Gütermann Metallic Threads add beauty to your quilting projects by Paul Leger November 28, 2024 written by Paul Leger November 28, 2024 50 Yesterday we discovered how easy it is to use Gütermann metallic threads in your projects as well as SCHMETZ Metallic Needles. Today we’re making decorations for a tabletop, or maybe even to put on a wall. The star of the day will again be Gütermann Metallic Threads. I want to show an example of another wonderful use for these threads. Gütermann Metallic Threads For this decoration, I used a fabric with a pearl finish. For every 6½” strip, I calculated I could get at least 2, maybe 3 ornaments per strip depending on the size of the ornament. Most quilters and sewers now have machines with more stitches than we’ll ever use or know about. For that reason, I went looking at what fun stitches I had. I found a perfect stitch of a snowflake. Before starting, I want to quickly mention a very important item that will make the ornaments look so much better, HEATNBOND Stitch n Sew Tear-Away Stabilizer. HeatnBond Stitch n Sew Tear-Away Stabilizer Some sewers have commented that HeatnBond stabilizer is for embroidery only. Believe me when I say it’s also for those who quilt and sew. I use a stabilizer every time I want to put a decorative stitch on fabric, otherwise the fabric doesn’t have enough body to allow for a pretty result. In the photo below the differences are obvious. I didn’t use a stabilizer when I sewed the red snowflake pattern. There’s a stabilizer under the green snowflakes. The green snowflakes lay flatter, and the stitching is a much better quality. A sample of stitching with and without stabilizer. With a piece of stabilizer under the fabric I stitched rows of snowflakes using green and red, Gütermann Metallic threads. All the rows are approximately 1” apart. I encourage everyone to give this a try. Play and explore using different stitches. I want everyone to have fun! Rows of stitched snowflakes Tear off the excess stabilizer around the stitching and save the leftovers for another time. Don’t worry about the bits left directly behind and in the stitching. They stay there to continue to add stability. As demonstrated in my earlier post, Quilt a Merry Christmas Table Runner with HeatnBond and Metallic Threads, trace an ornament shape on the paper side of HEATNBOND Lite Iron-On Adhesive then press it to the back of the fabric. HeatnBond has so many excellent products for those who do embroidery and for quilters too. A sample of HeatnBond products Isn’t it fun to do decorative stitching with Gütermann Metallic Threads? I’m sure that you’ll find lots of new places to use this beautiful thread. Tomorrow is the last of my posts for this week. Come back then and I’ll show you my techniques for completing the tabletop decorations. 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After moving to Ottawa in 1996, I joined my first guild. I took more courses and began to buy quilting books and lots of fabrics. Quilting has become my passion. I have made over 150 more quilts since then, and have never looked back. I now share my knowledge of quilting by teaching and doing presentations, and blogging! previous post Add Festive Sparkle to your quilts with Gütermann Metallic Threads next post The Wi-Fi capabilities of the Husqvarna VIKING Designer Quartz 29 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... DIY quilted Christmas ornaments with Bosal Foam Stabilizer Add Festive Sparkle to your quilts with Gütermann... Effortless holiday quilting with UNIQUE Pressing Mat and... Quilt a Merry Christmas Table Runner with HeatnBond... 6 easy steps to assemble a quilt using... 5 simple sewing notions make fun blocks for... Use hook and loop tape to make peek-a-boo... 5 easy steps to make chenille fabric 4 easy steps to create texture in a... 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