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Collection: Single skeins

We currently stock four weights of vintage linen threads: 

16/2 
The most common thread used in mid century linen embroidery. We stock five brands of 1940's to 1990's threads, around 300 colours. 
 Each skein of the vintage 16/2 thread is 14m long, apart from Knox's which is 18-20 meter long. All threads have been neatly stored in boxes in dry environments since they were produced, still strong and as new. This thread is spun quite firmly and should be used as it is, not split.
A little bit of beeswax will help protect the thread.
40 to 50 cm is good length to work with, and the needles to use for all weights are chenille's: 20, 22 or 24. We buy ours from John James: 
https://www.jjneedles.com/


25/4 Hemstitch yarn: this thread is 4-stranded. Use singly (10m) or separate into 1-4 strands. In the 60's it was common to mix one or three strands of this thread together with 16/2 in embroidery kits, it helped create interesting textures.  This versatile thread (which is also great for bookbinding) has not been produced since the 1960's and cannot be found easily anymore. 
We still have around 40 colours in stock. 

40/2 HV thread: a very fine linen thread that has been made and used since the 1950's. The colour range is very limited and we buy all vintage stock we can find. The age of the thread ranges from 1960's to contemporary, please check each listing for more details. Each skein is 30 to 35+ m. 

35/3 Lace thread
Eva by Marks and Knyppelgarn by Nordiska were made for lace making and embroidery, they are both very rare today. 
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  • Nordiska 1960's linen 25/4
    Nordiska 1960's linen 25/4
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    £3.50
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    £3.50
  • Linda 1960's embroidery linen
    Linda 1960's embroidery linen
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    £3.80
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    £3.80
  • Nordiska mid-century linen 25/4 Lavender & Lilac
    Nordiska mid-century linen 25/4 Lavender & Lilac
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    £3.50
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    £3.50
  • Linda 1960's embroidery linen
    Linda 1960's embroidery linen
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    £3.80
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    £3.80
  • Dark Brown #1233 Linda 1960's embroidery linen
    Dark Brown #1233 Linda 1960's embroidery linen
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  • Nordiska mid-century linen 25/4 #558
    Nordiska mid-century linen 25/4 #558
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  • HV-linen No. 49 Fuchsia Pink 40/2
    HV-linen No. 49 Fuchsia Pink 40/2
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  • HV-linen No. 24 Pale Pink 40/2
    HV-linen No. 24 Pale Pink 40/2
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  • HV-linen No. 21 Pastel Orange 40/2
    HV-linen No. 21 Pastel Orange 40/2
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  • The Flax Flower 1960's linen - Linblomman 16/2 Apple #880
    The Flax Flower 1960's linen  - Linblomman 16/2 Apple #880
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  • Linda 1960's linen #1297
    Linda 1960's linen #1297
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen #273
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen #273
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen Grey #220
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen Grey #220
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen #313
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen #313
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  • Nordiska 1960's linen 25/4
    Nordiska 1960's linen 25/4
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen #314
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen #314
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen #234
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen #234
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  • Nordiska 1960's linen 25/4
    Nordiska 1960's linen 25/4
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    £3.50
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  • Nordiska #224 linen embroidery thread
    Nordiska #224 linen embroidery thread
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen #335
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen #335
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen #249
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen #249
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  • Nordiska Grey #221 linen embroidery thread
    Nordiska Grey #221 linen embroidery thread
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  • Nordiska 16/2 Linen #256
    Nordiska 16/2 Linen #256
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  • Nordiska 1960's Linen 16/2
    Nordiska 1960's Linen 16/2
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