Threadaholic Alert: Blending Filament Tips

Kreinik's blending filament isn't something needlepointers use a lot these days, which is a shame, but there are other options that are easier to use.   If you need just a touch of metallic, though, blending filament is the right choice.  To help you tame it, Kreinik has an article with lots of tips.

http://www.kreinik.com/shops/Secrets-of-Blending-Filament-revealed.html?fbclid=IwAR1P5gsYnAKrCwPRDz_kqKJhG6bxMyzn0jHMR3DWXTRdyGiHlfcoQV-DR-M

Is it a pain to work with?  Yes.

Is it worth the effort? Yes.

Is it easy to find?  Yes!

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Want to learn more about Kreinik's blending filament? This is the place!
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2017/01/14-facts-that-make-you-kreinik-blending.html

I have to admit I don't like using it much but it makes fabulous beards if you add it to your needle, no matter what stitch you are using.

UPDATE:  Kreinik next showcased their size 8 fine braid.  A bit of history and tips with using it make this a fun read.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2017/04/how-to-use-most-versatile-metallic.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 17, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tips on Using Blending Filament

The Kreinik blog lists tips for stitching with their blending filament.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/10/stitching-tips-from-experts-you.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com