Variegated embroidery

Variegated floss is thread that is dyed multiple colors. Sometimes the color change is subtle, such as color number 8005, and other times it is wild and unexpected as with color number 8046. The range of colors in a particular skein and the frequency of gradation depends on the brand of variegated floss. For example,

Hand embroidery tips: how to use variegated thread

Variegated embroidery floss is so much fun to work with, and there’s so much variety out there these days! Variegated embroidery floss is dyed with a repeating pattern of colors through the floss. There can be just one color with a few different shades, or there may be several colors. Variegated floss can add a lot of texture, variety and a POP! of color to your projects.

"How do I stitch with variegated thread?" I have seen this question asked so many times, and it's about as broad a question as asking, "What should I eat?" Broad questions usually get broad answers like, "It depends," and that's usually the only answer that can be given without asking half a dozen more questions: What do you like? Are you eating to lose weight? Are you eating for comfort? Can you cook? Do you have food allergies? etc., etc., etc. When a stitcher asks, "How do I stitch with…

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Hand embroidery tips: how to use variegated thread

Tips for free motion quilting with variegated thread

One year ago my friend Lou Anne Sybenga and I started a project called #1yearofstitches or #onestitchaday. This challenge was begun by Hannah Claire Somerville. When I saw this project on Instagram…

Last week, we explored two simple ways of stitching with variegated hand embroidery threads. Today, we’re going to study two more methods of handling variegated threads, this time exerting a little control on color layout and adding a solid color into the mix. These two methods take a little more thought and planning ahead of ...