1137 — Rose Quartz
Reds family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1137? It's Rose Quartz, a medium-light red shade (#B0848A / RGB 176, 132, 138). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1137
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1137
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1137
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1137 (Rose Quartz) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1137
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1137, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1137 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1137
Known as Rose Quartz, Weeks Dye Works 1137 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits ladybug designs, barn scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1137 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1137 is Rose Quartz — a medium-light red thread (hex #B0848A, RGB 176, 132, 138). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1137?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1137 (Rose Quartz) is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 66%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 64%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1137?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1137 are 4137 Santa Claus (obsolet (ΔE 5.47), 1136 Carnation (obsolete) (ΔE 6.03), and 2280 Emma's Pink (ΔE 6.87). These are useful substitutes when 1137 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1137 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1137 (Rose Quartz) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1137.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1137 (Rose Quartz) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1137 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.