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Kreinik Metallic Threads

With Kreinik metallic threads (originally known as Balger®) you can create exciting needlework, crafts, quilts, dolls, cards, scrapbook pages, and more. Choose different textures - like braid, cable, or ribbon - to add sparkling realism and holiday effects in all of your projects.

Which Kreinik thread works best in Cross Stitch? Which Kreinik thread can you use in a sewing machine? These questions and more "which thread do I use" answered below:
CROSS STITCH

  • Blending Filament (use by itself or combined with other thread like cotton embroidery floss)

  • Cord (backstitching, couching)

  • Very Fine #4 (on 16- and 18-count Aida or over two threads on 28-, 32-count linens)

  • Fine #8 (on 14-count Aida, or over two threads on 28-count)

  • Tapestry #12 Braid (12-count fabrics)

  • Medium #16 Braid (11-count fabrics)

  • 1/16" Ribbon (10- to 11-count fabrics)

  • 1/8" Ribbon (6- to 8-count fabrics)

  • Cross stitching on unusual materials, like pegboard, screens, etc? Go up to one of our larger Braids, such as Medium #16 Braid, Canvas #24 Braid, or Heavy #32 Braid); the larger the Braid number, the heavier the thread.
SAMPLERS

  • Cord (backstitching, couching)

  • Very Fine #4 Braid (over two threads on 28-, 32-, 36-count linens)

  • Fine #8 Braid (over two threads on 28-count linens)

  • Cable (long stitches and specialty stitches)

  • 1/16" Ribbon (woven stitches)
NEEDLEPOINT

  • Blending Filament (if blending with other fibers) (also can be used on 40-count silk gauze)

  • Cord (backstitching, couching)

  • Cable (3-ply twist for specialty stitches on any canvas)

  • Very Fine #4 Braid (blending on any canvas)

  • Fine #8 Braid (18-, 24-count)

  • Tapestery #12 Braid (18-, 14-count)

  • Medium #16 Braid (14-, 13-count)

  • Canvas#24 Braid (13-, 12-count)

  • Heavy #32 Braid (12-, 10-count)

  • Couched: Petite Facets, Facets, Micro Ice Chenille, 3/8” Trim, Wired Braid, Japan Threads

  • Ribbons: 1/16” (24-, 18-count canvas); 1/8” (14-, 13-count); 1/4” (12-, 10-count), Easter Grass (any canvas)
HAND EMBROIDERY

  • Stitch in and out of the fabric: Cord (for very fine details), Very Fine #4 Braid, Fine #8 Braid

  • Couch for surface embellishment: Medium #16 Braid, Canvas #24 Braid, Heavy #32 Braid, 3/8" Trim, Facets, Petite Facets, Micro Ice Chenille

  • Ribbon embroidery stitches: 1/16" Ribbon, 1/8" Ribbon, 1/4" Ribbon, Easter Grass
MACHINE EMBROIDERY

  • In the needle: Gimp, Fine Twist, Fashion Twist, Fine Silver Metalized Gimp, Cord, Japan #1

  • In the bobbin: Ombre, Braids, Fine Twist, Fashion Twist, Gimp, Silver Metalized Gimp, Cord

  • Couched: Facets, Petite Facets, Micro Ice Chenille, Ribbons, Braids, 3/8” Trim, Cable, Japan #5, 7
CROCHET AND KNITTING

  • Carry-along: Blending Filament, Ombre, Twist, Reflective
WEAVING

  • Warp: Ombre, Ribbons (basic colors), Braids (basic colors)

  • Weft: Micro Ice Chenille, Ombre, Ribbons and Braids (any color)
TEMARI

  • Fine #8 Braid

  • Tapestry #12 Braid

  • Japan thread

  • 1/16" Ribbon
SASHIKO

  • Very Fine #4 Braid

  • Fine #8 Braid

  • Tapestry #12 Braid

  • 1/16" Ribbon
SWEDISH WEAVING

  • Very Fine #4 Braid

  • Fine #8 Braid

  • 1/16" Ribbon

  • 1/8" Ribbon
CARD MAKING, SCRAPBOOKING

  • Stitching on paper: Cord, Very Fine #4 Braid, Fine #8 Braid

  • Ribbons: 1/16" Ribbon, 1/8" Ribbon
PUNCHNEEDLE

  • Blending Filament (#1 needle)

  • Very Fine #4 Braid (#1 and #3 needles)

  • Fine #8 Braid (#3 needle)
PLASTIC CANVAS

  • Medium #16 Braid (14 count)

  • Canvas #24 Braid (10-count)

  • Heavy #32 Braid (7 count)

  • 1/8" Ribbon (7-10 count)
MIXED MEDIA, CRAFTS, STRING ART, OTHER FIBER ARTS:

  • All fibers
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