Thread Tables

Thread Table: Linen (2 of 3)      Key: DP=Dot Pitch in mm, Cols=Colours, W=weaving, L=lace, K=knitting, E=embroidery, C=craft

Name Maker/Supplier DP Range Tex Cols USP Other qualities Problems Uses For
Czech linen, thin CZ 8 7–9 120 Various Smooth, strong Colours emerging Only CZ Many L
Moravia 50/4 Moravia 7 7–8 130 46 Strong coloured thread Expanding colour range No muddy colours Larger-scale pieces L
Polish linen Bobowa 13 8–13 150 2 Very stiff, strong Smooth Only Poland Endless L
Pella 30 Vuorelma 8 160 3 Tough, smooth Versatile Availability Various L
Czech linen, med CZ 13 12–14 170 Various Smooth, strong Some colours Only CZ L
Pella 50 Vuorelma 110 3 Lovely thread Stiff and strong L
Pella 70 Vuorelma 6 70 3 Lovely thread Stiff and strong L
Bockens Lingarn16/2 Holma (buy William Hall) 9/10 8–10 190 70 Bright colours, strong, smooth Versatile, reliable, durable Colours unsubtle (so use in bright projects) Hangings, household W
Vavlin 16/2 Klippans, Zurcher, TB 9/10 8–10 200 75 Bright and subtle colours Strong, smooth, versatile Availability Hangings, household W
Goldschildt 30/3 Goldschildt, lace suppliers in EU and USA 7 130 25 Strong, smooth, stiff Good stable lace thread Limited colour palette, availability Wide range of lace projects L
Goldschildt 50/3 Goldschildt, lace suppliers in EU and USA 6 110 25 Strong, smooth, stiff Good stable lace thread Limited colour palette, availability Wide range of lace projects L
Goldschildt 66/3 Goldschildt, lace suppliers in EU and USA 5 80 25 Strong, smooth, stiff Good stable lace thread Limited colour palette, availability Wide range of lace projects L

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