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Needlepoint Threads - What's Are My Options?

You need threads for your canvas but should you order Cotton or Pick Our Favorites? Here's what you might consider with each thread choice:

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Cotton Threads

Cotton is a good-value thread option and you can take it anywhere! It's sturdy, doesn't pill, and has a slight sheen to it. Cotton floss is a 6-ply thread and some stitchers don't like dealing with the plies (it's harder to get them to sit flat on the canvas). Also, cotton can feel more "rigid" to stitch with as it doesn't have as much stretch in it as wool and silk. Here at Needlepoint.com, we will select cotton floss, perle cotton, or Threadworx overdyed cotton, depending upon the canvas mesh and the color match. Sometimes you will get a combination. 

Pick Our Favorites

With this option, we pick from any fiber in the store, which for the team at Needlepoint.com is like being handed the keys to the candy store. Fuzzy fibers, velvets, silks, sparkles - you name it. We go out of our way to include the best thread we can so you can achieve the most beautiful result. We often add thread notes with ideas for where to place the threads or how to use them, and, because we know "things" about each of the fibers (e.g.some threads are more fun in small doses - looking at you, Frosty Rays) we include just the right amount of each.

Thread Preferences

Select your desired thread option and feel free to tailor your thread selection by notating in the 'Thread Preferences' box whether you need a specific thickness for durability, a soft thread for flexibility, or a special finish like sparkle or matte to ensure you get the perfect fit. Customize your experience further by adding any specific requests, such as pliability or texture, to ensure the threads meet your exact needs for your project.

Our Thread Selection

Strand: The whole piece of thread as cut from the skein
Ply: A separate unit of a strand. Some strands are meant to by plied, others are not

BRAND 18 Count/ # of Strands 13 Count/ # of Strands
Alpaca 18 1 Strand
Alpaca Petite 1 Strand
Angora 1 Strand 1 Strand
Arctic Rays 1 Strand 1 Strand
Bella Lusso Wool 2-3 Strands 4-5 Strands
Bouclé 1 Strand 1 Strand
Crystal Braid 1 Strand 1 Strand
DMC/Butterfly Floss 4 Ply 7-8 Ply
DMC Perle Cotton #3 1 Strand
DMC Perle Cotton #5 1 Strand 1 Strand if heavily painted
Elizabeth Bradley Wool 1 Strand (10ct also)
Entice 1 Strand 1 Strand gives light coverage
Essentials 1 Strand
Flair 1 Strand 1 Strand
Fluffy Fleece 1 Strand Couch 1 Strand Couch
Frosty Rays 1 Strand 1 Strand
Fuzzy Stuff 1 Strand 2 Strands
Fyre Werks 1 Strand 1 Strand
Glisten 1 Strand 1 or 2 Strands
Impressions 1-2 Stands
Kreinik #4, #8 (Threadworx Overdyed), #12 1 Strand
Kreinik #16 1 Strand
Neon Rays 1 Strand 1 Strand
Neon Rays+ 1 Strand 1 Strand
Pepper Pot Silk 1 Strand 1 Strand
Patent Leather 1 Strand 1 Strand/Long Stitches
Petite Silk Lame Braid 1 Strand/light coverage
Petite Sparkle Rays 1 Strand
Planet Earth Silk 1 Strand
Planet Earth 6 Ply Silk 4 Ply 6 Ply
Planet Earth Wool 1 Strand
Ribbon Floss 1 Strand for long stitches 1 Strand
River Silk 1 Strand for long stitches 1 Strand
Silk & Ivory (Classic/Stardust) 1 Strand if heavily painted 1 Strand
Silk Lame Braid for 13 1 Strand
Silk Lame Braid for 18 1 Strand 1 Strand
Silk Lame Braid Plus 1 Strand 1 Strand
Snow (Caron) 1 Strand 1 Strand/light coverage
Splendor 4 Ply 6-7 Ply
Straw Silk 1 Strand 1 Strand/light coverage
ThreadworX Metallic Overdye 1 Strand
ThreadworX Overdyed Floss 2-3 Ply 6-8 Ply
Twinkle 1 Strand 2 Strands
Very Velvet 1 Strand
Very Velvet Petite 1 Strand 1 Strand/light coverage
Vineyard Silk (Classic/Shimmer) 1 Strand 1 Strand if heavily painted
Vineyard Merino 1 Strand 1 Strand if heavily painted
Water N Ice 1 Strand 1 Strand
Weeks Dye Works 4 Ply 7-8 Ply
Wisper 2 Strands 4 Strands

Thread Talks

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DMC Cotton

DMC cotton is a high-quality, long-staple cotton thread that is widely used in embroidery, cross-stitch, and other needlework projects. The DMC brand is well-known for its consistency, vibrant color range, and durability.

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Neon Rays & Neon Rays Plus

Popular for adding a bold, eye-catching effect to projects, often used for outlining, accents, and creating dimensional designs.

Pliable vs. Single-Strand Threads

Let's learn the difference between Single-Strand and Pliable Threads!

Weeks Dye Works

Each skein is individually hand-dyed, ensuring that every thread has a unique, slightly variegated color pattern, which adds depth and dimension to your projects.

Entice

Made from a blend of nylon and metallic fibers, Entice offers a smooth, reflective finish that creates eye-catching highlights and accents in designs.

Planet Earth Wool

Known for its softness and vibrant color range, this thread is a favorite among needlepoint artists and crafters who appreciate fine materials.

Essentials

Popular brand of high-quality, versatile embroidery and needlepoint thread known for its excellent color range, softness, and ease of use.

Very Velvet

Known for its unique, velvety feel and deep, vibrant colors, making it an ideal choice for adding dimension and depth to designs.

ThreadworX

Made from 100% cotton or blended fibers, it offers both solid and variegated color options, which allow for stunning depth and visual interest in needlepoint designs.