Kreinik decorative threads enhance all types of needlework with sparkling light and luster.  Create subtle, and elegant visual effects with Kreinik's blending filaments or braids.  The creative possibilities are endless.

Colour Availability & Pricing Charts

Key (*denotes availability) Meters/spool Price/spool
BF = Blending Filament 50m (55yds)       $2.50
VF= Very Fine #4 braid 11m (12yds)       $5.00
FN = Fine #8 Braid 10m (11yds)       $5.50
TP = Tapestry #12 Braid    10m (11yds)       $6.95
MD = Medium #16 Braid 10m (11yds)       $6.95
HY = Heavy #32 Braid  5m (5.5yds)       $5.50
1/8 = 1/8" Ribbon  5m (5.5yds)       $4.80
1/16 = 1/16" Ribbon  5m (5.5yds)       $3.95
1 ply = Cord 50m (55yds)       $2.50
 
Fibre Meters/spool Price/spool
Japan #1 40m (44 yds)     $2.50
Japan #5 10m (11 yds)     $3.65
Japan #7 10m (11 yds)     $3.65
Cord 50m (55yds)     $2.50
Ombre 15m (16.5yds)     $3.20
Cable 10m (11 yds)     $2.50

Kreinik Thread Selection Guide

Name Type  Usage
Blending Filament

 

 1 ply

 

 Combined with other yarns to create a random highlighting effect in all embroidery techniques on all fabrics or canvases. 
  
Cord 1 ply gimp Thin metallic thread for backstitching and couching.
  
Japan #1, #5, & #7 1 ply gimp Use #1 for backstitching, couch #5 & #7 on fabric with Japan #1.
  

  

  
Cable 3 ply twist For outlining and specialty stitches.  Can also be couched.
  
Ombre 8 ply soft twist Fuzzy texture for cross stitch and needlepoint (14-18ct canvas)
  

Kreinik Braids:  Use as a single strand for more texture and highlights on all stitching techniques.  Choose from these sizes depending on your fabric or canvas count.

Very Fine #4

 

 Cross stitch 16 -18ct Aida or 32-36ct Linen stitched over 2 fabric threads.  Needlepoint on 18 - 23ct canvas for light details
  
Very Fine #8

 

 Cross stitch 11 -14ct Aida or 22-28ct Linen or evenweave stitched over 2 fabric threads.  Needlepoint on 18 - 23ct canvas for fine details
  
Tapestry #12 Cross stitch 11ct Aida or 22ct - 25ct linen or evenweave stitched over 2 fabric threads.  Needlepoint on 18 - 23ct.
  
Medium #16 Cross stitch 10 & 11ct aida or 18 - 22ct linen or evenweave stitched over 2 fabric threads.  Needlepoint 14 - 18ct canvas
  
Heavy #32 Cross stitch  6 ct Herta or 7ct Klostern.  Needlepoint 10 - 14ct canvas
  

Kreinik Ribbons:  Use single strand and lay it flat while embroidering or couching.  Ideal for ribbon embroidery.

1/8" Ribbon Cross stitch 8ct. & Needlepoint 10 - 14ct.
  
1/16" Ribbon Cross stitch 10 - 11ct. & Needlepoint 18 - 24ct.
  

     

Other Kreinik Fibres

100% Silk fibres

Meters/spool or skein

Price/ spool or skein
Soie d'alger  DISCONTINUED    - Substitute Soie Mori
Soie Gobelin 10m
  
Soie Perlee 10m
  
Serica 10m
  
Mori 5m
  

Please Note:  For these silk fibres we do not stock all colours, but special orders can be placed.

  BF VF FN TP MD HY 1/8 1/16
001 Silver * * * * * * * *
001HL Silver Hi Lustre * * * * * * * *
002 Gold * * * * * * * *
002HL Gold Hi Lustre * * * * * * * *
003 Red * * * * * * * *
003HL Red Hi Lustre * * * * * * * *
005 Black * * * * * * * *
005HL Black Hi Lustre *   *   * * * *
006 Blue * * * * * * * *
006HL Blue Hi Lustre *              
007 Pink * * * * * * * *
007HL Pink Hi Lustre *   *   * * * *</