Article Info

Article Title
Spinning for Embroidery: Using different fibers for effects
Author
Kimberly Beatty
Issue date
Summer 2026
Issue number
53
Issue topic
Purpose
Description
This article looks at the various fibers that can be used to handspin embroidery thread and how the selected fiber can create different effects for the planned embroidery project. The fibers used in this article are ramie, Merino wool, Tussah silk, a blend of Merino and Tussah, cotton, and a blend of Panama wool and sari silk. The article discusses the specifics of spinning embroidery thread: diameter, wheel uptake, speed, twist, and draft.
Article topic list
purpose, embroidery, ramie, Merino, wool, silk, cotton, blends