Saturday, 12 April 2014

Embroidery Extra (1)

I've designed and trial stitched two dragonflies and a flower. I tried using a lovely gold metallic thread that I've had for years. Maybe it was its age that caused a problem, but after half a dozen thread breaks I gave up


I replaced the thread with a slightly shiny goldish colour and they all stitched perfectly!



hope these are OK Valerie x (We need to have a look at the gold in the patterned fabric against the thread colour chart as I'll need to buy thread as there isn't much left of this one)

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9 comments:

  1. Nessa12 April 2014 at 13:11

    Lovely work!
    I too had that problem with some metallic thread, kept breaking after a few stitches. But then I discovered that there are special machine needles specifically for metallic threads. Might be worth investing in if you plan to use it often.

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  2. Scooquilt12 April 2014 at 13:22

    So interesting to know about another Valerie who likes dragonflies! This is a perfect first quilt project- simple, but something to use and cherish. Besides metallic or topstich needles, I've had luck recently using silicone spray on old metallic thread. I couldn't find the kind for sewing, so I just used a can we had in the garage. Worked like a charm.

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  3. Jackie12 April 2014 at 20:34

    Lovely embroidery, metallic threads are very hard to work with.

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  4. Jackie12 April 2014 at 20:34

    Lovely embroidery, metallic threads are very hard to work with.

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  5. Katy Cameron12 April 2014 at 22:40

    These look great :o)

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  6. Newbie Jen13 April 2014 at 06:24

    I've never tried metallic thread. The 2nd one looks really flashy.

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  7. Celtic Thistle13 April 2014 at 08:28

    These are wonderful Benta!

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...13 April 2014 at 08:58

    I used metallic thread once and swore never again - your's looks fab x

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  9. Rosa13 April 2014 at 15:55

    I`ve never try this thread.Your embroidery is fabulous!

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