What websites can I buy hand-dyed threads? Rainbow colored & more.

[Kimonogirl808]

After viewing all the albums I noticed all the pretty and colorful threads being used. Where can I buy these hand-dyed threads?

Thanks in advance for everyone who posts a reply.

Sheri

[Vivaudiss]

There are many people who sell HDT on Etsy.com. I beleive several members here have stores on etsy they sell thread through. I just search for tatting or hand died thread to find it. I actually just order 4 skeins from two different sellers and LOVE them

[Marty]

For a start try Yarnplayer (Marilee Rockley) and LadyShuttleMaker (Sherry Pence). I have purchased thread from both of them with no difficulties at all.

[Dantatter]

Here you can get those rainbow coloured (among others) HDT's:
http://shop.melanopa.com/index.php

Susanne

[ldr103]

Hate to rob anyone of their business, but have you considered dyeing your own yarns? That's what I've been doing lately. I use MX dyes from ProChemical and Dye--they're super easy to mix up, the company has great customer support, and I can make any color of thread I want to--I just buy plain white cotton or linen (these dyes are for plant/cellulose fibers only). It really makes the whole process more enjoyable when you've dyed your own threads.

[meowy]

I love to dye my own. I'm out of soda ash, need to order some more so I can dye more thread. Then I just buy the standard aunt lydia brand of thread and have at it :)

[Ridgewoman]

I also get HDT from Pamela Meyers at Tatskool@blogspot.com. She has her own site for selling her threads. They are done with coats thread and I just love it because it is hard twist and tats up very well. The last piece I tatted with her thead didn't even need blocked! Bev


Pamela has a series called Rainbow Brite which comes in the varigate and solids to match.

[Artylady]

Wow, unbelievable. I often wondered what the hand dyers used, so it's just normal cotton thread. I am guess it unravelled the ball and put it in to a skein for dyeing, just like when dyeing wool?

[Ridgewoman]

Wow, unbelievable. I often wondered what the hand dyers used, so it's just normal cotton thread. I am guess it unravelled the ball and put it in to a skein for dyeing, just like when dyeing wool?

Well, they all do it a bit differently and use different threads as a base. If you would like to see some photos of Yarnplayer dying her threads, visit her blog. She's a Member of InTatters and is in the Community listing. Bev:biggrin: