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Specialty Threads for Cross Stitch and Needlework

         Specialty threads add sparkle and depth to a cross stitch piece.  They are often used in holiday designs.  They are also great for wings of fairies and angles, designs on dresses, and trim on your design.   Some of the most common are Kreinik Metallic Threads and DMC Metallic Threads (Light Effects).  We also carry Glissen Gloss.

          Kreinik threads, originally known as Balger  come on a spool.  The side of the spool can be snapped off and on.  Snap the end off to find the start of the thread.   Snap it back on to secure the rest of the thread.   Kreinik threads come in a variety of colors.

          Blending Filaments are very fine threads and are somewhat difficult to use.  They fray easily, so use care when stitching with them.  Use short lengths of thread when stitching.  Blending filaments can be used alone or combined with other floss to create a highlight effect.

          There are also Kreinik Braids which come in several different widths like #4, #8, etc. that are used in cross stitch.  These are thicker than the filaments and are a bit easier to use.  They can be very abrasive when pulled through your fabric, so use short lengths of thread to avoid too much pulling. 

          Some categories of Kreinik threads are high luster (HL), glow in the dark (F), cord (C),  vintage (V), Japan (J), and cable (P).   For example, BF024HL is blending filament 024, with a high luster.

 

         Glissen Gloss is another product line of metallic threads.  They come wrapped on a bobbin and are easy to use.  The Rainbow blending thread is a metallic filament wrapped with and supported by nylon fiber, for unbeatable strength, integrity, and memory. It will not stretch or break according to the manufacturer.  Many patterns call for the use of Rainbow blending filaments.  They are available in 52 sparkling colors.

        Glissen Gloss also has a product called Estaz.  It is similar to the garland on a Christmas tree in that it is fuzzy.  It's soft core is wrapped with evenly clipped strands to create fullness.  It adds  texture to you cross stitch piece.  Be careful where you hide your Estaz because husbands like to use it to create fishing lures. 

       DMC pearl cotton is used for projects like Hardanger embroidery, embroidery, and needlepoint.  Pearl cotton comes in all the same colors and the DMC Mouline 6 stranded floss.  Pearl cotton comes in different sizes. 

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