Threads for Africa

Threads For Africa started in 1993

Based in Parys, Freestate (RSA).
Supplier of exclusive hand painted, variegated embroidery threads and ribbons. Weekly workshops and classes. All threads and ribbons suitable for a wide variety of arts and crafts.

The entire range of variegated threads and ribbons are very unique as you do not have to be a master on blending and shadowing techniques - the colours does it for you, thus ideal for the novice embroider.

All threads and ribbons are hand dyed and packed separately. Because of the hand dye technique used there might be slight colour differences. Always keep enough of one batch in order for you to complete your project.

All products are available direct from Threads for Africa or at certain wholesalers in SA.

Features of variegated threads :

• Synthetic
• Strong and versatile
• Affordable
• Even though colourfast, it is suggested that you use the threads on non-washable items.

Features of variegated silk ribbons :

• Available in matching colours as the threads
• 100% colourfast
• Silk ribbon is stronger after colouring
• Suitable for all sorts of ribbon embroidery

Features of French Ribbon :

• Available in all matching colours as the threads
• 100% colourfast
• Can be used as filler for creeper plants, pebbles, leaves etc

Features of Organza :

• Available in all matching colours as the threads
• 100% colourfast
• Shiny appearance, fine and soft
• Suitable for all sorts of ribbon embroidery

Washing instructions :

• Always use a soft soap under cold running water.