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Iron-on Krenik Threads
Has anyone here tried these new threads yet?
I recently had an interesting chat with Andrew Kreinik where he told me about these threads.......iron-on ribbon and iron-on braid.......said many scrapbookers, quilters and other artists have been using the threads for added on color, detail and glitter.....all sorts of uses I can imagine......a real exciting thought for my work! Will have to get some spools to experiment with as these threads sound very intriguing and right up my alley this very moment! These threads will definitely add that extra touch I'm looking for...... I'm planning my first foray into designing my first panel of iron-on applique......am using all sorts of colorful fabrics, lots of prints for texture and loads of embellishments to create an "illustration".......have been collecting fabrics and all sorts of goodies like buttons, beads, all sorts of interesting odds and ends for quite a few years now.......then there's the application of using these threads to create a tetxured collage using all sorts of artistic techniques and interesting papers..... So many threads, so many ideas.....and then there's my day job designing & painting.....only 24 hours in a day and I have to "waste" at least three or four hours to sleep..... --- Lula http://www.woolydream.com Needlework Adventures |
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Lula wrote:
Has anyone here tried these new threads yet? I haven't seen them yet. Are they widely available? I recently had an interesting chat with Andrew Kreinik where he told me about these threads.......iron-on ribbon and iron-on braid.......said many scrapbookers, quilters and other artists have been using the threads for added on color, detail and glitter.....all sorts of uses I can imagine......a real exciting thought for my work! Will have to get some spools to experiment with as these threads sound very intriguing and right up my alley this very moment! These threads will definitely add that extra touch I'm looking for...... Promise to post the results of your experiment. I'm especially curious about handling of these threads. Are they washable? Can the finished piece be ironed without causing the thread to shift or loosen? Are they stiff or itchy if used on a garment? -- Brenda Lewis WIP: J. Himsworth "I Shall Not Want" xs J & P Coats "Dancing Snoopy" latchhook |
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Hello Brenda,
According to Andrew Kreinik, these threads have been in circulation for awhile and have met with success at the Quilt Market.......not sure how long but long enough for two additional new colors to be added to the list of colors as posted in the latest Kreinik trade newsletter.......the colors are a black and royal blue in the 1/8 ribbon and #16 braid.......the article says these threads have been popular among quilters, artists and crafters especially the color black that will be used to outline stained glass patterns. The iron-on colors have the letter "I" after the color number. From my conversation with Andrew.....he did say the threads were washable but I don't have the answer to your other questions yet. And yes, I'll post my experiences using these threads. --- Lula http://www.woolydream.com Needlework Adventures Brenda Lewis wrote: I haven't seen them yet. Are they widely available? Promise to post the results of your experiment. I'm especially curious about handling of these threads. Are they washable? Can the finished piece be ironed without causing the thread to shift or loosen? Are they stiff or itchy if used on a garment? -- Brenda Lewis |
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Thanks for this very helpful pointer.....was planning to free machine
embroider over some of the iron-on sections, now will do a little more! --- Lula http://www.woolydream.com Needlework Adventures emerald wrote: I haven't tried the threads but I have done four quilts with iron-on applique. I find that you really need to stitch down (or otherwise attach) the edges, because they do tend to lift, which is OK if that's the look you want! hth, emerald "Lula" wrote in message ... Has anyone here tried these new threads yet? |
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