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Glow in the dark
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
Refers to a flat thread that has a subtle glow when exposed to light. This thread type is identified with an 'F' after the colour number, as in 051F. Use these threads for Halloween motifs, ...
Hi lustre
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
Refers to a flat metallic thread that has a highly reflective nature. This thread type is identified with an "HL" after the colour number, as in 003HL. Hi lustre threads in Kreinik Braids and Ribbons ...
Cord
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
A tight metallic wrapping around the core. It is strong, durable, and has a high metallic sheen. When made into Kreinik corded braids and corded ribbons, it has a 'nubby' texture, similar to the look ...
P kreinik cable
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
A 3-ply gently twisted cord used to create outlines, borders, and exacting definition. It is available in gold and silver in standard put-ups of 10m and 50m reels.
Chart
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
In counted cross-stitch (as opposed to stamped cross-stitch), the pattern is printed on a symboled chart. Each symbol represents a colour and each square represents the number of threads on the ...
Count
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
Refers to the number of threads or holes to the inch (linear) in the fabric. There are two major types: Aida normally comes in 10,12, 14, 16, 18 threads or holes to the inch; Even Weave normally come ...
Confetti stitches
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
Refer to scattered single stitches as confetti stitches. The stitches are spread across the fabric as if they had been sprinkled like confetti.
