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Hello All ^.^

I have a cross-stitching project and its almost finished. However, I am rather confused. I am sure the solution is right in front of my face but I don't see it. I have to use one strand of two different colors of DMC metallic threads. However, though every site I've found so far says these threads are able to be seperated just like the regular threads are, I can not see how. The parts of the metallic floss seem to be braided together along with a transparent appearing thread. And the more I pull to try to seperate the individual strands, the longer the overall thread gets. Very frustrating, actually. How does one seperate the individual strands of the metallic floss??

Very appreciative of any help; Rae

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Raeadh`ani
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I assume I am using the thread the pattern calls for as it was a kit, not just the pattern. I am using the only metallic thread which came with the entire set. I think I shall find a website for them and email them if I can find any contact information. Thank you for the reply. :)

Rae

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Raeadh`ani

Are you sure you have the metallic floss the pattern calls for and not another kind of metallic thread? What you are describing sounds very much like a blending filament or similar specialty thread, with something sparkly wound round a nylon core. The metallic floss does separate more or less readily (not as nicely as regular floss, but it does it) into strands--at least, when I have used it, I have never had the problem you are describing. Dawne

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Dawne Peterson

If the metallic thread can't be separated into strands, then "one strand" is the full thread, one length of which you put on the needle.

Hope this helps. I know how confusing instructions can be at times.

John

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joleary

"Raeadh`ani" wrote

Ahhh, different problem then. Maybe what you have is already one strand and not meant to be divided any further--the DMC metalllic floss I was thinking of is visibly six standed, and pretty much keeps together. What you have may stitch up find though--best of luck Dawne

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Dawne Peterson

Dawne Peterson said: "........ the DMC metallic floss I was thinking of is visibly six standed, and pretty much keeps together. ......"

OOOO -- that DMC metallic is NASTY stuff to work with -- IAYP!!! I stitched a model for Stitcher's World a few years back and had to use the gold, silver and opalescent DMC. They paid me a bonus because of how horrid that stuff was to work with. I think they even put a note in the directions suggesting some Kreinik substitute for the DMC!!! IckAckYuckPitOOOOi !!! CiaoMeow >^;;^<

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Tia Mary

I love that DMC stuff that comes on the spools and is not stranded. You use as is.

I worked with the stranded > Dawne Peterson said: "........ the DMC metallic floss I was

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Dianne Lewandowski

My personal favourite is the Anchor Lame. It is SO nice to work with, especially compared to the DMC stranded metallics. The lame is stranded

- about 12 strands per skein - so it still allows you to choose your thickness by adjusting the number of strands.

The DMC stuff tends to unravel really easily at the ends, whereas the lame does not.

Yvette Stanton, Vetty Creations Author of "Elegant Hardanger Embroidery" 2002, 2005 and "Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature" 2004

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ystanton

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