Does choosing threads for your needlepoint canvases leave you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Do all of the different options confuse you? I’ll bet you wish there was an easy way to know which threads to use on the different sizes of needlepoint canvas, don’t you? Well, I have some good news. Today, we’re gonna take a closer look at some of my favorite threads so you’ll have the info you need the next time you want to stock up!
Sound good?
Terrific!
Let’s dive in…
Since most hand-painted needlepoint canvas designs are 13 or 18 mesh, let’s divvy our threads up that way. It’s how I categorize them when I’m considering which ones to use on my projects. I think it’ll make it easier for you, too. 🙂
You can use some of these threads on 18 mesh canvas, too, but I especially like them for larger mesh canvas. I’m dividing them up by fiber type so you’ll know which ones you might want to try (or avoid!). 😉
The Caron Collection
The DMC Corporation
Weeks Dye Works
Access Commodities
Planet Earth Fibers
River Silks Ltd.
Silk Road Fibers
Brown Sheep
Rainbow Gallery
Access Commodities
Kreinik Manufacturing Co.
Rainbow Gallery
Rainbow Gallery
Since most of the projects I stitch are 18 mesh canvas, this list is longer than the list of threads for 13 mesh canvas. 😉
The Caron Collection
The DMC Corporation
Threadworx
Weeks Dye Works
Access Commodities
Au Ver à Soie
The Caron Collection
Planet Earth Fibers
Rainbow Gallery
River Silks Ltd.
River Silks Silk Ribbon (4mm, 7mm, 13 mm)
Silk Road Fibers
Wiltex Threads, Inc.
Brown Sheep
Fleur de Paris
Planet Earth Fibers
Rainbow Gallery
Wiltex Threads, Inc.
Brown Paper Packages
Rainbow Gallery
Access Commodities
Kreinik Manufacturing, Co.
Rainbow Gallery
Rainbow Gallery
So, there you have it – some of my favorite threads for needlepoint and which size canvas mesh I like to use them on. 🙂
If you want to learn how to pair different threads with canvas embroidery stitches, you might want to check out my new workshop!
Stitch Guides Made Simple LIVE!™ is happening on October 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m . CDT on Zoom. During the workshop, I’m going to walk you through the same exact process that I use for writing stitch guides for all of my needlepoint projects. (And that includes how to determine which threads work well with different stitches.)
Until next time, happy stitching…
XOXO!! ❤️
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