Metallic thread

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We’ve chatted about Au Ver a Soie metallic threads before here on Needle ‘n Thread, but I can’t help it! I have to revisit the subject and share them with you again. Why? Because I’ve been working on something sparkly! When it comes to hand embroidering with metallic threads, it’s true that there’s often a ...

Flatworm

I worked this piece a couple of years ago, but as yet, I have not really published any images of it, only a glimpse! This is only part of the whole piece, based on couching and line. My aim was to experiment with couching and work with straight lines, stepped lines, curves, spirals, zig-zags, etc. I also decided to work the piece in black and gold threads, including tarnished threads, as I love the depth of colour they produced. The threads include - Passing thread, Pearl purl intact and…

At school Hanny Newton focused on her academic subjects, not realising that embroidery could be a career option. But after a few false starts, and gaining

Zardozi is a Persian term where 'zar' stands for 'gold' and 'dozi' means 'work'. This art form is a type of metal embroidery that was used to adorn the walls of royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and was also a part of the paraphernalia of royal horses and elephants. The entire artform depends upon making elaborate designs using gold and silver threads with precious stones and studded pearls. While earlier the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves, artisans and…

About this item DMC-Diamant Metallic Needlework Thread Comes in a variety of colors A single strand metallic thread that is extremely smooth for an easy glide through any type of fabric Great for hand embroidery, cross stitch, tatting and quilting