Kreinik Metallic Thread Selection Guides

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Kreinik Metallic Thread Selection Guide

Kreinik Metallic Thread Selection Guide

Metallic Threading Techniques

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.

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.

Name

Type

Hints

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.

Cord

1 ply gimp

Thin thread for backstitching and couching by hand or machine, and for Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Japan #1

Japan #5

Japan #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

Cable

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.

Very Fine (#4) Braid

Cross Stitch (16-18 ct), Needlepoint (for light details on 18-30 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Fine (#8) Braid

Cross Stitch (11-14 ct), Needlepoint (for fine details on 18-30 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Tapestry (#12) Braid

Cross Stitch (11 ct), Needlepoint (18-30 ct), Crochet, Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Medium (#16) Braid

Cross Stitch (10 & 11 ct), Needlepoint (14-18 ct), Plastic Canvas (14 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Canvas #24 Braid

Cross Stitch (8 & 10 ct), Needlepoint (13 mesh), Plastic Canvas (10 ct), crochet, knitting, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Heavy (#32) Braid

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.

1/16" Ribbon

Cross Stitch (10-11 ct), Needlepoint (18-24 ct), Plastic Canvas (14 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

1/8" Ribbon

Cross Stitch (8 ct), Needlepoint (10-14 ct), Plastic Canvas (7-10 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Ombre

8 ply soft twist

Fuzzy texture for Cross Stitch, Needlepoint (14-18 ct), Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Facets

Bead-like thread

Needlepoint, Surface Embroidery, Borders, Trims, Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.

Petite Facets

Bead-like thread

Needlepoint, Surface Embroidery, Borders, Trims, Machine Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Card Making.