A wide variety of thread types are available for hand-embroidery, and each produces a different effect. Mary Corbet at Needle ‘n’ Thread blog clues us in on the differences among the three most common cotton threads (stranded, perle, and floche) and offers tips on their applications. As always, Mary makes it all so clear and simple. Now I want floche in every color! Check out the article.
Comments
Trackbacks
[…] the comparison of stranded floss vs. perle cotton vs. floche by Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog? Mary has followed up with another type of […]
Have you read?
Young Lady in a Hammock Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review
This one has such a peaceful, dreamy feel to it. The Printable Young Lady Sit in a Hammock Reading Her Book pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for hand embroidery, and Etsy lists it as including 4 PDF files… Read More ...
Thanks, Denise, for the blurb!
I WANT FLOCHE IN EVERY COLOR, TOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
I did order a few colors recently from Hedgehog. Their little 1.25 packets are perfect – you get a good enough amount for a nice project, and you can order quite a few colors without breaking the budget!
Best,
Mary