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The Thread Exchange, Inc.
Welcome to The Thread Exchange Since 2005 we have specialized in sewing thread and needles. We are known for our huge product selection, personalized telephone and email help, fast shipping, and having most threads in small and large spool sizes. We are proud to be a living wage employer. The Thread Exchange - Home Nylon Thread Nylon Thread Polyester Thread Polyester Thread Robison-Anton thread Robison-Anton Kevlar (tm) Thread Kevlar (tm) Thread Cotton Thread Cotton Thread Monofilament Thread Monofilament Thread

Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.

Needle Buying Guide
Needles

  • Find the needles you need in one place.

  • Needle to Machine Reference.

  • Sequenced needle systems for harder to find needles.

  • Thread by needle size.

Accessories - To make sewing easier.

Accessories
Accessories

We have a growing selection of notions and accessories that make sewing easier. They include thread cone holders, thread sock. elastic tubing, scissors and shears, tape measures, and tool kits and cutters.

Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in some sizes.

Nylon Thread
Nylon Thread

  • Strong, durable, and easy to use.

  • Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.

  • Use up to size 69 in most home sewing machines.

  • Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon thread.

Monofilament Thread
Monofilament Thread

  • Similar texture to fishing line, but thinner.

  • Comes in 9 sizes from ultra-thin size .004 to sturdy-size .012.

  • Small spools in sizes .005 to .012.

  • 1.5 Lb. canisters in all sizes - Case quantities available.

Robison-Anton - The full line of R/A 40-Weight embroidery thread.

The Robison-Anton Store
Robison-Anton Thread

  • Over 400 colors in polyester, and over 370 colors in rayon.

  • King spools and mini-kings.

  • Color cards.

  • Color conversion charts to match to other brands.

Backings and Stabilizers New Backings and Stabilizers Embroidery Bobbins Embroidery Bobbins Closeout - Isafil / Ultrafil Rayon - 5500-Yds - $5.99 Closeout - Isafil / Ultrafil Metallic - 40-Wt thread Metallic - 40-Wt- From $11.39 Aurifil Cotton Thread Save up to 35% Closeout - Aurifil Cotton Tenara Thread Closeout - Tenara Thread

Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.

Polyester Thread
Polyester Thread

  • Looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.

  • UV resistant - Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.

  • Use up to size 69 in most home sewing machines.

  • Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

Sewing and Serger Thread - Spun polyester, poly-core, silk closeout and more.

Sewing and Serger Thread
Sewing and Serger Thread

  • Tex 27 Maxi-Lock - Over 90 solid and variegated colors on 3000-Yd spools.

  • Excell - Same as Maxi-Lock on 6000-Yd spools - Around 12 colors.

  • Maxi-Lock Stretch - High elasticity thread in over 35 colors.

  • Closeouts in spun polyester, poly-core silk, and more.

Maxi-Lock and Excell Sewing Thread All-Purpose Thread Maxi-Lock and Excell Sewing Thread Spun Polyester Thread Closeouts Special - Closeout Spun Polyester Thread Closeouts

All-Purpose Thread - 6000-yd spools from $5.19

Maxi-Lock Stretch Thread High Stretch Maxi-Lock Stretch Thread

Soft to the touch.

Polyester Core Thread Closeouts Special - Closeout Polyester Core Thread Closeouts

Includes A&E Perma Core in black, and Venus Poly Core

YLI Silk Thread Closeout Ultra-Thin YLI Silk Thread Closeout

While supplies last.

Cotton Thread Specials Closeout - Save up to 35% Cotton Thread Specials

Save 35% on Aurifil cotton thread closeouts, available in 40-Weight, 40/3, and 50-Weight on smaller spools and larger cones. We also have Valdani cotton thread grab bags at a great value, including our 3 spool variegated cotton thread grab bag with 1080-Yards per spool, and our 5 mini-spool grab bag with 273-Yards per spool.

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Cotton Thread - The full line of Mettler Silk-Finish cotton and Aurifil closeouts.

Mettler Cotton - All
Cotton Thread

  • Mettler cotton from thinnest to thickest in 60, 50, 40, and 28-weights.

  • Aurifil cotton closeouts at 35% off.

  • Mettler and Aurifil are made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton fibers.

  • The lower the thread weight number, the thicker the thread.

Mettler 28-Weight Cotton Thread Thickest Size Mettler 28-Weight Cotton Thread

28-Weight is the thickest cotton thread in the Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread line. The recommended needle sizes are 110/18 to 130/21.

Mettler 40-Weight Cotton Thread Up to 72 colors Mettler 40-Weight Cotton Thread

40-Weight Mettler Silk-Finish cotton for patchwork, quilting, embroidery, cross-stitch, and more. Use needle sizes: 80/12 to 90/14.

Mettler 50-Weight Cotton Thread Up to 250 colors Mettler 50-Weight Cotton Thread

50-Wt Mettler Silk-Finish cotton. Solid and variegated colors. For quilting, sewing, and matte embroidery. Use needle sizes 70/10 to 90/14.

Mettler 60-Weight Cotton Thread Thinnest Size Mettler 60-Weight Cotton Thread

60-Weight is the thinnest cotton thread in the Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread line. The recommended needle sizes are 65/9 to 80/12.

Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Color Cards Handy Reference Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Color Card

The Mettler Silk-Finish cotton color card has swatches of all colors, with use and care information to find the right thread.

Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread Mettler Color Cards Available Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread

All Mettler cotton thread is made from 100% long staple, Egyptian cotton and has a silk finish that gives it a luxuriously soft effect and supple feel. It is mercerized to make it more tearproof, low-shrink, and iron-proof. We have Mettler cotton thread in about 200 colors on small spools and large cones. From thickest to thinnest, we have it available in 28, 40, 50, and 60-weight.

All Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread
Bobbins Save time with prewound bobbins. Half-Price Bobbins and New 12-Packs Check out over 90 half-price bobbins. Some of the boxes are battered, but the bobbins are in perfect condition. Nylon and Polyester bobbins in styles A, G, L, M, U, and other styles. Sometimes boxes of 144 or 72 are more than you need. Our new budget-friendly 12-packs are great for smaller jobs. Shop Now

Kevlar (TM) Thread - Withstands temperatures up to 800F.

Kevlar Thread
Kevlar Thread

  • Does not melt.

  • About 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.

  • Low stretch at 2%.

  • Buy what you need - Single spools, large and smaller - or cases.

Bobbins - Prewound - Save time with pre-loaded bobbins.

Bobbins
Prewound Bobbins

  • Full-gross (144), half-gross (72), and packs of 12 for smaller jobs.

  • Styles A (Class 15), G, L, M, and U - Other styles on closeout.

  • Wide selection of half-price bobbins.

  • Find the right bobbin for your machine.

Waxed Thread - For hand sewing. Most machines cannot handle waxed thread. Check owners manual.

Waxed Thread
Waxed Thread

  • Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent.

  • Great for leather, canvas, vinyl, and heavy fabrics.

  • 70-Yd tubes from Maine Thread in 6 sizes - Over 36 colors.

  • Closeout - Nylon coils, and waxed polyester-linen tubes.

Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers - Over 120 products available.

Backings/Stabilizers
Backings/Stabilizers

  • Embroidery stabilizers support fabric, preventing tunneling and puckering.

  • Cutaway, tearaway, fusible, water-soluble, specialty options, and more.

  • Most come in 10-yard rolls with color-coded rings for easy identification.

  • Brands include Exquisite, Dime, and more.

Machine Embroidery Hoops - Snap hoops, sticky hoops, guides and parts.

Machine Embroidery Hoops
Machine Embroidery Hoops

  • Hoops for Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, Husqvarna-Viking, Janome, Pfaff, and SWF.

  • The Snap Hoop Monster - For fabric hooping and alignment with non-adhesive stabilizers.

  • The Sticky Hoop - A flat metal frame - Ideal for use with pre-cut tearaway adhesive stabilizers.

  • Accessories include centering templates, placement kits, and hoop guides.

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