The ultimate guide to variegated threads! What they are & how & when to use them in your embroidery

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Variegated embroidery threads can be confusing; they look beautiful in the skein but how do you use them and what can you stitch with them? In this video I talk all about the different kinds, some dos and don'ts of using them and show how they can be used with different stitches and different techniques using some pieces from my collection.
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@Rosemary-go9wj Год назад

Thank you Sarah. I love using variegated threads. I also loved seeing Ginger Cat. My beautiful ginger cat, Tristan died last week, two months short of 21. I miss him so much.

@Jen-CelticWarrior 7 месяцев назад

So sorry for your loss of Tristan. They leave such a hole in our lives when they’re gone.😢

@judymarkel8029 Год назад

I love variegated threads. One of the 1st flosses I bought with my babysitting money was blue variegated. Way back in the 60's. Thank you so much for this information

@MaidMirawyn 8 месяцев назад

I used a lot of variegated thread as a teenager, because it was a fun way to liven up quick and simple cross stitch pieces.

@christineheslin5702 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Professor Homfray

@blkcat93 Год назад

Another fun thing is to split the 6 strand and recombine one set upside down.

@lynnfulton1151 7 месяцев назад

2.21.24. 1.40 pm You help me relax with the idea of hand sewing. Slow stitching and crewel work appeal to me. You are so appreciated, I really enjoyed the chat!

@danisehetland3576 Год назад

Thanks!

@katetreick1646 2 месяца назад

I bought some variegated threads because they were so pretty…now I have some ideas on how to use them! ❤

@melanie7781 Год назад

I haven't tried a lot of variated threads, but DMC 115 variated thread makes the most beautiful apples.

@anncat1957 Год назад

I love this. I was thinking maybe variegated for skies, rocks/moumtains/sea beds. I have missed your help so much and am getting back into fun things again. My husband passed away very suddenly in January and it threw me. But am getting back to things I love and thankfully you are still here teaching us! ❤

@carolchampagne7648 12 дней назад

Thank you so much for your brilliant, always informative posts on RU-vid. I've been embroidering for the past 57 years. I started when I was 9. I instantly loved it. While my friends went to parties, I sat and sewed. It is one of my true loves, second to my family and faith. I am now homebound due to a stroke. However, I have regained my ability to do the embroidery. I especially love crewel embroidery and have enjoyed your posts on that subject. I am very interested in the possibility of working detailed crewel embroidery projects into quilts for wall hangings. I want to highlight the embroidery, using 3 or 4 different but related pieces (for example, "flowers in baskets," "cute animals," or "nostalgic portraits of childhood," etc.) to create a theme, surrounded by patchwork blocks in muted or pastel colors in order to not overtake the beauty of the embroidery. What do you think? Do you have any suggestions or ideas? Thank you, Carol in Kansas, USA.

@nitajohnston8266 Год назад

I was watching one of your older videos and this video popped on. I’m starting to learn.

@michellenewland3351 Год назад

This was very fun to watch, I had no idea there were so many types of variegated threads❤

@laracraft82 Год назад

The silk thread was stunning ❤😮

@helenstark5463 Год назад

Wwwww I've never thought of completing cross stitch that way (as when you stitched a whole cross). Really interesting - I can see it would use a lot more thread but I guess it's all about getting the lay of the stitches right 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@sherryzimmerman9220 Год назад

I agree with so many of the below glowing comments….a whole world of pondering opened up with this video…..embroidery has always fascinated me since watching my Grandmother…….but I am thankful that You include cross stitch and very new to me slow stitching which I am entranced with your work …and just makes so much organic sense in a busy world…..

@SusanMJB45 Год назад

Oh my....... I have learned so much about variegated and multi color threads from this video. I had no idea about all the different threads that are available. Thank you Sarah. This was so comprehensive and informative.... as are all of your excellent videos. And the embroidery projects that you have shown us from your work are amazing and gorgeous. You are so creative and skilled and you are an amazingly fantastic teacher. Thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!!

@blkcat93 Год назад

I substitute the word 'control' with serendipitous. I appreciate the color variations and how you can move around your piece stitching and filling in playing with light and dark.

@heathermacmaster5666 Год назад

Life is funny... I just bought a Halloween cross stitch pattern magazine and, wouldn't you know, they used a lot of variegated Floss for moons and swamps and such. Now I know what not to do when stitching lol!!!

@gaymarglin9071 Год назад

I do have a selection of variegated threads that someone gave to me but I never used them.... now I have some great ideas for them, thanks!

@EmbroideryArtbyNat Год назад

I use variegated and multicolored embroidery threads a lot in my projects 🌈 Especially I love to use Cosmo Seasons variegated threads 🧵 they’re super silky and they have unique color combinations that are perfect for floral designs 🌸 🍃

@heden1460 Год назад

That was interesting. I have only used variegated thread once so far. It turned out nice.

@kathleenhaas4998 Год назад

Hello Sarah looking forward to finishing today's video. Enjoy your day/evening. Thanks for the help as always...

@lauriebrock470 Год назад

Thank you for your beautiful embroidery and excellent teaching!❤

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Год назад

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@marinamarazu5064 10 месяцев назад

Great information, thank you so much! I had no idea about the difference between the various variegated threads. So much too learn! You explained it so well. Thank you!

@chericeevans9990 Год назад

It works really well with lettering

@EmbroideryArtbyNat Год назад

That’s a really great idea! 🌈 I love using them for lettering as well!

@barbaracabrera207 Год назад

GREAT VIDEO!!! Very helpful. I didn't know there was more than just 1-kind. Variegated. TFS! Austin TX USA

@maxibake9323 Год назад

Oohh you've made some Beautiful work with the Variegated floss there. I do have Red, Purple, Pink & Green. Not used them very much, except for fine Crochet earrings. Thank you for giving me some great ideas of how to use them in other ways. TFS Sarah, take care & Happy Weekend. ❤️🙂🐶

@judithdaus6083 7 месяцев назад

Very interesting & informative - you're a great teacher!

@Debdebberdebbest Год назад

So many interesting things to know about using these lovely threads! Thank you, Sarah!

@rebeccat5738 Год назад

Never had the confidence to use variegated threads before, but as ever you inform and inspire to have a go, thank you

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Год назад

Once you start you won't stop...:)!

@ein1985 Год назад

Must learn to “relinquish the control” … I like that Sarah! Great advice, thanks again for a wonderfully informative video! Beautiful mandala piece too!

@kajalsingh9554 Год назад

Love the mandala design with the beads. Thank you for a great tutorial.

@sonyataylor5919 Год назад

Thoroughly enjoying the class this week as per usual Sarah. I appreciate your time effort and knowledge and hit the super thanks when I can because your teaching and devotion is divine. I don't expect you to thank me every time I hit the super thanks, I'm just super grateful. Hope you both have a lovely week.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Год назад

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@perranmaid Год назад

Great video. I have lots of this type of thread and it was wonderful to understand them better. I love using them in slow stitching, great for samplers. Thank you x

@tokyorosa Год назад

Beautiful examples at the end! Thank you for another lovely video.

@carolynmartin1268 Год назад

Love using the varigated Autumn DMC to make leaves wuth shades of sienna, dk red, amber, orange, & gold. Love your videos!! ❤❤❤

@mirandamartin9080 Год назад

I just wanted to thank you really. I love your videos and you have helped me so much in improving my embroidery sometimes just the little tips make such a difference. Thanks you so much.

@margaretgarlick6840 Год назад

Thanks

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Год назад

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@marleenoceanbreeze6510 Год назад

Thank you so much, Sarah, for another wonderful video. I love seeing how variegated threads can be used. I have several of the DMC variations and they're so pretty. I used the subtle turquoise shaded one to do a blackwork SAL a couple of years ago. Was subtle enough not to distract for all the blackstitch patterns, but added a little extra pizzazz. Your needlepoint pieces are gorgeous! Seems ginger cat just wants to use solid floss colours 😆Take care, and happy stitching.

@VivianMolinares-cq6li 6 месяцев назад

I love using variegated threads, especially when I’m creating a garden or the bottom of the ocean. It’s especially fun with French knots.

@ceriedwards6315 Год назад

That was really useful, thank you Sarah!! I've just treated myself to a few variegated threads, but couldn't work out why there were so many to choose from - now it all makes sense!!! I have only used them on slow stitching projects, to add a bit of variety without having to think about it. I really appreciate your videos as I've been a lifelong patchwork and quilter, but a recent convert to embroidery, and currently enjoying some courses with the RSN, both online and at Hampton Court... such a treat!!

@witchywoman4139 Год назад

Really helpful video, Sarah! I've long been fascinated with variegated threads, but I haven't quite known how to properly incorporate them into my stitching. This video gave me some wonderful ideas, and now I'm itching to get to stitching! Thanks for everything!

@barbarahunter6375 Год назад

Really interesting Sarah. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. Great to some some of your older pieces and how you change some of the threads used

@fiberjazz Год назад

Thank you! It is so helpful for me to see how these different threads appear in different types of stitching; it really helps predict when I might be happy with the tonal or color changing thread and when I'll likely want to change single-colored threads on my own. Great time and money-saving information! Nice seeing Ginger Cat; I miss Pinky Cat (hope Pinky is OK). Ear scritches to both of them! 💖

@Angela-en6oh Год назад

Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. I have used variegated threads, with some pretty mixed results, in the past. But you have provided some really useful suggestions for a number of applications, so I will definitely have another go with these threads.

@pamgrover9910 5 месяцев назад

Great tutorial ,thank you.

@myriamregnier6859 Год назад

Merci beaucoup pour cette très belle vidéo. J'adores les fils et toutes les couleurs . 😍😍😍👌👏👏🌞🌼

@jenrodgers4677 Год назад

Thank you for the information.

@marianneknapp4846 7 месяцев назад

Such Lovely embroidery 💕🌷😊

@CFW1 Год назад

Helpful video. Thank you.

@Cooky_5580 11 месяцев назад

Very helpful Thank You!

@JuaniqueVerde Год назад

I enjoyed this and learned some new things. Thanks for saying you could use the variegated thread to help pick out the color palette! I’m no good at that so that was really helpful. A tip I’d like to add is that the color closest to the needle will be the first color that the stitch will be. This is something I found out recently! Also, if you cut the floss where you can’t continue the color on a new piece, just use the next color after that one to keep the appearance of the variegation. As always, THANKS SARAH!!!! ❤❤❤❤

@barbarawest1205 Год назад

I do mainly cross stitch and variegated/overdyed thread fascinates me. I'm always happy to hear a new technique or get a clearer explanation of something I thought I understood -- like cutting the thread so the colors match at each end. Of course! Cutting it in the middle of a color makes so much more sense that cutting at the point where the color repeat starts over! Thank you, Sarah! But I heard a couple of terms in the first 13 minutes that puzzled me. It looked like you were holding stranded cotton both times, but you referred to them being "more like'' (and sounded like) perlite (perle-like?) or perle. In the States perle cotton is tightly twisted, non--separable, and with a slight sheen. Is it different in the UK, or should I just blame imperfect resolution on my laptop screen and maybe also my hearing?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Год назад

Perle thread here is the same where you are Barbara. I'll go back and listen to what I said!

@barbarawest1205 Год назад

T@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thanks, Sarah!

@ljbj4 6 месяцев назад

very helpful info; thank you! 😊

@jacquelinebergman6431 Год назад

Well that is a timely video as I was eyeing up some multi-coloured thread I have in my stash and thinking about using it for a slow stitching project. I think some of the variegated threads with long colour changes could be cut into light, medium and dark thread sections (or maybe just light and dark) for thread painting, so that you have some control over the shading, but I haven't tried it (💡now there's a reason to "sample"!😊). Thread painting shaded with the more subtle DMC Variatitions skeins could also be really beautiful if you shaded with analogous coloured skeins as they are similar in colour. Maybe you could experiment with these techniques in another video.

@TrappedinSLC Год назад

I did something along those lines with some of the long change DMC variegated for an embroidery project doing satin stitch in the sky - it came out looking really really nice because the colors go together perfectly.

@rosejohnson452 Год назад

Thank you.

@loismiller4031 Год назад

great info Sarah. Thank you. I have fallen in love with Stef Francis threads--totally in love!

@MaidMirawyn 8 месяцев назад

I think I’m going to try some variegated thread for the slow stitched needle book I’m starting tomorrow! I haven’t used variegated thread (except for bookbinding) since I was a teenager! And I happen to have some I bought because it was pretty, with no idea what I would use it for.

@Kayenne54 9 месяцев назад

So many good points to remember with the variegated. Thank you for your patience explaining it all. 🙂

@karennielsen9248 Год назад

Very informative!

@laracraft82 Год назад

I have the multi coloured vargrated thread and love using them with wire work as the couching stitch effect makes the shape look very pretty. Thank you for this video luv hugs xx

@Cooky_5580 11 месяцев назад

Love the cat!

@marianneknapp4846 7 месяцев назад

Great choices ❤

@diane2941 Год назад

Thanks for all the info. I had no idea there were different types of variegated threads.

@azanaq Год назад

Thank you for providing such amazing resources 🙏🏾

@inekeklijn 3 месяца назад

Geweldig weer en ik wil zoveel maken en leren ppffff🤪

@darlenefarmer5921 Год назад

Great video! Thank you. 😊

@dawnenright5014 Год назад

Thanks so much for this info. I love the variegated threads but I didn't know there were options. Now to find them in NZ.

@signchic3 Год назад

Good morning, Ginger Kitty.

@ljnoble5171 Год назад

I'm fascinated by the direction in which you make your cross stitch stitches. Why do you move diagonally from one to another instead of creating vertical stitches on the back, please?