Felt
Felt
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Felt makes an excellent padding material or foundation fabric for metal thread embroidery. Elements of a design can be padded in layers of felt in a matching colour to the metal threads and then the metals thread are sewn over top.
I offer polyester felt or combination of wool 20% and rayon 80% which is a thicker felt good for padding and felt for needle cases.
Size: 8 inch by 10 inch (20 cm by 25 cm)
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Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
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Thread – Gutermann
Gutermann polyester sewing thread is used to sew down felt and crochet cotton and the majority of metal threads in goldwork embroidery. The polyester sewing thread is used over cotton or silk as it will not rot over time and is strong and not stretchy.
Yellow thread is used to sew down gold metal threads, grey thread for silver metal threads and brown for copper metal threads.
Thread – Gutermann
Gutermann polyester sewing thread is used to sew down felt and crochet cotton and the majority of metal threads in goldwork embroidery. The polyester sewing thread is used over cotton or silk as it will not rot over time and is strong and not stretchy.
Yellow thread is used to sew down gold metal threads, grey thread for silver metal threads and brown for copper metal threads.
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Scissors: Arrow Point Goldwork Embroidery
The goldwork scissors are perfect for goldwork embroidery. The arrow head blades of the scissors are fine, sharp, slightly curved and very finely serrated for precision cutting.
The finger holes are large for embroidery scissors, so they are easy to pick up and hold into position when cutting the metal threads.
Scissors: Arrow Point Goldwork Embroidery
The goldwork scissors are perfect for goldwork embroidery. The arrow head blades of the scissors are fine, sharp, slightly curved and very finely serrated for precision cutting.
The finger holes are large for embroidery scissors, so they are easy to pick up and hold into position when cutting the metal threads.
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Fabric – Silk Noil
The Silk Noil is a natural silk that has a rough/bobbly surface and is good for goldwork embroidery and is available in off white and black.
I recommend backing the silk fabric with Southern Belle Muslin fabric for added support.
Width of the Fabric: 44 inches (110 cm)
Fabric – Silk Noil
The Silk Noil is a natural silk that has a rough/bobbly surface and is good for goldwork embroidery and is available in off white and black.
I recommend backing the silk fabric with Southern Belle Muslin fabric for added support.
Width of the Fabric: 44 inches (110 cm)
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Felt makes an excellent padding material or foundation fabric for metal thread embroidery. Elements of a design can be padded in layers of felt in a matching colour to the metal threads and then the metals thread are sewn over top.
I offer polyester felt or combination of wool 20% and rayon 80% which is a thicker felt good for padding and felt for needle cases.
Size: 8 inch by 10 inch (20 cm by 25 cm)
| Weight | 0.03 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 37 × 27 × 0.4 cm |
| Colour | Old Gold Wool/Rayon Felt, Mellow Yellow Wool/Rayon Felt, Buttercup Wool/Rayon Felt, Antique White Wool/Rayon Felt, Copper Wool/Rayon Felt, White Polyester Felt |
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Thread – Gutermann
Gutermann polyester sewing thread is used to sew down felt and crochet cotton and the majority of metal threads in goldwork embroidery. The polyester sewing thread is used over cotton or silk as it will not rot over time and is strong and not stretchy.
Yellow thread is used to sew down gold metal threads, grey thread for silver metal threads and brown for copper metal threads.
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Fabric – Linen Cashel 28 Count
Cashel linen fabric has 28 threads of fabric to the inch and is 100% linen. The fabric has a natural look as the threads of the fabric are not even.
Experienced embroiderers love the look of linen fabric as it does not have the orderliness of even weave fabric giving the embroidery a romantic rustic look.
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Metal Thread Information PDF File
I have a PDF file that you can download for the Metal Thread Information Page which has 100 pages with pictures and information on metal threads that you will find on the webpage.
This PDF is nicely laid out so that you can print off the pages you want and view the enlarged pictures of the threads against the ruler. I will email you the PDF file once I have processed your payment.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes or profited from or published without permission from Tanja Berlin.
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Fabric – Muslin Southern Belle Sale
SALE: The Southern Belle Muslin Fabric is a smooth and fine quality cotton fabric with 200 threads to the inch (regular muslin fabric thread count starts at 70).
The fabric pieces either have a small grey line in the fabric or creases in the fabric from being rolled on the bolt.
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Beeswax Small Rose
The 100% beeswax small rose is used to coat sewing thread when working metal thread/goldwork embroidery and is a perfect size to work two or three of my goldwork designs.
Small Rose Size: 1 ¼ inches wide and ½ inch thick
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Fabric – Aida
The Aida fabric is 100% cotton. I have 14 count and 16 count available.
The threads of the fabric are easy to count as they are are all the same size making it easy to see the holes in the fabric. 14 or 16 represents how many threads of fabric there are to the inch. 14 count fabric is easiest to see.
The fabric is durable, firm to the feel and handles taking out stitches well and can be washed once the embroidery is complete.
View Sale Aida Fabric for pieces of fabric that are 50% off retail.
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Thread – Silk Soie D’Alger
Au ver A Soie is the manufacturer of fine silk thread and yarns in France since 1820. Soie d’alger is a seven ply stranded silk, each strand is twisted. The silk comes in a 5 meter pull skein which means you can pull the thread out without removing the label.
I have dark yellow (gold), light yellow (gold), grey (silver), brown (copper), bright red, dark red and black which can be used for couching down metal threads and for silk shading when doing goldwork embroideries.
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Fabric – Silk Organza
The silk organza fabric is a fine transparent fabric that is strong, non-stretchy, non-shiny and non-glossy unlike some organza fabrics. It makes a great fabric for shadow work embroidery as the embroidery becomes the feature and not the fabric.
The embroideries in the pictures opposite are worked on silk organza fabric in herringbone stitch.
Colour: Off White
Width: 55 inches
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Thread – Silk Soie
Au ver A Soie is the manufacturer of fine silk thread and yarns in France since 1820.
I have two weights of the Soie silk threads which are great for sewing down metal threads.
Read More for which weight of silk thread to use on the metal threads.
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Fabric – Cotton Organdie
Cotton Organdie is 100% cotton and is 59 inches (147.5 cm) wide.
The fabric is slightly transparent yet firm, closely woven, does not fray easily and is most commonly used for Carrickmacross lace.
Colour: White
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Fabric – Silk Noil
The Silk Noil is a natural silk that has a rough/bobbly surface and is good for goldwork embroidery and is available in off white and black.
I recommend backing the silk fabric with Southern Belle Muslin fabric for added support.
Width of the Fabric: 44 inches (110 cm)
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Beeswax Large Rose
The 100% beeswax large rose is used to coat sewing thread when working metal thread/goldwork embroidery.
Large Rose Size: 2 inches wide and ¾ inch thick
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Crochet Cotton for Padding
A soft cotton thread (Bernat crochet cotton) is used to pad narrow areas on goldwork designs such as leaves, stems and branches.
The crochet cotton should be waxed first with beeswax so that it is coated and stiff and can be sewn down single or in bundles of two, three or more strands, sewing down the strands with a single strand of polyester sewing thread.
Metal threads such as purls, bullions and Japan threads can be sewn over the crochet cotton padding raising the threads and giving the embroidery a dimensional effect.
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Thread – Kreinik #4 Metallic Braids
The Kreinik #4 metallic braid can be used to add sparkle to projects such as blackwork, canvas work, goldwork, Hapsburg lace and modern Jacobean. The metallic braids are synthetic so will not tarnish over time.
Spool Size: 11 Meters (12 Yards)
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Fabric – Lugana
Lugana fabric is a blend of 52% cotton and 48% rayon. I have a choice of 28 count antique white and 25 count black. Lugana fabric is 55 inches wide.
The fabric has even weave threads so that stitches/patterns will work out more regular than on an uneven weave such as linen fabric. It has a nice smooth and firm surface so that when the embroidery is complete the viewer sees the embroidery and is not distracted by the fabric.
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Kid Leather
The smooth kid leather has a metallic shiny surface except the “Copper Head” which has a matte surface. The kid leather is fairly stiff and is not appropriate for molding over very dimensional surfaces.
The wrinkled surface kid leathers come in gold, silver and pewter. They are slightly softer than the smooth surface leather and more mold-able.
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Couching Threads – Metallic
The couching threads can be used for couching down other metal threads such as Check Thread, Flatworm, Japan Thread, Large Back Passing Thread, Rococco and Starndard Lurex Thread.
They can also be used in combination with other embroidery threads for surface embroidery, counted thread embroidery, weaving and lace making to add sparkle.
The threads are synthetic with a metallic look and will not tarnish.
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Fabric – Muslin Southern Belle
The Southern Belle muslin fabric (Calico in European terms) is a 100% cotton fabric and is light cream in colour.
This wonderful fine quality muslin fabric has a 200 thread count (regular muslin fabric thread count starts at 70) and no flecks, specks and slubs which is common in muslin fabric, it has a very clean look. It makes an ideal ground fabric for needle painting and other forms of surface embroidery. I use the southern belle fabric in my needle painting kits. It can be used double for extra support when working goldwork and as a backing fabric for silk fabric.
Width of the Fabric: 44 inches (110 cm)
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