Stack of colorful yarn skeins in various shades. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Threads that shape
each stitch.

From soft neutrals to vibrant tones, our in-store thread selection is kept intentional. Threads are chosen for quality, coverage and the way they perform on canvas.

Assorted cards of needlepoint thread with 'Tilli Tomas essentials' labels on a dark surface. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Three skeins of needlepoint yarn in blue, green, and burgundy with 'Silk & Ivory' tags on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Colorful skeins of yarn with a 'Planet Silk Fiber' tag on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot, Needlepoint and Mahjong Specialty Store | Barrington, IL

Set of colorful braided silk ply threads on a wooden surface from Planet Earth Fiber company. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Vineyard Silk Classic. 100% Silk. 30 yards. Dry block only. Colorful yarn skeins with green tags on a wooden background. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

On the go vineyard silk threads. Set of colorful thread samples on a wooden background. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Collection of colorful thread spools with 'Splendor' labels on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Vineyard Silk Merino. 100% merino wool. 30 yards. Color swatches of yarn with labels on a wooden board. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Needlepoint Yarn skeins with 'Milan by tilli tomas' labels on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

CORE THREAD LINES

Essentials

Silk & Ivory

Planet Earth Silk

Planet Earth Silk Ply

Vineyard Silk

Vineyard on the Go

Splendor

Pepper Pot

Vineyard Merino Wool

Milan

Milan Cards

Soft wool, silk or a blend of both.

Soft with gentle dimension, offering structure without stiffness.

Vibrant, consistent silk that settles beautifully into the canvas.

Smooth, strandable silk with rich color and even coverage.

Discover

Refined silk with a smooth finish and polished feel.

The same trusted silk, prepared for simpler stitching.

Versatile and strandable, allowing for thoughtful control.

Matte silk with strong coverage and a rich, grounded palette.

Soft wool that brings warmth and classic texture to a piece.

A light-catching accent that adds polish without overpowering.

Prepared Milan for subtle, considered detail.

Collection of Very Velvet thread spools with colorful labels on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Assorted spools of thread on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Collection of colorful Silk Lame' Braid needlepoint, cross stitch and long stitch threads. For 18 count mesh canvases. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Colorful yarn skeins and ThreadWorx packaging on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Five green yarn thread samples on a wooden surface from Boucle. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Set of color swatch cards with various textures on a wooden surface from Fyre Werks fibers. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Colored threads by Neon Rays on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Four skeins of thread in different colors with labels on a wooden surface from Treenway Silks. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Set of colorful threads with labels on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Specialty & Accent Threads

Very Velvet

Radiance (13 & 18)

Entice

Silk Lame Braid

Reflections

Threadworx

Bouclé

Fyre Werks

Neon Rays and Neon Rays +

Treenway Silk Harmony

Treensway Ribbon

Plush and dimensional, ideal for bold areas of color.

Silk with luminous depth and clean stitch definition.

A touch of shimmer woven in with restraint.

Metallic thread that layers in gently for added depth.

Delicate shine for quiet highlight and contrast.

Hand-dyed variation that brings natural movement to a design.

Textural fiber that adds softness and subtle interest.

Soft metallic fiber that adds subtle shimmer and light to a canvas.

Accentuate your work with various textures, sparkle, shine, and variegated colors. We are continually adding more Specialty Threads and Beads to our collection.

Silk, wool or a blend of both for soft and smooth texture and even coverage.

Smooth silk ribbon used to create texture and dimension within a design.

Cup and saucer on a table with needlepoint art supplies and a piece of canvas with blue bust design. | The Pepper Pot, Barrington, IL

Thread Kits, Thoughtfully Designed.

Choosing threads is part of the craft. In store, we offer canvas kitting services designed to help you create a cohesive, balanced thread kits that feels just right.

Bring in your canvas or choose one here, and we’ll walk through fibers, color, texture, and finish together.

Inquire About Threads and Kitting