Thread – Gutermann
Thread – Gutermann
$2.78 USD
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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Bullion – Bright Check Purl
Price Per Yard. Available in Gilt, Silver and Copper.
Bright Check Purls are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a serrated/jaggered and shiny surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
I recommend ordering enough for your project as each manufacturing batch can differ slightly in the appearance of the serrated/jaggered surface and colour.
Bullion – Bright Check Purl
Price Per Yard. Available in Gilt, Silver and Copper.
Bright Check Purls are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a serrated/jaggered and shiny surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
I recommend ordering enough for your project as each manufacturing batch can differ slightly in the appearance of the serrated/jaggered surface and colour.
$11.53 – $11.93 USDSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
$11.93 USDSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Bullion Thread (Large) – Wire Bullion
Available in Gilt and Silver.
Wire Bullions are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a smooth and dull (matte) surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
Bullion Thread (Large) – Wire Bullion
Available in Gilt and Silver.
Wire Bullions are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a smooth and dull (matte) surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
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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.
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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Cords – Twists
Price Per Yard.
Twists also know as Torsades are cords that are made up of three strands. Each individual strand is made up of a fine metal wired wrapped around a fibre core. The three strands are twisted into a cord. The cords can be used as filling thread or an outlining thread.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
Cords – Twists
Price Per Yard.
Twists also know as Torsades are cords that are made up of three strands. Each individual strand is made up of a fine metal wired wrapped around a fibre core. The three strands are twisted into a cord. The cords can be used as filling thread or an outlining thread.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
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Felt
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)
Felt
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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Bullion – Smooth Purl
Price Per Yard. Available in Gold 2%, Gilt, Silver and Copper.
Smooth Purls are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a smooth and shiny surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
I recommend ordering enough for your project as each manufacturing batch can differ slightly in colour.
Bullion – Smooth Purl
Price Per Yard. Available in Gold 2%, Gilt, Silver and Copper.
Smooth Purls are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a smooth and shiny surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
I recommend ordering enough for your project as each manufacturing batch can differ slightly in colour.
$7.55 – $7.95 USDSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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.
The thread is used double to sew down bullion and purl threads and is used single for sewing down padding other metal threads.
The thread is strong to securely sew down metal threads and fine so blends in well with metal threads so does not become a feature when a similar colour polyester sewing thread to the metal thread is used.
Size of Spool: 100 meters
| Weight | 0.02 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 × 25 × 3 cm |
| Colour | Yellow, Grey, Brown |
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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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Thread – Kreinik 1/8th Inch Gold Metallic Ribbon 5 Meters
Kreinik Gold 002J 1/8th of an inch Ribbon: A lovely bright gold metallic ribbon used to embellish counted embroidery, surface embroidery and metal thread embroidery.
Couch down with Kreinik Gold 220J #4 Braid or Gold No. 1 Japan Thread.
Spool Size: 5 Meters (5.5 Yards)
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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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Thread – DMC Cordonnet White No. 20 – 20 gram Ball
The white DMC Cordonnet No. 20, 100% cotton thread is used for the cord for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery. There are approximately 124 yards (114 meters) on the 20 gram ball.
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Thread – Black DMC Embroidery Floss – 8 Meter Skein
The black DMC embroidery floss is a 6 strand cotton floss comes in a 8 meter skein and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Fine
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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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Thread – Black DMC Perle Cotton No. 12
The black DMC Size 12 black Perle cotton comes in a 10 gram ball and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Heavy
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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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Thread – Black 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.
Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Medium
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Thread – Gutermann White Fine Cotton – 40 Meter Spool
The white Gutermann fine 100% cotton thread can be used for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery for couching down cord, working buttonhole bars, picos and net patterns. There are approximately 40 meters (43 yards) per spool.
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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 – Gutermann Black Fine Cotton
The black Gutermann fine 100% cotton thread can be used for blackwork embroidery.
Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Very Fine
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Felt
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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Mountmellick Threads
The Mountmellick threads are white 100% durable cotton which have a firm quality. The threads have a mat surface which contrasts nicely with the cotton satin jean Mountmellick fabric which has a smooth and slightly shiny surface.
Traditionally the heavier Mountmellick threads are used of Mountmellick embroidery: sizes, 2, 3 and 4. The #1 is very fine and can be used for fine white work techniques.
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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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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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Thread – Black Silk YLI
The black YLI silk thread is a 6-strand pure black silk floss in a 5-meter skein and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Very Fine
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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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