Accentuate Metallic Threads This thread is a strong metallic filament which comes on a spool with 51 yards. It was formerly called Opalescence or Super Twist. Can be plied up to desired weight for coverage on canvas or linen.
Anchor Threads Marlitt is a 4 ply rayon thread with a high sheen and 10 meters on a skein. The metallic thread is a single ply blend and comes 33 yards on a card.
Au Ver a Soie Silk Threads The Au Ver a Soie company is located in France and produces a wide range of silk products.
Bijoux Metallic Thread Bijoux is a metallic thread that is also known as Lacquered Jewels. It comes 50 meters on a spool.
Caron Collection The Caron Collection now includes 12 different thread lines with almost 200 different color combinations. The hand-dyed variegated cottons, silks and wools that set them apart from other thread manufacturers have become the favorites of designers around the world.
Colorwash Glissen Gloss Colorwash is hand painted Japanese silk with fifty-six different colorations. Colorwash is 12 ply silk and has 6 yards on a card.
EdMar EdMar Co. manufactures the highest quality rayon embroidery thread available on the market today. This thread is ideal for any kind of needlework; from cross-stitch to crewel and dimensional to needlepoint, the brilliant colors and remarkable texture will bring all your projects alive!
Estaz Madeira GlissenGloss® Estaz is a metallic 100% nylon thread. This chenille type thread is like a miniature tinsel and looks stunning when couched into your designs. This thread is made in Japan and comes 3 yards on a card.
Gloriana Silk Threads Gloriana Silk is a spun silk thread that has silk's beauty, luster, and shine, but doesn't catch on your hands. The size of one strand is comparable to other stranded silks, such as Splendor, Soie Cristale, and Soie d'Alger. Gloriana Silk is a 12 strand silk in 6 yard skeins.
Needle Necessities As many of you might have heard Needle Necessities is no longer in business. We are replacing their threads with equivilent colors and quality. If you would like to know if we still have a color in stock please email us and we will check for you. As soon as our new merchandise arrives we will give you a color conversion chart. Needle Necessities specialized in overdyed, spacedyed and shadowdyed threads.
Needlepaint Threads "Needlepaints" specialty thread is 100% Egyptian cotton, sent from Japan, and has been processed by Kreinik. They are in 10-meter skeins. So far they have three color families......each one has the palest pale version and darkens down to the darkest dark of that color. 100% guaranteed colorfast! These are the threads used in Lavender & Lace charts.
Needlepoint Inc. Silk Needlepoint Silk is an 8 ply, colorfast, 100% Pure Chinese Silk and come in 5 meter skeins.
Real Metal Threads Access Commodities carries Ecclesiastical grade real metals, which will remain bright for 10-20 years depending upon pollution and the amount of handling. Real metal threads are couched (tacked down) onto fabric or canvas. Real metal threads are commonly referred to by both English and French names - equivalent names are listed here:
Bullion Matte (French) = Rough Purl (English) Bullion Brilliant (French) = Smooth Purl (English) Frieze (French) = Check Purl (English) Jaceron (French) = Pearl Purl (English) Façonnée (French) = Crimped Purl (English) The French and English metal threads do not all come in equivalent or corresponding sizes, but some size equivalents are listed here: French Size English Size Jaceron size 5 Pearl purl super Jaceron size 7 Pearl purl 1 Jaceron size 8 Pearl purl 2 Jaceron size 10 Pearl purl 3