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2. Embroidery thread - Wikipedia

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   Embroidery thread. Embroidery thread is yarn that is manufactured or hand- spun specifically for embroidery and other forms of needlework. Embroidery thread often differs widely, coming in many different fiber types, colors and weights. Threads for hand embroidery include: [1] Crewel yarn (also known as crewel wool or French wool) [2]: 26 is a ...

3. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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   An assortment of different colors of thread Red thread bobbin Multi-colored stranded embroidery floss. A thread is a long ... designations in set sizes of 30, 46, 69 ...

4. Sewing machine needle - Wikipedia

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   A sewing machine needle is a specialized needle for use in a sewing machine. A sewing machine needle consists of: [1] shank - clamped by the sewing machine's needle holder. shoulder - where the thick shank tapers down to the shaft. shaft - a length suitable for driving the eye and thread through the material and down to the bobbin.

5. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   Yarn. Balls of yarn. A visual of twisted yarn. Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, used in sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, ropemaking, and the production of textiles. [1] Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine.

6. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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   The number of wraps will act as a gauge to assess the thickness of unmarked yarn; ... Thread, Zephyr 0 or Lace 2 ply 2 fädig (ply) 600-800 30-40 wpi 1.5 - 2.5 1.5 - 2.5

7. Needlepoint - Wikipedia

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   Needlepoint is a type of canvas work, a form of embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open weave canvas. Traditionally needlepoint designs completely cover the canvas. [1] Although needlepoint may be worked in a variety of stitches, many needlepoint designs use only a simple tent stitch and rely upon color changes in the yarn to ...