35 metre spool

“Composed of flat filament silk and fine gilt wire twisted together, this is unlike other metallic “wrapped” threads. Strong, flexible and resilient, Gilt Sylke Twist is designed to be used in many types of needlework, whether for historical reproduction or present-day needle art.

Gilt wire is composed of ½% gold on a silver plated copper core. Filament silk is an untwisted, flat silk.

A #24 chenille needle is recommended, but you can also use a #24 tapestry needle. After threading your needle, twist the thread tail and it will not come out of the eye.”

Description by Access Commodities

These beautiful threads are being used in the re-creation of a 17th century embroidered jacket. The “Plimoth Jacket” is featured in “The Embroiderer’s Story” on the following web site for Plimoth Plantation.

Have a look at the following link: www.plimoth.org/embroidery-blog