Embossing is a decorative technique that involves using pressure and heat to raise a design or pattern off of the surface of materials. It is a wonderful way to add a sense of luxury and texture to your projects.Embossing can be done on fabric, paper, leather, metals and plastics. It requires a die or plate to be created for the design that you want to be embossed.

If you’re planning to use plain cross stitch fabric for your project, you can easily create embossed effects by using pattern transfer paper. This is a type of tracing paper that has a powdery coating on one side which marks the design on the fabric. You can draw the pattern on the tracing paper with a regular pencil or use a permanent marking pen to create the lines. Once the embossing is completed, you can brush away any stray markings. You can also paint or dab the fabric with acrylics and glitter to enhance the effect even more. The results are very interesting and can really make your cross stitch design stand out from the rest of the fabric.

Tiffany Loy is an industrial designer who has been exploring the sculptural possibilities of textiles for many years. She’s developed a system of embossing that can process very narrow meterage, yet requires very little space to set up in the studio.The Metallic Embossed Effect cross stitch fabric is made from polyester and has gold or silver strands woven throughout the fabric. It is a great way to add a bit of sparkle and bling to your project!To create a more subtle sparkle with these threads. These are both a little more soft compared to typical metallic floss and therefore easier to work with.

Whenever you use any metallic thread, you need to take special care with how you thread it on your needle. This will make a huge difference to the way it works!It’s a good idea to use bees wax or another thread conditioner before you start working with your metallic embroidery floss. This will help the thread to tangle and twist less, which will in turn make it much more controllable.

This ain't your grandma's cross stitch fabric. It's a high-quality gold quality aida woven in the USA. A tad over 1 yard of this schmalzy stuff will keep you stitching for years to come. The best part? It's a dollop less expensive than buying out your local quilt shop. This is the kind of thing you'll be proud to display on your wall for all to see. It's also the kind of thing you'll feel confident to give as a gift.