What are Fil au Chinoie Threads?
The north of France is the traditional area for textile and thread production. The brand has a vast range of quality threads. Linen, cotton, metallic, elastic, invisible etc. We agree that it is not always easy to find what you are looking for, so we have regrouped a diverse selection of threads for different purposes.
How to choose the right thread for embroidery?
Au Chinois Metallized Threads size 40
The Fil Au Chinois metalized threads are available in the classic gold, silver and copper, but also other amusing colors such as red, violet, green or blue.
They can be mixed with other threads for lace or embroidery.
This fine and resistant gloving thread is used for patchwork and appliqué. Appliqué, or applied work, is the stitching of a motif on a base. Among the most popular are Hawaiian appliqué motifs with their symmetrical forms and bright colors. The story goes that it was the wives of pastors wanting to evangelize the Pacific islands during the 1820s who taught the craft to the natives. However, these native ladies with their joyfulness and imagination found the puritan quilting too austere for their tastes and adapted it taking inspiration from the local flora. These threads are available also in Au Chinois gloving thread sets.
Invisible sewing thread. Invisible sewing thread suitable for machine use for invisible stitching.
Laine Saint-Pierre Embroidery Darning Wool. Initially, the illustrious Laine Saint-Pierre darning wool was from Lyon. It was bought out by Maison Vrau in Lille in 1971. It belongs now to Ets Toulemonde, also owners of the Fil Au Chinois brand. The 1847 Collection marks a revival for this product: the cards and packaging were re-designed by Frédérique Crestin-Billet with their original look. The name is a reference to the year the brand Fil Au Chinois was registered New colors were dyed to offer a permanent range, notably for use in traditional embroidery and cross-stitch.
Let's discover various methods of embroidery.
Blackwork. Using a counted thread technique with a variety of geometric stitches in one color, dramatic effects are created which are particularly effective with portraits and architectural themes. Blackwork is a very diverse technique and although traditionally worked in black any single color can be used.
Canvaswork. Canvas Shading is used to blend colors in a design to create a realistic effect. Canvas Stitches uses a range of stitches and threads (including metal threads) to create depth and movement. Both are worked on an open weave canvas, usually 18 points. Sometimes incorrectly referred to as tapestry, and also known as needlepoint, the use of wool on canvas was traditionally used for seat covers and rugs.
Goldwork. Dating back over 1000 years, with its roots in religious and royal embroidery, goldwork has a luxurious and opulent quality. Goldwork embroidery uses a wide variety of metal threads including gilt copper and silver and can be combined with other techniques such as silk shading to produce sumptuous effects.
Jacobean Crewelwork. Introducing a range of stitches and an element of shading, crewelwork is an ideal technique for beginners new to embroidery. Worked in crewel wool on linen, this decorative technique is one of the earliest forms of surface stitching. Basic designs can include between six to ten crewelwork stitches and a range of colors is used for tonal accents.
Silk Shading. This beautiful technique, sometimes known as ‘painting with a needle’, uses a number of colors in cotton or silk threads, skilfully blended together to create the natural appearance of a flower, fruit, plant or animal.
Stumpwork. Techniques include silk work, goldwork, counted work, flat and raised stitching, beadwork, padding and needlelace. Stumpwork designs are varied and imaginative offering scope for a high degree of creativeness.
Whitework. Traditionally worked with white thread on white fabric and used for bridal and christening wear and ecclesiastical embroidery. Whitework techniques adapt well to contemporary designs and the introduction of color.
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