Using GlissenGloss thread
I am using GlissenGloss thread for the first time. Two strands of GlissenGloss with one strand of regular thread and the GlissenGloss does not stay together well. With each stitch I have to run my fingers along the three threads to keep them together and they still don't stay. After a couple of cross stitches I find one of the GlissenGloss threads are shorter than the others so I keep pulling and trimming the ends. It is slow and frustrating progress, but I love the result, the added sparkle adds so much. Hope someone has a suggestion. Thanks.
Posted by: bristo on 08/14/17
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Hi bristo - I have used glissengloss many times on my stoney creek projects. When it first came out about 10 years ago or so I had a terrible time with it and quit buying sc patterns because most of their patterns use it. But over the years I really missed my sc patterns as they are really pretty/neat. I contacted sc and asked them for some advice and they told me to use a larger eyed needle than the one I had been using - I went from a 26 to a 24 and that worked much nicer as the larger eye opened up the holes which were catching the threads. I use 14 ct aida on my projects as it is easier on the eyes. They also told me to use shorter lengths (about 6") and it wouldn't fray as much. I did this and even though I felt like all I was doing was cutting thread and putting it in the needle it is well worth the extra time. I really enjoy working with glissengloss now and love the final look on my projects. I hope I have helped you a little. If you have any more questions please come back to our chat room as there are others who use the glissengloss as well as me.
cheryl
by: clpatt123 on 08/14/17
Ooo! I first used Glissen Gloss. That design used it on a cat. When done, I told myself, "Never again!" That was in 1974.

With aging, I did receive a bit of patience (I do warn others to not push it). I did what you did, bigger needle, shorter strands,
smoothing it between my fingers, but now get great success with this and with Krenik metallic floss. Just buy one little box-shaped amount. It lasts a long time. Unlike beeswax, it leaves no sticky residue and allows the floss to glide!
by: Su Pitt on 08/14/17
If no-one has mentioned it already == the last lady was referring to a product called Thread Heaven (in a little blue box). It works really great to help temperamental threads be more cooperative.
by: quilterangel123 on 08/15/17
When I'm using blending filaments or metallic thread I cut the length, make a loop and thread the loop end into the eye then take the loop over the end of the needle and pull so that it is "tied" to the needle (you may have to go on line to get the full description) but I never have trouble with the filament or metallic slipping out of my needle and driving me over the edge.
by: judy.boatman on 08/15/17
I agree Thread Heaven will help, and that shorter thread lengths and patience will help. And the knotting technique helps, too.

Lynn
by: lnkenny on 08/15/17