Threads

Dyeing needlepoint threads is an art unto itself.

Dyeing To Know How Threads Get Their Color?

By Ellen Johnson / April 14, 2024

If you’re at all like me, one of your favorite things about needlepoint is all of those gorgeous threads. You probably don’t think much about how your needlepoint threads got to be the colors they are, though, do you? I didn’t either, when I first began stitching. 😉 I believe that there’s great value in … Read more

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Pepper Pot, from Planet Earth Fiber, is a lovely single strand silk needlepoint thread.

All About Pepper Pot Silk Thread

By Ellen Johnson / April 7, 2024

I’ve long been a fan of Pepper Pot Silk. It’s a luscious single strand spun silk thread from Planet Earth Fiber. (That means it’s not divisible!) It’s made from Chinese silk. It comes in a skein and there are 30 yards/27.4 meters in each skein. Here’s a picture of it for you…   It’s available … Read more

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Silk and Ivory thread is a lovely needlepoint yarn.

All About Silk and Ivory Thread

By Ellen Johnson / November 19, 2023

Silk and Ivory is a luscious 50% silk/50% Merino wool single strand non-divisible thread. When Serendipity Needleworks was a retail shop, it was my #1 best selling thread… and with good reason. You can use it on so many different sizes of needlepoint canvas, for starters. And in addition to that, you can use it … Read more

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