purchasing all needed skeins from the same dye lot for large primary leaf fill areas ensures color consistency throughout. Anchor 243 (exact) is the preferable choice for large-coverage precision botanical work; Sullivans is appropriate for everyday foliage applications.