By Lindee Goodall

Accordion Spacing

Stitch spacing that gradually changes between dense and open fill, producing effects similar to halftones and color mix. Used for shading, color effects, layering, and interleaving several colors.

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Embroidery Tip

  • Using specialty threads that are thicker than 40-wt will make your embroidery feel thicker and stiffer. Most 2-color twists are 35-wt and even this slight difference is noticeable. UV-activated and glow-in-the-dark threads may be even heavier.

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