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My favourites are Vikki Clayton, Gloriana, Dinky Dyes. 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Hamsteren09 Publish time 2009-5-31 20:46

Silk Thread for Cross Stitch

There are several companies that carry silk threads for cross stitch:
1. Caron Collection
2. Needlepoint Silk
3. Gloriana Silk
4. Kreinik Silk Mori
5. Rainbow Gallery Splendor Silk
6. Thread Gatherer Silk
7. Eterna Silk
8. Carrie's Threads Silk
9. Vikki Clayton Silk

No 1-6 are quite expensive and they are mostly used for patterns from Chatelaine Design or other embroidery.

No. 7-9 are quite affordable ($ 0,95 usd till $ 2 usd).

Here are some examples of silk colors:
1. Caron Collection


2. Thread Gatherer


3. Eterna Silk

SMpete549 Publish time 2020-1-5 13:44

Silk is very beautiful but it breaks down if exposed to direct sunlight. Can something be framed behind any kind of special glass to stop this?

Masonpen Publish time 2021-3-25 09:34

I tend to buy mine when they are in offer otherwise it can be an expensive hobby

Yenny Publish time 2019-10-19 02:02

Thank you for the information. I have never used silk thread, will try it later.

viky Publish time 2023-12-10 09:15

Thank you very much for the info! Very helpful.

TheOraclePatter Publish time 2021-3-24 14:52

Has anyone used Silks4u or Missus Sedas?

Sentyabrinka Publish time 2024-7-7 19:28

Nice!
Thank you for information!!!

manolimu Publish time 2023-9-4 01:52

Gracias por compartir

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 23:17

Following this thread

Knitpurlsm Publish time 2024-4-9 01:35

Thanks for the info!

Lamcdo2 Publish time 2019-11-18 01:22

Thanks for sharing!

csc0312 Publish time 2009-6-1 10:21

I never tired silk thread for cross stitch yet, only use DMC floss....:(

Hamsteren09 Publish time 2009-6-1 13:28

Sometimes it's also better to avoid silk.. otherwise you'll get addicted :D

nadinex Publish time 2009-6-18 00:13

I never tried silk but I am very much interested. I love the shine outcome :)

StitchAndi Publish time 2010-1-7 02:12

I have used all of the threads listed, my favorite is eterna silk

cutie Publish time 2010-8-26 20:34

also in silk Crescent colors Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes and yes silk floss very addictive

Lechat0506 Publish time 2010-8-27 05:43

nice color~thank you for the good infromation~

cutie Publish time 2010-8-27 16:41

also forgot Stef Francis makes silk floss.

My favourites are Vikki Clayton, Gloriana, Dinky Dyes.

betty Publish time 2010-10-10 21:42

I never try silk thank you for your advice

Betty

didipr Publish time 2010-11-11 15:47

i use sometimes the silk floss, is really soft in touch, and really pretty colors, i see only one problem, the dark color could loss and dye the fabric, and for the girl who wash the work after, must to wash the silk before use,or all the fabric (fiish work) coul be a disaster.
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