Fibers & stitching

Fibers & stitching

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vintage

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

Describes a flat thread with an antique finish. It has a muted metallic appearance, and is identified with a 'V' following the color number, as in 002V.

glow in the dark

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

Refers to a flat thread that has a subtle glow when exposed to light. This thread type is identified with an 'F' after the color number, as in 051F. Use these threads for Halloween motifs, ...

Refers to a flat metallic thread that has a highly reflective nature. This thread type is identified with an "HL" after the color number, as in 003HL. Hi lustre threads in Kreinik Braids and Ribbons ...

cord

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

A tight metallic wrapping around the core. It is strong, durable, and has a high metallic sheen. When made into Kreinik corded braids and corded ribbons, it has a 'nubby' texture, similar to the look ...

p kreinik cable

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

A 3-ply gently twisted cord used to create outlines, borders, and exacting definition. It is available in gold and silver in standard put-ups of 10m and 50m reels.

chart

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

In counted cross-stitch (as opposed to stamped cross-stitch), the pattern is printed on a symboled chart. Each symbol represents a color and each square represents the number of threads on the fabric ...

count

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

Refers to the number of threads or holes to the inch (linear) in the fabric. There are two major types: Aida normally comes in 10,12, 14, 16, 18 threads or holes to the inch; Even Weave normally come ...