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  Fuzzy Stuff
Fur with a little glitz. This thread is soft and fuzzy with a hint of metallic. Use on 13 to 18 count canvas. Great for adding plush texture with a fabulous sparkle and dimension to any stitched project. Available in 15 colors. Use a larger tapestry needle to help reduce thread wear at the needle's eye.

Hi-Lights
Synthetic blend twisted with a fine metallic. This combination thread is a perfect accent thread that will provide extra shine wherever it is used. Available in a variety of colors including a nice selection of golds and an unusual bronze.

Treasure Chest
Chainette multi-colored metallic. Treasure Chest is available in unusual color blends with names like Golden Sands, Tropic Gold, Silver Sands and Cloisonné, to name a few. It works well on 18 count canvas. Available in 13 colors.
 

Soie de Paris
Six ply strandable filament silk. This is the newest thread from the Au Ver A Soie Company (the company that makes Soie d'Alger and Soie Perlee). It has a lovely light-reflective quality and it is being dyed in colors that match Soie d'Alger.

 

Soie 100/3
A fine spun silk twist. This thread is wonderful for outlining design areas in canvaswork. It creates a sharp effective definition while remaining very subtle. Also great for couching and linenwork. Available in a wide range of colors
 

Two Brand New Kreinik Metallic Colors:
Color #232 - a new gold blended with tiny hints of opalescent white and green

Color #421 - a new rich-looking red called Azalea (available in all Kreinik metallic sizes except blending filament)

Metallic Thread Embroidery by Jacqueline Kreinik
This long awaited book, by Jacqueline Kreinik, contains everything you always wanted to know about Kreinik metallic threads. It details the history of these threads and offers tips and advice for their use. See how impressive and adaptable these stunning threads can be. The book is written for both the beginner and experienced stitcher, andis a valuable resource on how to incorporate metallic threads in hand embroidery. It includes 14 inspriring design that are illustrated with beautiful color photography and clear instruction charts.