Thread Resources for 12 and 13 mesh
Based on your mesh size, it is important to pick a thread that is not too thick and not too thin for the size of holes in your mesh. We love 12 and 13 mesh here at Le Point, so wanted to pull together some thread resources for what to use on those mesh sizes.
There are many canvas mesh sizes. You most often see 13 mesh and 18 mesh in the US market, but there are so many mesh sizes. The mesh size correlates to the number of stitches in a square inch - so 13 mesh, has 13 stitches in one inch. Because of that, the larger the mesh size, the smaller the stitches. Other mesh sizes are 10, 12, 14 up to higher numbers like 28.
You will discover what you like best by stitching a variety of designs. If you are a new stitcher, I would recommend starting with a 10, 12 or 13 mesh. 18 mesh stitches are very small, and can be harder to see and manage when you are just starting out.
This image shows from top to bottom: 13 mesh, 12 mesh, 18 mesh, and 28 count.
THREAD RECOMMENDATIONS for 12 & 13 MESH
We have listed online resources to purchase all of these yarns, but please call your local needlepoint store if you have access to one, to see if they carry any of these lines!
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| Pictured: Appleton Tapestry Yarn | Pictured: Appleton Tapestry Yarn on 12 mesh |
WOOL TAPESTRY YARN
This single stranded (which means you don’t separate the yarn) 100% wool yarn is perfect for 12 and 13 mesh, depending on the brand. Wool is the first fiber used for needlepoint, and is loved for its durability and color fastness. Tapestry wool feels slightly thick and fluffy, and has the beautiful, natural, wool hand feel.
BRANDS WE LOVE & WHERE TO FIND THEM
10 or 12 MESH: APPLETON TAPESTRY WOOL | Made in the UK, and what we use in our kits - Purchase online at Purl Soho, KC Needlepoint. Can be used on 13 mesh but it is tighter to pull through.
10 or 12 MESH: ANCHOR TAPISSERIE WOOL | Anchor is slightly thicker than Appleton, and has a little more of a sheen - Purchase online at Anchor (will be offering shipping on single skeins soon), Willow Fabrics, KC Needlepoint.
13 MESH: PLANET EARTH MERINO WOOL | I love this fiber! Use on 13 mesh but it also works on 18 mesh. Purchase online at Fabulous Fibers, KC Needlepoint, Nashville Needleworks or call Lycette Designs as they sell it in their shop.
SILK & COTTON YARNS
13 MESH: SILK & IVORY | This 50% Wool, 50% Silk blend is their single strand option, which works best on 13 mesh, but also works on 12 mesh with lighter coverage. Purchase almost everywhere! Some online options are: KC Needlepoint, The Needlepointer,
13 MESH: DMC COTTON EMBROIDERY FLOSS SIZE 3 | This is a 100% Cotton Yarn and is super affordable. Make sure to purchase SIZE 3. This floss comes in a variety of widths, but Size 3 will offer the best coverage for 13 mesh.
13 MESH: PLANET EARTH SILK | This is a 100% Silk Yarn that works on 13 mesh. Purchase online at KC Needlepoint.
13 MESH: PLANET EARTH SILK | This is a 100% Silk Yarn that works on 13 mesh. Purchase online at KC Needlepoint.
3 PLY YARN
Three-ply for #10 canvas
Pictured: Patarnayan or Colonial Persian 3 ply Yarn, 100% Wool.
Pictured: Silk & Ivory Trio 3 ply yarn, 50% Wool/ 50% Silk.
BRANDS WE LOVE & WHERE TO FIND THEM
