Gold thread

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…

Smooth Passing Thread in Size 4 is thinner that the Size 6 which can be purchased here passing 6.

Yarn windings like these are all labelled with specific 'dye numbers' which hold the key ingredients needed to replicate their exact colour. We love the beautiful golden hues of this organzine #gainsboroughweaving #design #colour #gold #metallic #yarn #silk #luxury #bright

Made in India Passing thread is made of Fine Metallic Lurex thread wrapped on a cotton core thread. It is mainly used for Goldwork embroidery (Zardosi, Luneville, Tambour) for couching work. This is also known as Japan Thread/Badla Thread. These threads can be used with Machine and Hand Embroidery for Haute Couture embroidery on fabrics. Color: Dull Gold Diameter of Thread: 0.5MM

Whenever I’m in the middle of a goldwork project (the current one being the Mission Rose), there’s a fair certitude that one question will slip into the inbox at least ten times. It is this: What thread are you using for couching the goldwork? Although I usually mention it within articles on the different goldwork ...

Embroider this swirling flourish design in rich golden thread (or any other color you like) to create fanciful garb, everyday fashions, and stunning decor!

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That demonically-possessed gold metallic yarn I told you about? It ran out, a couple of words before I'd finished the back cover of Mary's book. I swear I could hear the stuff sniggering as I tried to eek out the last few centimetres of fibre. So I ordered more, and sat waiting and waiting for it

Metal threads used in embroidery are widely available, but type and quality vary among manufacturers and retailers. The embroidery market certainly has its share of "metal threads," and you can pick up "metal" or metallic embroidery floss in just about any craft or sewing store. But goldwork often c

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