This sample uses one stitch in thedifferent threads of one colour to illustrate the different effects that can be achieved. The canvas is 10 pt and the surface has been painted in dark brown to provide a pleasing contrast to the orange coloured threads. The stitch used is Cretan Stitch in a range of threads from top left to right: metallic machine, cotton flower, cotton perle 8, crewel wool, knitting ribbon, bobbly yarn, cotton perle (5), stranded silk, silk ribbon, tapestry wool, raffia, string or twine, leather cording, fabris strips, fancy yarn and crewel wook (double thickness).
Some interesting textures can be achieved using different weights and types of thread. Some yarns such as raffia, string, leather cord and bobbly wool are perhaps better if they are couched onto the surface as these were quite hard to pull through the canvas. Fabric strips produce an interesting effect when the edges fray and would be good for landscape or natural subjects.
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