Aqua sits in the blue range and reads deep or fresh depending on the fabric — the surroundings decide. The spool holds 200 m. Weight 40 matches usual machine embroidery thread, and the colour code is 037. Stitch considerably slower than with polyester thread, otherwise it breaks.
For festive decorations, occasion wear and anything meant to work in the light, this is the right pick. Madeira builds it from two parts — a load-bearing core and the foil around it. That makes it more delicate than polyester and visually unmistakable.
What Madeira Metallic Sparkling Aqua is suitable for
- outlines around matt embroidery designs
- stars, snowflakes and ornaments
- appliqué on occasion wear
Sewing tips
- Eine Metallicnadel mit größerem Öhr verwenden — sie schont die Umwicklung.
- Deutlich langsamer sticken als mit Polyestergarn, sonst reißt der Faden.
- Oberfadenspannung spürbar lockern.
- Die Spule waagerecht abrollen lassen, nicht senkrecht von oben abziehen.
- Nicht bügeln über der Stickerei — Metallfolie verträgt keine direkte Hitze.
Available in more colours in the Madeira Metallic Sparkling series.
Frequently asked questions
Which needle do I need?
A metallic needle. Its larger eye rubs less against the wrapping, which otherwise abrades. With an ordinary embroidery needle the thread breaks far more often, especially on dense designs.
Can I stitch whole areas with it?
Technically yes, visually rarely sensible. The shine works hardest as an accent. Across large areas it reads restless, and longer stitching time raises the risk of thread breaks.
How durable is the embroidery?
Under normal use good. Metallic thread is not meant for garments stressed daily — for festive pieces, decoration and accents its durability is entirely sufficient.
Is the spool sold singly?
Yes, every spool is sold on its own. Since metallic thread is usually needed for single accents only, one spool often lasts across many projects without running out.
