tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486902113258728399.post2201834526834264679..comments2024-01-03T05:59:55.296-05:00Comments on Northern Expressions Needlework: Like sparkles but hate metallic thread?Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030977367531069584noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486902113258728399.post-41740987758038325332011-11-08T09:44:45.746-05:002011-11-08T09:44:45.746-05:00The end result IS pretty. The Treasure Braid is st...The end result IS pretty. The Treasure Braid is still fussy to use, but not nearly as bad as the Kreinik. One thing I find helps immensely with metallics is to use a bigger needle. I tend to use a #24 with them and they seem to come apart less.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05030977367531069584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486902113258728399.post-26738018412993507702011-11-06T18:56:25.843-05:002011-11-06T18:56:25.843-05:00Thanks for the hint about the Treasure Braid. Iro...Thanks for the hint about the Treasure Braid. Ironically, just today on my blog I complained just a teeny bit about stitching with metallics. I had finished up a project last night and was glad to put that thread away! The end result was nice though. Your info is appreciated!<br />CathyCathy https://www.blogger.com/profile/09757756214407560921noreply@blogger.com