Hardanger linen thread

Hi there

Linen thread is available where bobbin lace supplies are sold, there are several brands of it in various weights. If you search out bobbin lace suppliers you should have no problems in locating spools of linen thread.

Cheers

Joanne

I would appreciate any tips, also if someone can tell me if such a thread even exists anymore.

Thanks!

Arnhild

Londonderry Linen thread is the standard for linen embroidery (available in the US at Hedgehog Handworks and Threadneedle Street )>

Probably available other sources, but I've ordered from both before and know them.

jenn

-- Jenn Ridley : snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com WIP: Poppies (Art-Stitch), two knitted tops, Oriental Butterfly Most recently Finished: Floral Sampler, Insect Sampler

Thanks for all the help! My mom was really happy to see that there is so much out there at the click of a button. Now it's just a question of deciding what to get :)

Arnhild

In U.S., I mainly see Londonberry and Rainbow Gallery linen threads. If your LNS has trouble locating, have them check about ordering for you from Nordic Needle (or you can order from Nordic Needle directly -- Londonberry at

Traditionally with hardanger (particularly if after cutting and pulling threads post-working main kloster blocks you will be wrapping, weaving, making wrapped bars, picots, dove's eyes or other stitches) you need two different weight/thickness of threads -- that's usually a #8 perle (thicker, traditional for kloster blocks on 22-36 count fabric) and a #12 perle (thinner for more intricate work within cut areas).