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Kreinik Metallic Thread Selection Chart

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Which Kreinik thread works best in Cross Stitch? Which Kreinik thread can you use in a sewing machine? These questions and more "which thread do I use" answered below:

CROSS STITCH:

• Blending Filament (use by itself or combined with other thread like cotton embroidery floss)

• Cord (backstitching, couching)

• Very Fine #4 (on 16- and 18-count Aida or over two threads on 28-, 32-count linens)

• Fine #8 (on 14-count Aida, or over two threads on 28-count)

• Tapestry #12 Braid (12-count fabrics)

• Medium #16 Braid (11-count fabrics)

• 1/16" Ribbon (10- to 11-count fabrics)

• 1/8" Ribbon (6- to 8-count fabrics)

• Cross stitching on unusual materials, like pegboard, screens, etc? Go up to one of our larger Braids, such as Medium #16 Braid, Canvas #24 Braid, or Heavy #32 Braid); the larger the Braid number, the heavier the thread.

SAMPLERS:

• Cord (backstitching, couching)

• Very Fine #4 Braid (over two threads on 28-, 32-, 36-count linens)

• Fine #8 Braid (over two threads on 28-count linens)

• Cable (long stitches and specialty stitches)

• 1/16" Ribbon (woven stitches)

NEEDLEPOINT:

• Blending Filament (if blending with other fibers) (also can be used on 40-count silk gauze)

• Cord (backstitching, couching)

• Cable (3-ply twist for specialty stitches on any canvas)

• Very Fine #4 Braid (blending on any canvas)

• Fine #8 Braid (18-, 24-count)

• Tapestery #12 Braid (18-, 14-count)

• Medium #16 Braid (14-, 13-count)

• Canvas#24 Braid (13-, 12-count)

• Heavy #32 Braid (12-, 10-count)

• Couched: Petite Facets, Facets, Micro Ice Chenille, 3/8” Trim, Wired Braid, Japan Threads

• Ribbons: 1/16” (24-, 18-count canvas); 1/8” (14-, 13-count); 1/4” (12-, 10-count), Easter Grass (any canvas)

HAND EMBROIDERY:

• Stitch in and out of the fabric: Cord (for very fine details), Very Fine #4 Braid, Fine #8 Braid

• Couch for surface embellishment: Medium #16 Braid, Canvas #24 Braid, Heavy #32 Braid, 3/8" Trim, Facets, Petite Facets, Micro Ice Chenille

• Ribbon embroidery stitches: 1/16" Ribbon, 1/8" Ribbon, 1/4" Ribbon, Easter Grass

MACHINE EMBROIDERY:

• In the needle: Gimp, Fine Twist, Fashion Twist, Fine Silver Metalized Gimp, Cord, Japan #1

• In the bobbin: Ombre, Braids, Fine Twist, Fashion Twist, Gimp, Silver Metalized Gimp, Cord

• Couched: Facets, Petite Facets, Micro Ice Chenille, Ribbons, Braids, 3/8” Trim, Cable, Japan #5, 7

CROCHET AND KNITTING:

• Carry-along: Blending Filament, Ombre, Twist, Reflective

WEAVING:

• Warp: Ombre, Ribbons (basic colors), Braids (basic colors)

• Weft: Micro Ice Chenille, Ombre, Ribbons and Braids (any color)

TEMARI:

• Fine #8 Braid

• Tapestry #12 Braid

• Japan thread

• 1/16" Ribbon

SASHIKO:

• Very Fine #4 Braid

• Fine #8 Braid

• Tapestry #12 Braid

• 1/16" Ribbon

SWEDISH WEAVING:

• Very Fine #4 Braid

• Fine #8 Braid

• 1/16" Ribbon

• 1/8" Ribbon

CARD MAKING, SCRAPBOOKING:

• Stitching on paper: Cord, Very Fine #4 Braid, Fine #8 Braid

• Ribbons: 1/16" Ribbon, 1/8" Ribbon

PUNCHNEEDLE:

• Blending Filament (#1 needle)

• Very Fine #4 Braid (#1 and #3 needles)

• Fine #8 Braid (#3 needle)

PLASTIC CANVAS:

• Medium #16 Braid (14 count)

• Canvas #24 Braid (10-count)

• Heavy #32 Braid (7 count)

• 1/8" Ribbon (7-10 count)

MIXED MEDIA, CRAFTS, STRING ART, OTHER FIBER ARTS:

• All fibers

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Kreinik Metallic Thread Selection Chart

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Kreinik Metallic Thread Selection Chart
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