Metallic and Sparkle Embroidery Threads

Metallic threads add sparkle to Christmas, bridal, baby and special occasion work. This page gathers all the metallic threads at Hobianna: DMC Light Effects metallic floss (gold, silver, colours, glow-in-the-dark), DMC Etoile sparkle cotton floss, DMC Diamant metallic spool thread and DMC metallic pearl skeins (gold 5282, silver 5283). Branch guides are under Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Tapestry; all threads in Embroidery and Cross Stitch Threads.

Which Metallic Thread?

Etoile stitches like cotton and is the easiest; Light Effects gives full metallic shine and is worked in short lengths (30 cm); Diamant spool thread is for outlines and goldwork; metallic pearl for edges and tassels. With metallic threads pick a needle one size larger and fix the thread in the eye with a single knot.