Needlepoint Fibers

Needlepoint Fibers - are available in many different materials and a huge variation of colors.

The traditional fibers were - of course - wool with some silk detailing. Needlepoint tapestries were stitched and used for chair seat covers - carpets - bench covers - wall hangings and rugs.

With the advent of hand-painted canvases - needlepoint artists have evolved the traditional sense of needlepoint - into a whole new dimension and art medium.

The industry followed the demand and - new fibers were born -- metallic - silks and many other blends became rampant. Colors are abundant - and some artists even dye their own colors as well. The fibers become a painter´s palette ...

The tried and true fibers of today are - wool - Persian Wool - pearl cotton - embroidery floss and Silk & Ivory. The latest and mose venturesome fibers are - from Rainbow Gallery and others:

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Threadworx

Threadworx - is a hand overdyed cotton floss. A premium quality - six-strand embroidery floss made from the finest long-staple - 100% Egyptian Giza cotton (196 colors). The company also offers Pearl Cotton #3 in 22 brilliant hand overdyed colors made from the finest double-combed & mercerized 100% long-staple Egyptian Giza cotton. The Pearl Cotton #5 comes in 99 colors. The floss may be used with all sizes of canvas mesh; Pearl Cotton #3 is intended for use with 13/14 mesh; Pearl Cotton #5 is intended for use with 18 mesh canvas.

Silk & Ivory

Silk & Ivory - Available in 216 fabulous colors - that just do not exist in other brands. A soft and smooth Merino wool that glides through the canvas. Intended for use on 13/14 mesh canvas.

Impressions Silk and Wool Blend

Impressions - from The Caron Collection. Like Silk & Ivory - Impressions is a 50% silk - 50% wool blend - thin and tightly twisted threads that should be used on a painted or colored canvas as it covers 18 mesh canvas thinly. The color selection is very impressive and the high quality is consistent. Intended for use on 18 mesh canvas or higher.

Kreinik Braid Fibers

Kreinik Braid - makes a thread that is - a simple and effective way to enhance any piece of needlework. Available in a range of sizes and colors - a place for Kreinik Braid can be found on nearly every needlepoint canvas. Size #8 is recommended for light coverage on 18 mesh canvas or for mixing with another fiber - Size #12 is recommended for 18 mesh canvas - Size #16 is recommended for 13/14 mesh canvas - and Size #32 is recommended for #10 mesh and for couching.

DMC Satin Floss

DMC Embroidery Floss - a classic - DMC comes in a wide selection of colors - is widely available - very affordable and always appropriate. If stitchers take the time to ply the thread the results look nearly as good as silk and at a fraction of the cost. comes in a wide array of colors, is widely available, affordable and nearly always appropriate. If stitchers take the time to ply the thread the results look nearly as good as silk and at a fraction of the cost. Intended for all mesh sizes: 4 ply for 18 mesh, 6 ply for 13/14 mesh, 8-10 ply for 10 mesh.

DMC Pearl Cotton

DMC Pearl Cotton - is available in size 3 and size 5. Affordable - widely available and comes in a wide array of colors. It is a single stranded thread so no plying is necessary and it has a slight sheen which adds to its durability and beauty. Size 3 is recommended for 13/14 mesh canvas; Size 5 for use with 18 mesh canvas. The dye lots are enormous.

Planet Earth Fibers

Planet Earth - is newer line made by Tilli Thomas of Boston, MA. Planet Earth features an ever expanding range of colors ( currently 152 ). A single stranded - 100% silk yarn that is terribly soft with a lovely sheen. Recommended for 13/14 mesh canvas.

Vineyard

Vineyard Silk - a single stranded 100% silk for use on 18 mesh canvas. Available in 198 colors - Vineyard Silk Classic has a beautiful sheen and is consistently of the highest quality. Wiltex Threads - ( manufacturer ) also has a line of tonal-dyed yarn called Vineyard Silk Tone-on-Tone (18 colors) and a silk and metallic blend called Classic Shimmer (46 colors). Recommended for 18 mesh canvas. Visit the - Vineyard Silk Website - to find purchasing options for: Classic - Shimmer - Tone on Tone

Waverly Wool

Waverly Wool - Available in 482 colors - Waverly Wool is made by the Brown Sheep Company - a highly-regarded supplier of knitting yarn. Waverly Wool is Brown Sheep’s three-ply - Persian-type yarn for needlepoint - that many prefer more than Paternayan. Intended for use on 16 mesh canvas and lower.

Gumnut Yarns - an absolutely gorgeous variegated wools - silks - and wool/silk blends - are beyond amazing. Imported from Australia.

Gumnut Yarns

The lines are endless - continue perusing Google for Needlepoint Fibers - Wools - Silks - etc. - to view more !

DYE LOTS

When acquiring fibers - an essential point to remember are dye lots. The colors will always change a bit when re-dying the same fibers with the exact same recipe and conditions - so planning the quantities needed is an absolute priority for many projects. Always plan on more than calculated - as you may decide to rip out a section - change colors - or just make a mistake ...

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