Embellish Metallic Thread 800M by RNK Distributing
Embellish Metallic Thread brings real metallic sparkle to machine embroidery and decorative quilting projects. The 800M format provides generous yardage for substantial embroidery designs or decorative quilting accents. For metallic-look effects without metallic-thread handling, compare Fantastico 5169 Sterling Silver; RNK's core embroidery line is covered in the Floriani thread guide. Available in 8 colours that cover the key metallic applications:
- 4 Gold — warm classic gold; the most-used metallic in quilting and embroidery
- 33 Aqua Blue — vivid metallic aqua for coastal and tropical accents
- 43 Red — bold metallic red for holiday and patriotic designs
- 44 Silver — bright metallic silver; the classic cool metallic
- 45 Embellish Blue — deep metallic blue for formal and art designs
- 46 Peach — soft metallic peach for romantic and floral accents
- 47 Light Purple — soft metallic lavender for feminine and vintage designs
- 48 Sterling — darker, more complex metallic silver for sophisticated work
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop metallic thread from shredding?
Slow down and size up: a topstitch or metallic needle (90/14) with its elongated eye, reduced machine speed, loosened top tension, and a vertical thread delivery path. Most metallic frustration is friction — remove the friction points and Embellish runs cleanly.
Where does real metallic beat metallic-look polyester?
Anywhere light hits directly: candlelit holiday pieces, show quilts under gallery lighting, and embroidery accents meant to genuinely glint. Metallic-look variegates like Sterling Silver approximate the effect in flat light but can't match true reflective sparkle.
Should metallic go in the bobbin?
No — run a smooth 60wt polyester bobbin under metallic top thread. Metallics belong on top only, where their construction faces minimal friction; in the bobbin case they abrade and break.
