Embroidery Tip from Great Notions

I'm on so many email mailing lists for embroidery, sewing and quilting; I can hardly keep track of all the emails I receive! But I did find this embroidery tip from Great Notions very unique! I've used two colors of thread through the needle before and it enhances the design!!

You may have seen the twisted threads that give a combination of two colors of
thread blended together. You can create your own version of twist thread by
using two colors threaded through the same needle.

Place a needle with a large eye in your machine. Pass the two selected thread colors through the needle. You may keep the threads closer together by passing both through a small section of drinking straw placed in the thread path.

This technique is very pleasing on many types of designs. For example, place two
shades of green through the needle for lifelike foliage. Use two shades such as
gray for a realistic building. Brown and tan threaded together can make animals
with a more natural appearance.