Needlework designs need stitches, and stitches need threads. You have come to the right place, home of the most creative, varied, fabulous threads for all techniques. We have threads to help you achieve whatever you envision and make your project visually stunning.
Kreinik
Rainbow Gallery 41 Products
Alabaster
Alabaster
Sparkling chain-like thread ideal for adding a little sparkle and interesting texture to a design. Available in one color, BG7 White Pearl, which makes it popular for stitching snow, foam, ice, crystals, geodes, etc. Use it as is, straight off the card, in a variety of stitches.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Alpaca 18
Alpaca 18
This is the perfect thread for creating naturally fuzzy stitches for animals, stuffed animals, coats, and any furry motif in needlepoint designs. Use in a variety of stitches for needlepoint, embroidery and cross stitch designs. 100% Fine Alpaca, made in Peru.
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6 cards per pack, 12 yards on a card
Arctic Rays
Arctic Rays
This yarn can best be described as a wispy fringe which also makes wonderful French Knots. It has pieces of transparent fiber that give a glistening effect.
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6 cards per pack, 8 yards on a card
Bravo!
Bravo!
This 100% cotton thread makes such a visual impact, there’s an exclamation point in its official name. Imagine people giving praise and admiration to your projects stitched with it; it’s that impactful. Bravo is a 4-strand, overdyed cotton thread for cross stitch, embroidery, and needlepoint. The magic is in the color variations, which makes for gorgeous shading, backgrounds, borders, and other large areas.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
Capri 13
Capri 13
This 100% polyester thread is made for ideal coverage on 13-mesh needlepoint canvas. It has a matte finish, which is a nice contrast to shinier threads. It has a slight twist for texture.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
Capri 18
Capri 18
This 100% polyester twisted thread is a thinner version of Capri 13, designed specifically for stitching on 18-mesh needlepoint canvas. The matte finish offers a nice contrast to shiny threads that may be in a design. It wears well, is easy to use, and covers perfectly—making it ideal for stitched accessories such as belts, purses, eyeglass cases, shoes, pet collars.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Fine #8 Braid, Holographic Colors
Fine #8 Braid
Holographic colors offer a faceted look, almost segmented, offering more dimension than basic metallic colors. They have “L” in their color numbers.
Slightly thicker than #4 Braid, it is about the weight of two strands of cotton embroidery floss. It comes in basic metallic colors plus antique (V), hi lustre (HL), holographic (L), corded (C) and glow in the dark (F). It is used straight off the reel (not plied or separated). Very popular for cross stitch, needlepoint and embroidery.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
Fluffy Fleece
Fluffy Fleece
Thick, textured yarn that you couch onto a needlepoint or embroidery design for a fuzzy, fleecy, dimensional look. Great for beards, fur on animals or stuffed animals, even as curly hair.
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6 cards per pack, 3 yards on a card
Fuzzy Stuff
Fuzzy Stuff
Has a name ever been more accurate? This “stuff” is a fuzzy yarn you use in needlepoint to add fuzz and fun to a design element. It comes in animal colors and some very wild and funky Halloween colors. Colors have a slight metallic shimmer—subtle and soft. Use this thread for crazy hair, imaginative creatures, anywhere that needs some fuzzy stuff.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
How to use Silk Mori
If you’re interested in using silk thread for the first time, you will not go wrong with Kreinik Silk Mori®, a 6-strand, 100% spun silk floss. It’s beautiful, high quality, and easy to use. See Description below for tips on how to use Kreinik Silk Mori.
Mandarin Floss, colors M800 – M836
Mandarin Floss
Colors M800 – M836
This beautiful, easy-to-use fiber is 100% bamboo. It has a soft, silky feel and a semi-matte finish that adds elegance to any design. It is strong, resistant to pilling, and easier to lay smoothly than many other threads. An all-purpose thread, it is a nice upgrade from cotton floss. It is a 6-strand thread, so use as many strands as needed for your chosen stitches and canvas or fabric.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Mandarin Floss, colors M837 – M875
Mandarin Floss
Colors M837 – M875
This beautiful, easy-to-use fiber is 100% bamboo. It has a soft, silky feel and a semi-matte finish that adds elegance to any design. It is strong, resistant to pilling, and easier to lay smoothly than many other threads. An all-purpose thread, it is a nice upgrade from cotton floss. It is a 6-strand thread, so use as many strands as needed for your chosen stitches and canvas or fabric.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Mandarin Floss, colors M878 – M919
Mandarin Floss
M878 – M919
This beautiful, easy-to-use fiber is 100% bamboo. It has a soft, silky feel and a semi-matte finish that adds elegance to any design. It is strong, resistant to pilling, and easier to lay smoothly than many other threads. An all-purpose thread, it is a nice upgrade from cotton floss. It is a 6-strand thread, so use as many strands as needed for your chosen stitches and canvas or fabric.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Mandarin Floss, variegated colors
Mandarin Floss
Variegatef colors
This beautiful, easy-to-use fiber is 100% bamboo. It has a soft, silky feel and a semi-matte finish that adds elegance to any design. It is strong, resistant to pilling, and easier to lay smoothly than many other threads. An all-purpose thread, it is a nice upgrade from cotton floss. It is a 6-strand thread, so use as many strands as needed for your chosen stitches and canvas or fabric.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Micro Ice Chenille
Micro Ice Chenille
Kreinik’s Micro Ice Chenille is a fuzzy metallic thread. It looks like miniature garland when used on needlepoint Christmas trees, Christmas houses, etc. This thread is couched, or tacked, onto the surface of your design rather than stitched in-and-out of the fabric or canvas. It also makes fabulous and fun trims when used with other threads and the Kreinik Custom Corder.
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6 cards per pack, 3 yards on a card
Neon Rays, colors 01 – 38
Neon Rays
Colors 01 – 38
This is a 100% rayon, flat, smooth ribbon that can be used in many different stitches. The rayon offers shine without being a metallic. It has a beautiful, satin look, best achieved by using a laying tool as you make each stitch. Stitch slowly and mindfully with this special ribbon and you will be rewarded with incredible elegance in your design.
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6 cards per pack, 10 yards on a card