Overture
Overture is a heavy 4-ply, loosely twisted, overdyed cotton thread. One ply is equivalent to #5 DMC Perle. This thread is a thicker version of Rainbow Gallery’s Bravo!, perfect for larger count fabrics and canvases, or large, long stitches. As a variegated thread, each card is unique. Photos below are representations and may differ slightly per manufacturing run.
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6 cards per pack, 10 yards on a card
Panache
Panache is a twisted, 100% rayon thread with a high sheen that is perfect for 18-count needlepoint. It’s bold, bright, unapologetically beautiful, and will make any design area stand out. Use it as it comes off the card, no need to separate. It has a tight twist that makes stitching with rayon easier.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Patent Leather
This shiny 1/16-inch-wide ribbon creates the look of patent leather in a needlepoint design: shoes, belts, handbags, coats, and more. Available in one color: PL1 Black.
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6 cards per pack, 2 yards on each card
Patina
This is a 100% rayon, twisted thread that is similar in size to Pearl Cotton 5. It has a high sheen that is beautiful in a variety of needlepoint stitches on 18-mesh and 14-mesh canvas.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
Petite Alpaca
This soft, natural fiber helps you create the look of fur on animals, fluffy hair in beards, or any fuzzy and fleecy motif. Use in a variety of stitches for needlepoint, embroidery and cross stitch designs. This is a thinner version of Rainbow Gallery Alpaca 18 and is ideal for cross stitch. 100% Baby Alpaca, made in Uruguay.
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6 cards per pack, 25 yards on a card
Petite Very Velvet
Colors V601 – V631
This is the smaller, thinner version of Very Velvet. It offers the same luxurious, plush texture and comes in many of the same colors, but is ideal for smaller canvases and fabrics like 18-mesh needlepoint canvas and 11-count Aida.
Note: Petite Very Velvet uses similar color numbers as Very Velvet, but with a 6 at the beginning of the number.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
Petite Very Velvet
Colors V632 – V662
This is the smaller, thinner version of Very Velvet. It offers the same luxurious, plush texture and comes in many of the same colors, but is ideal for smaller canvases and fabrics like 18-mesh needlepoint canvas and 11-count Aida.
Note: Petite Very Velvet uses similar color numbers as Very Velvet, but with a 6 at the beginning of the number.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
Petite Very Velvet
Colors V663 – V693
This is the smaller, thinner version of Very Velvet. It offers the same luxurious, plush texture and comes in many of the same colors, but is ideal for smaller canvases and fabrics like 18-mesh needlepoint canvas and 11-count Aida.
Note: Petite Very Velvet uses similar color numbers as Very Velvet, but with a 6 at the beginning of the number.
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6 cards per pack, 15 yards on a card
Very Velvet
Shaded colors
This is a thinner version of Rainbow Gallery’s Very Velvet, perfect for needlepoint on 18-mesh canvas or cross stitch on 11-count Aida. It’s a gorgeous, soft thread that looks like velvet when stitched, adding realism to any design: clothing, animals, upholstery, insects, foliage and more. The shaded color range goes an additional step to give that velvet texture the extra visual interest of color fading, color bolding, or color shading in one thread.
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6 cards per pack, 12 yards on a card
Rainbow Angora
This 100% Angora yarn creates a fuzzy texture in needlepoint designs. Ideal in long stitches that show off the unique texture. It can also be brushed to bring out even more of a furry effect.
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6 cards per pack, 7 yards on a card
Rainbow Eyelash
Stitching beards, animals, witch’s hair, bird feathers? This fiber has long wispy fibers that create hair, fur, feathers and other “hairy” effects. Primarily used in long stitches in needlepoint designs, you can fluff it up for a fuller effect, and even trim the “hair” if desired.
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6 cards per pack, 8 yards on a card
Rainbow Linen
This 100% linen thread offers you a unique and interesting texture for needlepoint, embroidery, and cross stitch. Creating a natural, slightly nubby texture, Rainbow Linen makes stitched rocks, trees, foliage, crops, clothing, and similar look realistic. You will find earth-toned colors that match nature perfectly. Choose brighter colors for stitches on whimsical designs where texture can make a visual difference.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Rainbow Persian
This is 100% wool and can be used in many stitches to create realistic textures in needlepoint and embroidery. It is perfect for stitching sweater motifs and sheep. It has a soft fluff, and can also be used to stitch fur, beards, hair and similarly fuzzy design areas.
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Colors 01-28 shown here
6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Rainbow Persian, Colors 29-56
This is 100% wool and can be used in many stitches to create realistic textures in needlepoint and embroidery. It is perfect for stitching sweater motifs. It has a soft fluff, and can also be used to stitch fur, beards, hair and similarly fuzzy design areas.
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6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Rainbow Persian
This is 100% wool and can be used in many stitches to create realistic textures in needlepoint and embroidery. It is perfect for stitching sweater motifs. It has a soft fluff, and can also be used to stitch fur, beards, hair and similarly fuzzy design areas.
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Colors 57-84 shown here
6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card
Rainbow Persian
This is 100% wool and can be used in many stitches to create realistic textures in needlepoint and embroidery. It is perfect for stitching sweater motifs. It has a soft fluff, and can also be used to stitch fur, beards, hair and similarly fuzzy design areas.
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Colors 85-107 shown here
6 cards per pack, 20 yards on a card