Penguin Cotton
We have had lots of enquiries for fine cotton and here is a special purchase of limited supplies of both ercerised and soft cotton yarns. The Emperor mercerised is very similar to Perle 12.
100% Pure Cotton
2/16cc - 1350m per cone. Both yarns are exactly the same count, however the mercerised looks slightly thinner as it has a slightly tighter twist.
The Emperor is perfect for weaving in the warp or weft and we would recommend the King for weft. Both will give you soft, lightweight fabrics with a lovely drape. Also excellent for delicate lacemaking and embroidery, crochet and knitting, braids and tassels.
As we bought the yarn from a company called Penguin we have named the mercerised cotton "Emperor" and the soft cotton "King" for clear identification.
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Connemara Linen
Large size cones for bulk requirements now available in five of the shades of this strong linen. This yarn is excellent for warps and wefts and the large cones are an easy and very economical way of working, saving you over 75%!!
Pure linen with a good natural sheen. A fine single yarn - 10/1nm - approx 250m per spool and approx 9000m per cone.
For weaving in the warp or weft. This strong yarn is also excellent for lacemaking, braids and tassels and any project needing a strong yarn in rich, muted shades or subtle neutrals.
Although this is a bargain offer we have quite a large stock of the cones, but at this new price they won't last long. The equivalent cost of a cone based on the spool price would be £40, so take advantage of this fantastic saving. Cones are a minimum of 900g, but may be more
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Vision Ribbon: DK pure viscose ribbon
A DK thickness pure viscose ribbon, which is a tubular chainette yarn, ideal for knitting, embroidery and braid making.
100% Viscose. Hand wash, dry flat, cool iron.
Double Knitting thickness (approx 3mm wide) - 100m per spool, 400m per cone
Add lustre to ribbon embroidery, braids and plastic canvas work
A hollow yarn that can be stuffed with another yarn and ruched for unusual effects. Highly lustrous, brightly coloured, filament yarn. We have had difficulty obtaining a regular, repeatable colour range, so shades marked with * are now discontinued, and we are gradually replacing them with the closest available alternative which should keep a good spectrum of colours. Please note, if the 200g cones are unavailable we will automatically send you 4 x 50g spools for the same price unless you inform us otherwise.
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Prism: pure viscose yarn
A vibrant pure viscose yarn ideal for embroidery, braid making & many other textiles. Available on cones, spools and skeins.
100% viscose rayon twisted floss. Hand wash, dry flat, cool iron.
Approx. 4ply thickness - 130m per spool, 520m per cone
Ideal for embroidery and braid making, and perfect for crochet, knitting and tassels as it has such fantastic drape. Highly lustrous, brightly coloured, filament yarn. Unfortunately we have had great difficulty obtaining stocks of this yarn and have had to make the difficult decision to discontinue the range. We still have stocks of all the colours showing on the website but if you need further information about a specific colour please do not hesitate to ask. Please note, if the 200g cones are unavailable we will automatically send you 4 x 50g spools for the same price unless you inform us otherwise.
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Stardust Glitter: sparkling metallic chainette yarn
A 4ply thickness sparkling metallic chainette yarn suitable for knitting, weaving, embroidery and braiding. Available on cones or skeins.
80% Viscose, 20% Space-dyed Metalised Polyester. Hand wash, dry flat, cool iron.
Weave, crochet or knit as 4ply - 200m per spool, 800m per cone
Adds highlights to creative embroidery & is perfect for "spirelli" technique
Less crisp than some metallic yarns - softer to touch and drapes beautifully in braids and tassels. Please note, if the 200g cones are unavailable we will automatically send you 4 x 50g spools for the same price unless you inform us otherwise.
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Coronation Metallic Thread
Fine whipped metallic thread ideal for embroidery.
Available in a wide range of jewel like colours. We sometimes have difficulties in replacing stocks with exactly the same shade - ie we ordered mint and they are a sagey shade, so we've added sage and will amend when we take another delivery!!
200m minimum per spool - excellent value
Ideal for hand or machine embroidery
Add to braids or tassels for a touch of sparkle
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Jubilee Lurex thread
A fine metallic Lurex thread for embroidery and embellishment.
Lurex whipped round a fine cotton core
0.5mm wide - thicker than Coronation
Perfect for embellishment on badges, theatrical work and embroidery
A thicker Coronation, to use by hand rather than machine
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Rat Tail Cord - Pure Polyester
Now available on large spools. You may know it as rat's tail, rats tail, rattail, rat tail, mouse tail, satin cord, chinese knotting cord, but whatever your description at last we have the stuff! This is a gorgeous lustrous polyester cord to use for a multitude of crafts.
Pure Polyester
Approx 2.5mm wide round cord. Available on 5m skeins and 220m spools. The equivalent meterage in skeins would cost £110, but we are offering these large spools at just £60 - a fantastic saving and excellent if you need a large amount of one colour! (These large spools may need to be ordered, please check with us for details).
Paint the white with silk paint to create your own unique colours.
A perfect yarn to use for macrame, Chinese and Celtic knotting, an ideal necklace, jewellery or spectacle cord, couch into embroidery, make braids. It's versatile, shiny, holds it's shape well went knotted, but has a gentle drape - an all round excellent yarn! Children will love the fluorescent colours for jewellery and friendship bracelets.
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Roma Spun Silk: Italian pure spun silk
A beautiful Italian pure spun silk perfect for embroidery, weaving, braids and tassels. We've just added to the range, so there is now an even wider palette - more than 50 shades.
Pure spun silk
120/4nm or 60/2nm (these are the same resultant count as each other), plus we have some finer 100/2nm. All the spools have approx 550m regardless of thickness.
Perfect for hand or machine embroidery, weaving in the warp or weft, or for delicate braids and tassels.
This silk has a gorgeous natural sheen which adds a lovely gleam to your work - the height of luxury. The images were taken without a flash, so there's no reflection, but this allows for a more accurate representation of colour.
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Glitter: sparkling chainette yarn
A 4ply thickness metallic sparkling chainette yarn suitable for knitting, weaving, embroidery and braiding. Available on cones or skeins.
80% Viscose, 20% Metalised Polyester. Hand wash, dry flat, cool iron.
4ply thickness - 200m per spool, 800m per cone - knit by hand or on standard gauge machine
Adds highlights to creative embroidery & is wonderful for "spirelli" work
Less crisp than some metallic yarns - softer to touch. Please note, if the 200g cones are unavailable we will automatically send you 4 x 50g spools for the same price unless you inform us otherwise.
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Boutique Collection: metallic, polyester, acrylic & viscose.
Even more new colours are now added to this beautiful metallic yarn in a fine 1ply. It's excellent for using with other yarns or on its own.
A mixture of metallic polyester with acrylic and viscose blends
Knit or weave as 1ply. Please note as an added bonus the white & mother of pearl and the ivory & silver will both dye as they are made of viscose.
Knit or weave in with another yarn, or excellent in tassels and braids for a subtle glittery effect.
These threads are all slightly different from each other, but all have a fine thread and a fine Lurex in common giving a unique collection of yarns.
Approx 900m per spool
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Dynasty Silk: Bourette pure silk
Loads of new colours have just been added to this range. Bourette silk in a wide range of rich and dramatic colours.
Pure Silk. (The few silk marls have wool, linen or viscose twisted with them).
13/1nm - approx 500m per spool
A perfect yarn for weaving in the weft, braid making, lace making and embroidery.
A unique unrepeatable yarn, but more colours will be discovered and added to the range when we have ploughed through the rest of the cartons in our warehouse!! Some of the shades that have just been found are a marled mixture with two yarns twisted together and these are somewhat thicker than the Dynasty (approx 200m per spool)
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Picasso Gimp: whipped viscose gimp
A whipped viscose gimp yarn for embroidery and general needlework use. Viscose whipped around a cotton core. Hand wash and dry flat.
Approx 75m per spool, 300m per cone
No drape - this yarn will stand up for unusual 'off the canvas' embroidery!
Originally used to stitch around buttonholes, this yarn is now perfect for wrapping around the mould of tassels and ideal for creative beading and jewellery making. Highly lustrous, brightly coloured, filament yarn. Unfortunately we have had great difficulty obtaining stocks of this yarn and have had to make the difficult decision to discontinue the range. We still have stocks of all the colours showing on the website but if you need further information about a specific colour please do not hesitate to ask. Please note, if the 200g cones are unavailable we will automatically send you 4 x 50g spools for the same price unless you inform us otherwise
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Fine Glitter Pack: Sparkling metallic yarns
Special Offer - buy any two Inspiration Packs for £11 - save £1.60!
Eight spools of very fine sparkling metallic threads from our Fine Glitter range. Use for hand or machine embroidery (either on the bobbin or by using a metallic needle) for a glistening effect. Excellent when plied with another thread to add subtle highlights to cross-stitch, tassels or canvas work. Add a twinkle to card-making, scrapbooking or spirelli. The glitter is supported by an invisible nylon yarn to give it strength. Available in metallic bullion of gold, silver & copper etc or vibrant jewels of ruby, sapphire & emerald etc. Eight different spools, each 250m long, per pack.
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Fine Glitter
A fine sparkling metallic yarn to knit with another yarn for subtle sparkle, or for stunning embroidery.
Metalised Polyester supported with invisible nylon
1/69 thickness - approx 4500m per cone
Knit in with another yarn for subtle sparkle
This is the same yarn as within the glitter spools pack and is perfect for embroidery.
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Chenille Pack
Special Offer - buy any two Inspiration Packs for £11 - save £1.60!
Twenty threads of velvety chenille in an assortemnt of colours and thicknesses. The yarns are mainly acrylic and from the Paradise and Plush ranges, but cotton and viscose chenilles are also included in both 4ply and DK weights. Great for textured embroidery and couching, chunky, luxurious braids and tassels, adding soft texture to tapestry weaving, fly-tying, trimming and card making. Available in both rich, bright tones and subtle, soft colourways. 20 threads, each 3m long, totalling 60m per pack.
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Gimp Pack
Special Offer - buy any two Inspiration Packs for £11 - save £1.60!
Fifteen lustrous whipped gimp threads in a selection of colours from the Picasso range. Gimp is an unusual yarn as it is round and smooth, but has little drape, so it will stay in position in 3 dimensional creative embroidery and couching. Also great for card making and embellishing. Gimp is the perfect yarn to cover tassel moulds for colourful, handmade braid and tassel making. Available in both vibrant, rich shades and muted, soft colourways. 15 threads, each 3m long, totalling 45m per pack.
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Glitter Pack
Special Offer - buy any two Inspiration Packs for £11 - save £1.60!
Fifteen threads of glittering, metallic chainette yarns make up these glorious packs. The yarns are a mixture of Glitter and Stardust and are perfect to use by themselves or to add sparkling highlights to other work. Ideal for couching and embroidery, adding to crochet or knitted projects, twinkling braids and tassels and using in plastic canvas work. Also great for cardmaking, scrapbooking and spirelli. Available in both dramatic, rich colours and soft, muted pastels. 15 threads, each 3m long, totalling 45m per pack.
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Mohair Pack
Special Offer - buy any two Inspiration Packs for £11 - save £1.60!
Fifteen lustrous, brushed and hairy mohair yarns from the Destiny, Elements and Windsor ranges. These include chunky, looped and textured mohair yarns that are great for embroidery and couching or adding texture to felt or embellishing. Brilliant to make light, soft and chunky braids and tassels. Mohair goes such a long way, so why not tie all the ends together and knit a stripy scarf? Available in both rich, vibrant tones and subtle, soft colourways. 15 threads, each 3m long, totalling 45m per pack.
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Ribbon Pack
Special Offer - buy any two Inspiration Packs for £11 - save £1.60!
Fifteen shining, tubular ribbons in an assortment of colours and thicknesses. The yarns are mainly Vision, but nylon and cotton ribbons are also included in 4ply and DK. Great for textured embroidery and couching as, unlike traditional ribbons, these yarns are hollow 'tubes' giving them even more uses - try threading with another yarn or wire and ruching up! Plastic canvas work, braids and tassels, trimming and card making all work well with ribbon. Available in rich, lustrous shades and softer, pastel tones. 15 threads, each 3m long, totalling 45m per pack.
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Galway Linen Spools
A very fine, strong linen in a wide range of colours for warp & weft
Pure Linen
A very fine single yarn - approx 1000m per spool. Please note the thickness and weight may vary slightly from spool to spool, but the length should be the same.
For weaving in the warp or weft
Use as an alternative to cotton & silk in embroideries, lacework, braids and tassels.
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Regency Silk: shantung style silk
A fine 100% spun shantung style silk in a wide range of colours ideal for weaving, hand and machine embroidery
100% Pure Spun Silk. Hand wash, can be dry cleaned, dry flat, cool iron.
60/2 nm thickness - 1500m per 50g cone or 7500 per 250g cone
A highly lustrous two fold yarn
Available on spools or larger cones - great value for larger quantities.
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