Hand-Dyed Embroidery, Perle Cotton & Crochet Thread

Exceptionally beautiful Perle Cotton, Hand-Dyed in Lead-Free Dyes and Guaranteed Colorfast for any Embroidery, Quilting, Appliqué, Crochet, Punchneedle, Rug-Hooking, Thread Embellishment project. 100% Long Staple Egyptian Cotton. Slightly heavier than DMC, for better coverage and enhanced decorative effect. Find here Perle Cotton in three sizes (5, 8 and 12), in stunning single colors  or Designer Collections.

• Size 12 (the finest) - For: patterns where you want a finer thread for more definition, in Embroidery, Stitching, Quilting, Crochet, Punchneedle, heavier Tatting.
• Size 8 (medium weight) - For: Stitching, Hand Quilting, Appliqué, Crochet, heavier Punchneedle, Rug-Hooking, Bobbin Work.
• Size 5 (heavy) - For: Stitching, Quilting, Bobbin Work, Crochet, Rug-Hooking, Tassel and Fringe-Making.

We make the same colors in all three sizes! For machine quilting or stitching: You can successfully use Pearl Cotton Size 12 both Top and Bobbin. All the other sizes are recommended for bobbin work. For wholesale and distribution: minimum 12/balls/color (one full box) with a minimum order of $80 (+ shipping and handling). If you are a DESIGNER and want to qualify for our Designer Program wholesale pricing with no minimums and FREE replacement threads, please contact us.As many Designers worldwide use our threads, we have developed Customized Pattern Collections - read more under "Collections".

Superb Hand-Dyed colors in high-quality Cotton Floss. Choose among:

• 3-Strand Floss - Balls: Valdani Created and Developed this product especially for the Punchneedle market, being the Original Creator of THE Thread for Punchneedle:  you do not separate the skein any more, no pre-cutting, no thread waste! Just thread your needle onto the ball and start punching! No trouble, just Fun! In surface embroidery or cross stitch Big designers like Rosewood Manor use all 3 strands together. You can also separate them for miniatures and very delicate embroidery.

• 6-Ply Embroidery Floss - Skeins - for cross-stitch, embroidery, crazy-quilting, fringe and tassel-making.

A BLISS of Softness for your hands, easy and beautiful to work with, these wool threads are made of 100% Australian Merino Virgin Wool of the Highest Quality! Superb rich Hand-Dyed Colorfast colors. You can choose from:

• Size 15 Australian Virgin Wool Thread  (26/2) - 10 Yard Skeins - our finest wool thread. Excellent  for: Wool-Appliqué, fine Crewel work, fine Wool Lace, fine Crochet. Over 70 individual solid and variegated colors.
• Size 8 Australian Virgin Wool Thread  (13.5/2) - 10 yard Skeins - thicker wool thread. Excellent  for: Wool-Appliqué, Crewel work, Wool Lace, Crochet. Over 70 individual solid and variegated colors.
• Size 15 and 8 Australian Virgin Wool Thread - 110-yard Skeins (Ivory),  Hand-Dyeing Ready for passionate home hand-Dyers. This is the same wool thread as above, only in a bigger skein. You can  can also  use this wool thread in the weight you want for the different above techniques.

Hand-Dyed thread for Machine, highly decorative, versatile and strong, high quality long-staple Egyptian cotton, use them in full confidence to give beauty to your project with threads that never bleed!
We offer three weights of cotton thread (spools):

• 60wt - This is a fabulous thread for: Lace, Appliqué, Machine and Hand Embroidery, Sewing, Tatting. 250m spool: wholesale min.6/color
• 50wt - For: Machine Quilting (all levels, home and longarm), Stitching, Sewing.
• 35wt - For: Machine Quilting (advanced, home and longarm), Hand Quilting, Stitching, Tatting. Use a 90 needle.

Waves is an exciting new subdivision of Valdani, focused on collaborating with various industries and businesses to develop innovative products that go beyond the traditional hand-dyed offerings. While Valdani has built its reputation on high-quality hand-dyed threads, Waves embraces the idea that not everything can be created through hand-dying. With this in mind, Waves brings you an exceptional range of products sourced from around the world, designed to elevate your crafting experience.

One of the first products introduced under the Waves brand is the Sparkle Pearl Cotton—a stunning cotton thread with a metallic twist. This unique blend combines the softness and versatility of cotton with a subtle metallic sheen, offering a touch of glamour and elegance to your stitching. Whether you’re working on embroidery, cross-stitch, or any other needlecraft, the Sparkle Pearl Cotton adds a new level of sophistication to your projects, perfect for anyone looking to make their designs stand out with a bit of sparkle.

As Waves continues to grow, you can expect to see more exciting products that blend high-performance materials like polyester and metallic fibers into the crafting world. The goal of Waves is to expand the possibilities for creators and to provide a diverse range of premium products that cater to a variety of artistic needs.

By introducing these new materials, Waves aims to attract both loyal Valdani customers and a fresh audience of crafters who are looking for innovative options in their work. The result is a fusion of tradition and innovation, making it possible for every stitch to shine a little brighter.