Red stands in the full part of the palette. On black and denim the tone reads especially clean. The spool holds 200 m. Weight 40 matches usual machine embroidery thread, and the colour code is 015. The spool is sold singly.
Metallic thread belongs where things should shine: monograms, stars, outlines — not across large areas. Metallic thread is more demanding to work than smooth embroidery thread, but it repays that with an effect no matt thread reaches. Do not iron directly over finished embroidery. The spool belongs upright and dust-free in your box.
What Madeira Metallic Sparkling Rot is suitable for
- monograms with a metallic shine
- festive and Christmas decorations
- stars, snowflakes and ornaments
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
Why does metallic thread break so easily?
Because the metal foil around its core is more delicate than a smooth polyester filament. Stitch slower, loosen the top tension and fit a metallic needle with a large eye — that usually solves it.
Which bobbin thread suits it?
A fine bobbin thread, as with any machine embroidery. Metallic thread belongs on top only; in the bobbin it would upset stitch formation and abrade in the hook.
What is the colour code for?
Metallic tones differ in nuances that are hard to describe. The code on the spool is therefore the only reliable detail when you want to restock the same shine.
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.
