These gorgeous threads are hand dyed in the UK by Zoe Acketts of Paint Box Threads. Zoe uses her artist's eye to individually mix each dye and create beautiful palettes of seductive colours, from the vibrant to the muted.
The mercerised cotton can be used for hand embroidery. The hand-dying process adds a subtle variation to the colour which will add that special something to your textile projects. Each skein contains 100m of a single variegated colour, with colours blending across a repeating length of approx 70cm. There will be a different blending with every repeat, due to the hand-dyeing process involved.
Thread is a similar thickness to a Perle 12 thread.
Please note that we are unable to represent colours with 100% accuracy on the screen.
If you like these, then have a look at the full range of Paint Box Threads here.
We try and keep our postage options simple by having a flat rate based on your shipping destination. We are currently using tracked only services.
The current postage prices are as follows from 1 Jan 2023:
These delivery (24, 48) times are estimated from despatch and not guaranteed.
Full details can be found here.
We send goods all over the World, but we have currently paused EU shipping whilst we navigate new EU regulations.
We aim to please and hope that you will be happy with your order. If you are not happy with your item/s and wish to return anything, then please notify us within 14 days of receiving your order. You must then return the items as instructed in their original condition and packaging within 14 days of notifying us.
Please note that the following items are excluded from being returned:
Please contact us by email to grace@shopbeyondmeasure.co.uk if you wish to return an item for any reason. Please read our full returns policy for more details.
o Loose or trailing yarn/ribbon/thread poses a risk of entanglement or strangulation. Store safely away from children and pets.
o Yarn, ribbon or thread scraps, ends, or packaging may pose a choking risk to people and pets. Dispose of /store carefully.
o Be aware of the flammability of different yarn types, especially synthetics.
Thank you - lovely quality threads and choice of colours .Arrived on time. Will be ordering from you again
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We hope to be an inclusive company and strive to create an environment that is welcoming and embraces diversity, both with our online presence, the makers we represent, our physical pop-ups events and our collaborations.
We welcome suggestions about how we can improve our approach.
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* Labour Behind the Label
* The Runnymede Trust.
I contacted Grace from Beyond Measures regarding Appletons crewel wools and she immediately responded to my query. She gave me all the informations I needed and took the time to list all the colours that were available. When I purchased, my parcel was dispatched on the same day! I am very happy with the service and quality of materials I have received.
Loved this introduction to Sashiko…I am totally hooked. No worries about the instructions being in Japanese ChatGPT translated perfectly. Response from the Beyond measure team were prompt and v helpful. One happy customer returning.
Excellent quality, being a well made hoop and a deeper frame it's so much better at holding the fabric taut
Always a joy to receive an order from Beyond Measure. Quick reliable service. Beautifully wrapped. I love Grace’s leather thimbles, just prefect for hand quilting. Definitely recommend Beyond Measure for all your creative needs. X
I love this stuff, it makes it so easy to transfer embroidery/ Sashiko patterns, I just trace the pattern then sew over the top and it washes away under a running tap.
