Use for couching Priced per metre 371 thread is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a strip of metal plate. This means that is is quite soft and easy to manipulate while stitching and has a lovely shine. It is similar to Japanese thread, but a little thinner. Like all our…
Use for cutwork and chipping Priced per metre Bright Check is a goldwork wire which is made of a triangular shaped coil of fine wire – there is a hole through the centre. The triangular shape acts like the facets on a gemstone to reflect light in different directions, making it sparkle. The wire is…
Priced per metre Broad plate is a goldwork material. It is a strip of plated metal. No.6 is the larger size, No.11 the smaller. Whipped plate is the same size as No.6 and has a fine wire wound around it to create a decorative effect. Like all our metal threads, broad plate is made here in the…
Use for couching Priced per metre Check thread is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a narrow strip of metal plate. It is similar to smooth passing thread, but it has a zig-zag wiggle, which is perfect for adding texture and variety to your goldwork designs. Like all our metal threads, check…
Use for couching Priced per metre Elizabethan twist is a goldwork thread made of two very fine metal threads twisted together. It has its own couching technique but also lends itself to couching as outlines or small details. Use Twist thread by couching over it. Use either a matching or contrasting sewing thread with a good…
Includes a selection of threads to get you started with goldwork, plus needles and a 14 inch square of Normandy linen to practice on. 5 metres Japanese Thread 2 metres Twist Thread 1 2 metre Bright Check 1 2 metre Smooth Purl 1 full reel gold-coloured thread (not bobbin, as pictured) 4×4 inch yellow…
100 metre reel The very best quality polyester machine thread in colours matched to the gilt, silver plated and copper threads. Generally, the lighter standard version of the colour is best for couching of smooth passing thread, check thread, etc. The darker variant can be useful for Japanese thread and chipping. When working on darker…
Use for couching Priced per metre Japanese thread is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a strip of metal plate. This means that is is quite soft and easy to manipulate while stitching and has a lovely shine. The gold version is known as K4 or No.8 Imitation Japanese Thread…
Use for couching Priced per half metre Lizerine (sometimes known as Lizardine) is a goldwork wire similar to pearl purl. It has a smooth shiny surface. Lizerine is made of a coil of wire so there is a hole through the centre. It is very strong and easy to manipulate while stitching and adds texture…
Metallic kid leather has a thin layer of metallic coating on one side. Use kid leather by applying straight to fabric or over felt padding to cover a large area with a beautiful metallic shine.
Use for couching Priced per metre Millary wire is a goldwork thread Made of a cotton core wrapped with a strip of metal plate, like Japanese thread. This thread sits within a coil of fine wire, giving a very decorative effect. It is particularly good for edging designs. Like all our metal threads, millary wire is…
Use for couching Priced per half metre Pearl Purl is a goldwork wire which is made of a coil of wire so there is a hole through the centre. It is very strong and easy to manipulate while stitching and adds texture to your embroidery. The number corresponds to the size: No.3 is…
Use for couching Priced per half metre Pearl Purl is a goldwork wire with the appearance of a row of tiny metal pearls. It is made of a coil of wire so there is a hole through the centre. It is very strong and easy to manipulate while stitching and adds texture to…
Use for couching Priced per metre Rococco is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a narrow strip of metal plate. It is similar to smooth passing thread, but it has a distinctive zig-zag wiggle, which is perfect for adding texture and variety to your goldwork designs. Medium is the largest size, Very…
Use for cutwork Priced per metre Rough Purl is a goldwork wire which is made of a tight coil of fine wire; there is a hole through the centre. It is very similar to smooth purl but a little less shiny. This thread is delicate until it is stitched down. Use Rough Purl by stitching…
Use for cutwork Priced per metre Rough Purl is a goldwork wire which is made of a tight coil of fine wire; there is a hole through the centre. It is very similar to smooth purl but a little less shiny. This thread is delicate until it is stitched down. Use Rough Purl by stitching…