Use Kreinik 1/8" Ribbon in Cross Stitch (8ct), Needlepoint (10-14 ct), Plastic Canvas (7-10 ct), Machine Embroidery (couch), Ribbon Embroidery, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking. It makes fun embellishments like bows, streamers, and borders. In fly fishing, it lays flat, offering a smoother look, maximum metallic effect, and a little weight to bodies and heads without adding too much bulk (ends can be intentionally frayed for added effects).