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Embroidery thread, left to right: No. 5 perle cotton (coton perlé), matte cotton embroidery yarn, tapestry wool, cotton stranded embroidery floss

Embroidery thread is yarn that is manufactured or hand-spun specifically for embroidery and other forms of needlework.

Threads for hand embroidery include:^&

Embroidery floss or stranded cotten is a loosely twisted, slightly glossy 6-strand thread, usually of cotton but also manufactured in silk and rayon. Cotton floss is the standard thread for cross-stitch. Extremely shiny rayon floss is characteristic of Brazilian embroidery.
Perle cotton, pearl cotton, or French coton perlé is an S-twisted, 2-ply thread with high sheen, sold in three sizes or weights (No. 3, 5, and 8, with 3 being the heaviest).
Matte embroidery cotton or French coton à broder is a matte-finish (not glossy) twisted 5-ply thread.
Medici or broder medici is a fine, light-weight wool thread formerly manufactured by DMC Group
Crewel yarn is a fine 2-ply yarn of wool or a (less often) wool-like acrylic
Persian yarn is a loosely twisted 3-strand yarn of wool or acrylic, often used for needlepoint
Tapestry yarn or tapestry wool is a tightly twisted 4-ply yarn

Threads for machine embroidery are usually of polyester or rayon (less often cotton or silk).

Notes

↑ Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (March 1992). ISBN 0-89577-059-8, p. 8

References

Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (March 1992). ISBN 0-89577-059-8

External links

Machine Embroidery Threads - Polyester embroidery thread, rayon thread & metallic embroidery thread.

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[1] Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (March 1992). ISBN 0-89577-059-8, p. 8

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-'''Worsted''' is the name of a [[yarn]], the [[cloth]] made from this yarn, as well as a yarn weight category. The name derives from the village of [[Worstead]] in the [[England|English]] county of [[Norfolk]]. This village became, along with [[North Walsham]] and [[Aylsham]], a centre for the manufacture of yarn and cloth after weavers from [[Flanders]] arrived in Norfolk in the 12th century.<ref>''[http://www.worstead.co.uk/history_village.htm Worstead village history]''. Retrieved [[December 15]], [[2005]].</ref>
+[[Image:Embroidery thread.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Embroidery thread, left to right: No. 5 perle cotton (coton perlé), matte cotton embroidery yarn, tapestry wool, cotton stranded embroidery floss]]
+'''Embroidery thread''' is [[yarn]] that is manufactured or hand-[[spinning|spun]] specifically for [[embroidery]] and other forms of [[needlework]].
-==Technique & Preparation==
+Threads for hand embroidery include:<ref>Reader's Digest ''Complete Guide to Needlework''. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (March 1992). ISBN 0-89577-059-8, p. 8</ref>
-The essential feature of a worsted yarn is straightness of fibre, in that the fibres lie parallel to each other. Traditionally, long, fine [[Staple (textiles)|staple]] [[wool]] was [[Spinning (textiles)|spun]] to create worsted yarn, but other long [[fibre]]s are also used today.
+*'''[[Floss|Embroidery floss]]''' or '''stranded cotten''' is a loosely twisted, slightly [[gloss]]y 6-strand thread, usually of [[cotton]] but also manufactured in [[silk]] and [[rayon]].  Cotton floss is the standard thread for [[cross-stitch]].  Extremely shiny rayon floss is characteristic of [[Brazilian embroidery]].
+*'''Perle cotton''', '''pearl cotton''', or [[French (language)|French]] '''coton perlé''' is an S-twisted, 2-ply thread with high sheen, sold in three sizes or weights (No. 3, 5, and 8, with 3 being the heaviest).
+*'''Matte embroidery cotton''' or French '''coton à broder''' is a [[matte]]-finish (not glossy) twisted 5-ply thread.
+*'''Medici''' or '''broder medici''' is a fine, light-weight wool thread formerly manufactured by [[DMC Group]]
+*'''Crewel yarn''' is a fine 2-ply yarn of [[wool]] or a (less often) wool-like [[acrylic fiber|acrylic]]
+*'''Persian yarn''' is a loosely twisted 3-strand yarn of wool or acrylic, often used for [[needlepoint]]
+*'''Tapestry yarn''' or '''tapestry wool''' is a tightly twisted 4-ply yarn
-Many spinners differentiate between worsted preparation and worsted spinning. Worsted preparation refers to the way the fibre is prepared before spinning, using combs to force the fibre staples to lie parallel to each other. This produces overlapping untwisted strands called "slivers". Worsted spinning refers to using a worsted technique, which produces a smooth yarn with no air. Combinations of worsted preparation and worsted spinning with other techniques produces different types of yarn, notably semi-worsted yarn.
+Threads for [[machine embroidery]] are usually of [[polyester]] or rayon (less often cotton or silk).
-A [[roving]] is often used to spin wooolen yarn, and top is often used to spin worsted yarn. Many hand spinners buy their fibre in roving or top form. Top and roving are rope like in appearance, in that they can be thick and long. While some mills put a slight twist in the rovings they make, it is not enough twist to be a yarn. The fibers in top all lie parallel to one another along the length, which makes top ideal for spinning worsted yarns. The fibers in roving all lie crossed to one another along the length, which makes roving ideal for spinning woolen yarns.
+==Notes==
+<references />
-Contrast [[woolen]].
-==The cloth==
-Worsted cloth, archaically also known as "stuff", is lightweight and has a coarse texture. The [[weaving|weave]] is usually [[twill]] or plain. Twilled fabrics such as [[whipcord]], [[gabardine]] and [[serge]] are often made from worsted yarn. Worsted fabric made from wool has a natural recovery, meaning that it is resilient and quickly returns to its natural shape, but non-glossy worsted will shine with use or abrasion.
-Worsteds differs from [[woolen|woollens]], in that the natural crimp of the wool fibre is removed in the process of spinning the yarn. In Tropical Worsteds, this use of tightly-spun straightened wool, combined with a looser weave, permits the free flow of air through the fabric.
+==References==
-Worsted is also used for [[carpet]]s, [[Clothing|garments]], [[hosiery]], [[glove]]s, and [[Billiard table]] cloth.
+*Reader's Digest ''Complete Guide to Needlework''. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (March 1992). ISBN 0-89577-059-8
-==Weight==
-The term "worsted" is often applied to any yarn spun from fibres three inches in length or longer that have been carded or combed, and spun, not just wool. [[Acrylic fiber|Acrylic]] and other yarns can be called "worsted," and this is a reference to the weight of the yarn as much as the production process.
-A worsted yarn generally has a [[gauge (knitting)|gauge]] of about 16-20 stitches per 10 centimeters using US size 9 needles, though this definition may vary slightly in different countries.
-==History==
-Prior to the introduction of automatic machinery there was little difficulty in attaining a straight fibre, as long wool was always used, and the sliver was made up by hand, using combs.  However, with the introduction of [[Richard Arkwright]]'s [[water frame]] in 1771, and the later introduction of cap and mule spinning machines, the need for perfectly prepared slivers became apparent, and many [[factory|manufactories]] used one or more preparatory "gill-boxes" (combing machines) before the worsting process, to ensure straightness of fibre and even distribution of the [[lubricant]].
-== References ==
-<references />
-*{{1911}}
-==External Links==
+==External links==
-*[http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html Standard Yarn Weight System] - Lists recommended needles sizes, gauge, etc. for the various yarn weight categories.
+*[http://www.abc-embroidery-designs.com/Embroidery_Threads/  Machine Embroidery Threads] - Polyester embroidery thread, rayon thread & metallic embroidery thread.
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