Our Thread

Strand embroidery thread is a versatile yarn spun from a blend of NZ fine wool and NZ kid mohair. It is fully worsted and therefore withstands well the constant rubbing to which embroidery thread is subjected as it is pulled through canvas or fabric. It is soft to handle because of the mohair content but robust because of the wool. The mohair also gives it a sheen which makes it particularly suitable for NZ designs, since the light in the southern hemisphere is brighter than that in the northern part of the world.

The thread is suited to any crewel embroidery, though it is marginally thicker than Appletons. It is ideal for petit point which is a traditional type of needlework stitched on canvas. A single thread of the yarn covers 18# canvas whether the design is printed on it or not. It will cover 14# canvas (if the design is printed on it). For 12# or 10# or 7# use 2 or more threads in the needle. It is also very suitable for using with a variety of threads in modern interpretive designs.

Although the thread was originally developed for use in embroidery , it has proved to be popular in knitwear (equivalent to a 4ply thread) or in weaving. See RM's Tips for information about kilim weaving.

The lustre, feel and colours of our thread can never be conveyed on a website, so if you would like to receive a colour card with actual samples of STRAND thread, please email with your address details.

"I have used your yarns in embroidery and found them excellent to use with lovely colours".
Mrs J Hannay, New Zealand

"I have been using your threads for nearly 15 years and I really think they are just so amazingly wonderful"
M. Robartes, New Zealand