Kreinik Metallic Thread Selection Guide |
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Metallic Threading Techniques |
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Blending Filament, Japan Thread #1 & Cord:
Cut the required length of thread and fold about 5cm (2 inches) from one end. Insert the loop through the eye of the needle and pull the loop over the point of the needle. Tighten the loop at the end of the eye to secure the thread to the needle.
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All Sizes of Kreinik Metallic Threads:
Cut a small strip of paper and fold in half. Place the fold through the eye of the needle and open the two ends to insert the thread in between. Gently pull the paper through so the thread is brought with it. |
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Hints |
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Blending Filament |
1 ply |
Use by itself or combined with other yarns to create a random highlighting effect in all hand embroidery on all fabrics/canvases, Machine Embroidery and for Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Cord |
1 ply gimp |
Thin thread for backstitching and couching by hand or machine, and for Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Japan #1, #5, #7 |
1 ply gimp |
Use #1 for backstitching or in a bobbin or needle of a sewing
machine; Couch #5 & #7 on fabric with Japan #1 |
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3 ply twist |
For outlining and specialty stitches; also can be couched. Use in a bobbin for Machine Embroidery. |
Kreinik Braids |
Use a single strand for more texture and highlights in hand, machine embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. Choose from these sizes to
correspond to different fabric or counts. |
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Cross Stitch (16-18 ct), Needlepoint (for light details on 18-30 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Cross Stitch (11-14 ct), Needlepoint (for fine details on 18-30 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Cross Stitch (11 ct), Needlepoint (18-30 ct), Crochet, Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Cross Stitch (10 & 11 ct), Needlepoint (14-18 ct), Plastic Canvas (14 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Cross Stitch (8 ct), Needlepoint (10-14 ct), Plastic Canvas (7-14 ct), Machine Embroidery,
Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
| Kreinik Ribbons |
Lay flat for hand embroidery or couch by sewing machine. Ideal for ribbon embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Cross Stitch (10-11 ct), Needlepoint (18-24 ct), Plastic Canvas (14 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Cross Stitch (8 ct), Needlepoint (10-14 ct), Plastic Canvas (7-10 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Ombre |
8 ply soft twist |
Fuzzy texture for Cross Stitch, Needlepoint (14-18 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Facets |
Bead-like thread |
Needlepoint, Surface Embroidery, Borders, Trims, Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |
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Petite Facets |
Bead-like thread |
Needlepoint, Surface Embroidery, Borders, Trims, Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making. |