Which metallic thread works best for cross stitch or needlepoint?
- Very Fine #4 Braid is ideal for cross stitching on 18-, 16- and 14-count Aida and linens
- Fine #8 Braid is good for cross stitch on 14-count Aida, and for needlepoint on 18-mesh canvas
- Blending Filament can be used anywhere, in any stitch, in any technique
- Click HERE for the full Metallic Thread Selection Guide, all the info you need to select the best threads for stitching
Click HERE to learn how to use each Kreinik metallic thread
- Tips, stitch ideas, and design inspiration for Blending Filament, Very Fine #4 Braid, Fine #8 Braid, Tapestry #12 Braid, Medium #16 Braid, Canvas #24 Braid, Heavy #32 Braid, Facets, Wired Braid, Cord, Ombre, Easter Grass, 3/8" Trim, 1/16" Ribbon, 1/8" Ribbon, 1/4" Ribbon.
- Detailed photos of the threads in use
- Material content information for each thread
- Complete color listings with color swatches
Are you new to Kreinik?
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me stitchers, creators, artists, retailers, designers, packaging companies, manufacturers, and more to the colorful world of Kreinik silk threads and Kreinik metallic threads. Use these threads for fly fishing (fly tying), cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, crafts, costumes, home decor, mixed media, fiber art, Temari, Swedish weaving, Hardanger, and more. Explore our two web sites — one for fly fishing and one for needlework — for how-to-use information. Visit the tools sections for fun accessories like the Kreinik Custom Corder (also known as a Furling Tool) and beautiful, high-quality Italian scissors.
HOW TO BUY KREINIK:
1. Kreinik threads are available in independent needlework shops such as cross stitch shops and needlepoint shops. We encourage you to support these retailers who share your passion for creativity and stock exciting products for you.
2. PLEASE NOTE: AS OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING ORDERS ON THIS WEB SITE. So while you may still "add to cart" the checkout process has been disabled. We encourage you to find a needlework or fly fishing store that you can use to order your Kreinik supplies.
3. If you are a retail shop, manufacturer, kit-maker, costume company, clothing maker, packaging company, fishing lure manufacturer, fiber artist or similar business and would like to purchase wholesale, click HERE for details on applying for an account and for a list of Kreinik distributors. We do not sell direct to consumers, only to licensed businesses.
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THE BALGER® CONNECTION:
Kreinik is also known as Balger®, the name Jerry and Estelle Kreinik used when they first started the business. If you have a pattern calling for "Balger," it means Kreinik threads.
