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Rainbow Gallery

Rainbow Gallery threads are very popular and come in over 3000 colors. Some of these fibers are called Chainettes. They are softer and less expensive than braids, plump, and cover the canvas very well. There is some difficulty initially in learning to use them and controlling fraying.

Another fiber type is called Fuzzy Stuff. These are especially great for the fur on an animal, hair, or beard in your needlepoint work. Although they appear to be too large for the canvas many times, just use a slightly larger needle to push the canvas threads apart and try to use long stitches. Alpaca 18 is a very strong yarn and will not fray easily. It also works well when brushed to create a fuzzy look.

Five fibers make up the Background line, and two of those require special care. BG1 requires a shorter stitch than normal and it is made of Noppee silk. Be careful not to drag this silk across the canvas since it will cause it to tear apart. The other, BG4, a natural linen, has a tendency to untwist. To compensate, turn your needle.

Alabaster is an iridescent shiny metallic chainette thread that is great for snow, ice or anything where you do not want to overpower your other stitching. The "Bravo!" yarn is a cotton floss with each of its four strands equal to pearl cotton size 12. It should be stripped apart and put back together for stitching so that it will lie smoothly. Bravo!, Encore!, and Overture are all dyed to match each other. The three different weights give great options for stitching on Hardanger.

There are so many options when using Rainbow Gallery threads! For a full description of each, please visit the manufacturer's website at www.rainbowgallery.com.

Click here to view the Rainbow Gallery website for color images of the threads.

Due to the wide selection of threads and colors, we cannot guarantee stock; we will email status if unable to fill your order completely.

Alabaster
Alabaster
$3.95
Alpaca 18
Alpaca 18
$2.85
Petite Alpaca
Petite Alpaca
$2.85
Angora
Angora
$6.20
Arctic Rays
Arctic Rays
$3.20
Backgrounds
Backgrounds
$3.50
Bravo!
Bravo!
$3.20
Capri 18
Capri 18
$2.45
Capri 13
Capri 13
$2.45
Cashmere
Cashmere
$6.00
Coronet Braid, Size 4
Coronet Braid, Size 4
$4.00
Coronet Braid #4, White Pearl
Coronet Braid #4, White Pearl
$4.50
Coronet Braid, Size 8
Coronet Braid, Size 8
$6.50
Coronet Braid #8, White Pearl
Coronet Braid #8, White Pearl
$6.50
Coronet Braid, Size 16
Coronet Braid, Size 16
$6.00
Coronet Braid #16, White Pearl
Coronet Braid #16, White Pearl
$6.75
Cresta d'Oro
Cresta d'Oro
$2.75
Crystal Braid
Crystal Braid
$4.95
Designer's Dream
Designer's Dream
$1.75
Elegance
Elegance
$3.70
Encore!
Encore!
$2.75
Entice
Entice
$2.85
Entice Petite
Entice Petite
$2.50
Fancy Fur
Fancy Fur
$2.75
Flair
Flair
$3.35
Fluffy Fleece
Fluffy Fleece
$3.10
Baby Fluffy Fleece
Baby Fluffy Fleece
$2.75
Frosty Rays
Frosty Rays
$3.95
Petite Frosty Rays
Petite Frosty Rays
$3.95
Fuzzy Stuff
Fuzzy Stuff
$3.35
Fyre Werks
Fyre Werks
Glisten
Glisten
$3.10
Gold Rush 14
Gold Rush 14
$2.45
Variegated Gold Rush 14
Variegated Gold Rush 14
$2.50
Gold Rush 18
Gold Rush 18
$2.10
Gold Rush XS
Gold Rush XS
$2.50
Grandeur
Grandeur
$3.95
Hi-Lights
Hi-Lights
(while supply lasts)
$2.25
Mandarin Floss
Mandarin Floss
$2.85
Neon Rays
Neon Rays
$4.60
Neon Rays+
Neon Rays+
$4.85
Nordic Gold
Nordic Gold
$2.70
Overture
Overture
$3.75
Panache
Panache
$2.60
Patent Leather
Patent Leather
(while supply lasts)
$5.50
Patina
Patina
$2.45
Pebbly Perle
Pebbly Perle
$2.25
Precious Metals
Precious Metals
$2.50
Rainbow Linen
Rainbow Linen
$3.60
Rainbow Tweed
Rainbow Tweed
$2.25
Razzle-Dazzle 6
Razzle-Dazzle 6
$2.00
Silk & Cream
Silk & Cream
$4.00
Silk Lame' Braid, 18ct
Silk Lame' Braid, 18ct
$4.70
Silk Lame' Braid, 13ct
Silk Lame' Braid, 13ct
$4.70
Silk Lame' Braid Petite
Silk Lame' Braid Petite
$4.20
Silk Lame Plus
Silk Lame Plus
$4.50
Sparkle! Braid
Sparkle! Braid
$4.70
Sparkle Rays
Sparkle Rays
$5.20
Petite Sparkle Rays
Petite Sparkle Rays
$4.85
Splendor
Splendor
$5.00
Super Suede
Super Suede
$2.95
Tiara
Tiara
$2.50
Treasure Braids, Treasure Chest & Treasure Ribbons
Treasure Braids, Treasure Chest & Treasure Ribbons
24 Karats
24 Karats
$2.00
Ultra-Suede
Ultra-Suede
$2.50
Very Velvet
Very Velvet
$4.20
Petite Very Velvet
Petite Very Velvet
$4.20
Water N 'Ice
Water N 'Ice
$4.85
Winter, White
Winter, White
$3.35
Wisper
Wisper
$3.00


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