Raised stitch definition
The substantial No. 12 weight gives open designs, outlines and motifs visible dimension.
Madeira 8061 · Glamour No. 12 Smartbox
Dimensional metallic colour with a soft, sparkling finish
Create bold, raised metallic effects with eighteen 200m Snapspools of Madeira Glamour No. 12. This heavyweight yet supple embroidery-effect thread adds volume and light-catching texture, while the included printed colour card and Glamour embroidery needles help you begin with the right tools.
- 18 verified metallic shades spanning silver, gold, jewel, green, blue and rose tones.
- Heavyweight No. 12 effect thread for prominent, three-dimensional embroidery.
- Glamour needles and colour card included in a reusable organised case.
18 spoolsfixed metallic assortment
200mon each Snapspool
3600mtotal effect thread
No. 12dtex 440
This is a fixed 18-colour Smartbox. It contains eighteen 200m Glamour No. 12 spools, a printed Glamour colour card and Glamour embroidery needles. Madeira’s current specification does not list a design CD.
Metallic embroidery with genuine volume
Glamour No. 12 is a strong, heavyweight metallic effect thread developed for three-dimensional machine embroidery. It creates a hand-worked appearance with pronounced shimmer while maintaining a softer, more pliable feel than its bold surface suggests.
Soft metallic texture
Glamour adds sparkle and volume without the rigid feel associated with some heavy effect threads.
Strong construction
Madeira’s blend supports the tensile strength needed for embroidery and machine-quilting highlights.
Use Glamour where sparkle and texture are part of the design
Three-dimensional embroidery
Choose open, suitably digitised designs that allow the heavyweight thread to build bold, visible texture.
Machine-quilting accents
Add metallic lines, highlighted contours and feature stitching where the thread should become part of the surface design.
Festive and occasion projects
Bring radiance to garments, accessories, decorations, gifts and home décor without relying on tiny dense fill stitches.
Decorative machine stitching
Test compatible built-in stitches at a larger scale and moderate density to showcase the thick effect thread.
Design choice matters. Glamour No. 12 is much heavier than standard embroidery thread. Use designs and stitch settings intended or adjusted for heavyweight effect thread rather than substituting it into dense conventional embroidery unchanged.
Every metallic shade included in article 8061
The complete filling plan and individual close-ups below come from the exact Madeira 8061 image hosted with this listing. Use the colour number and name when matching or reordering Glamour thread.
3041 · SilverIncluded · 200m
3262 · GraphiteIncluded · 200m
3000 · Prism WhiteIncluded · 200m
3225 · Silver GoldIncluded · 200m
3025 · Pure GoldIncluded · 200m
3021 · Gold MedalIncluded · 200m
3227 · Mystic GoldIncluded · 200m
3027 · AmberIncluded · 200m
3228 · BrocadeIncluded · 200m
3052 · Glamour GreenIncluded · 200m
3057 · EmeraldIncluded · 200m
3037 · Jade GreenIncluded · 200m
3033 · Sky BlueIncluded · 200m
3038 · SapphireIncluded · 200m
3012 · AmethystIncluded · 200m
3013 · RoseIncluded · 200m
3015 · RubyIncluded · 200m
3290 · Coral FishIncluded · 200m
Metallic colour changes with light. Screen settings and viewing angle can alter the apparent shine and tone. Match by the Madeira number and compare with the included printed colour card when precision matters.
Give Glamour space to move and shine
Fit the correct needle
Use the included Glamour embroidery needle; Madeira recommends NM 100/16 for Glamour No. 12.
Choose an open design
Use embroidery prepared for heavyweight thread, with suitable density, stitch length and clearance.
Thread with care
Follow the machine manual, keep the thread path smooth and make sure the spool feeds without snagging.
Test at a steady speed
Stitch a project sample first, then refine speed, tension, stabiliser and design settings as required.
Store Glamour cleanly between projects
Return spools to the case
Keep every shade in its filling-plan position so the assortment remains organised and easy to check.
Secure the thread end
Use the Snapspool’s locking base to prevent loose ends, tangles and unnecessary abrasion during storage.
Keep clean and dry
Store away from dust, damp, direct sunlight and high heat to help protect the thread’s metallic finish.
Madeira Glamour No. 12 Smartbox at a glance
| Brand | Madeira |
|---|---|
| Product | Glamour No. 12 Smartbox |
| Smartbox article | 8061 |
| Thread article | 9806 |
| Thread type | Heavyweight metallic embroidery-effect thread |
| Thread size | No. 12 · dtex 440 |
| Material | 60% polyester, 30% metallised polyester, 10% polyamide |
| Spool format | 200m Snapspool |
| Thread contents | 18 spools · 3600m total |
| Included colours | 3041, 3262, 3000, 3225, 3025, 3021, 3227, 3027, 3228, 3052, 3057, 3037, 3033, 3038, 3012, 3013, 3015 and 3290 |
| Included accessories | Printed Glamour colour card and Glamour embroidery needles |
| Recommended needle | Embroidery needle NM 100/16 · Madeira article 9453 |
| Use | Machine embroidery and machine-quilting effects |
| GTIN | 4003760981424 |
Good to know before you buy
How much thread is included?
The Smartbox contains eighteen 200m Snapspools, giving 3600m of Glamour No. 12 metallic effect thread.
Can I choose or exchange the colours?
No. Madeira article 8061 is supplied as the fixed 18-colour assortment shown in the filling plan.
What accessories are included?
Madeira’s current specification includes Glamour embroidery needles and a printed Glamour colour card.
Does the current set include a design CD?
A design CD appeared with some older Smartbox configurations, but Madeira’s current 8061 specification does not list one. This refreshed listing therefore does not promise a CD.
Can I use Glamour No. 12 like ordinary embroidery thread?
Not as a direct substitution in every design. It is a heavyweight effect thread and performs best with suitable open designs, adjusted density and the recommended large-eye needle.
Which needle should I use?
Madeira recommends an NM 100/16 embroidery needle, including Madeira Glamour needle article 9453. Matching needles are included in the Smartbox.
Can it be used for machine quilting?
Yes. Madeira identifies Glamour No. 12 as suitable for machine-quilting effects because of its strength and pronounced metallic finish.
Is this the same as Glamour No. 20?
No. This Smartbox contains Glamour No. 12. Glamour No. 20 is a different thread and assortment, so use the product number and specifications when comparing them.
Give embroidery genuine dimension and sparkle
From soft silver and layered gold to emerald, sapphire and ruby, the Glamour No. 12 Smartbox puts 3600m of heavyweight metallic effect thread within easy reach.