Fibers & stitching

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Denier

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

A term referring to the size of the filament or yarn used in fabric. A higher denier means a thicker fabric.

A kind of canvas with several strands between each hole, often three. It is usually made of cotton and it comes in widths of 18" to 54". This is sewn in every hole (one over one) with usually 14 to ...

Running stitch

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

Used to divide large cross stitch pieces up into easy to manage sections. They are large stitches that can be snipped and taken out as you finish a particular area. By running stitches vertically and ...

Back stitch

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

Used to form a line of thread of a different colour to the cross stitches that is used for outlining and highlighting. The stitch goes: up one hole; back one hole on top; down; forward two holes ...

Beads

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

A bead is used instead of a floss stitch to bring out light and other decorative effects (glitter and pizzazz). They are used on such things as costumes, and as stars, wands, jewelry, tiaras. There ...

Braid

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

This is thicker than a strand of floss so that it will stand out on top of your cross stitch as if embossed. It can be cord, string, cotton, silk, or even gold or silver. Today many have flecks of ...

Vintage

Textiles; Fibers & stitching

Describes a flat thread with an antique finish. It has a muted metallic appearance, and is identified with a 'V' following the colour number, as in 002V.