Field Journal Volume 1 thread pack includes 10M of the 36 threads used for each of the stitchery blocks. The Field Journal Exclusive threads are not included and will need to be purchased separately.
Thread Lengths & Weights
Stranded – 6 stranded thread is divisible into 6 strands and can be used as a single strand or multiple strands together. CGT stranded threads come in three lengths:
10m (10 yd, 93 in) cut into 50cm (19.685 in) lengths and
50m (54 yd, 24.5in) in one continuous strand.
By special order, CGT threads also come in two weights - Perle 8 and Perle 12. Perle thread has a sheen finish because it is a round thread. The higher the number of Perle – the finer the thread. Perle 12 is equivalent to 2 strands of stranded cotton. Perle 8 is equivalent to 4 strands of stranded cotton. CGT Perle threads are 15m (16 yd, 40 in) continuous.
Our Clever Packaging
A note from the dye room
Every skein of Cottage Garden Threads is hand-dyed in small batches, giving our hand-dyed threads the depth and character only true small-batch dyeing can create. We've spent years perfecting the batch-to-batch consistency that's rare among hand-dyed threads, but because no two dye days are ever identical, we follow a simple rule of thumb: buy enough, plus one. That extra skein keeps your project within a single dye lot, and you'll spot the symbol on our packaging as a friendly reminder. Curious about how hand-dyed thread dye lots work? Read more on our blog: dye lots
Shipping & dispatch
Our small-batch studio handles every step in-house - from dye pot to packaging to post, so here's what to expect. In-stock colours are usually dispatched within 48 hours, though during sale periods this can extend to 5–7 days while we work through a flurry of orders. For full details, see our Shipping Policy.
Notes on colour
We photograph every hand-dyed thread in natural light and colour-check each image carefully, so what you see on our website is as true to the real skein as we can make it. That said, every monitor, phone, and browser displays colour a little differently - so the shade on your screen may vary subtly from the thread in your hand. If you're matching a specific colour or planning a treasured project, we're always happy to help guide you to the right shade - just get in touch with the studio.
Made with threads from a previous order.
All threads purchased go into my stash which means I have a wonderful but difficult decision to make when starting a new project. Like the proverbial kid in a lolly shop. 😀
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Your stitchery looks brilliant, thank you for sharing! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
First time I've used your threads and I'm very happy with them. Using 2 colors in Barefoot Needleart's Spooky Beacon of Flight and the Sleepy Cat orange is spectacular!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're stoked to hear you're loving our threads and hope to see more orders from you soon! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I bought this pack to add to my stash. The purples are a little greyer than I expected, but they are gorgeous threads and I'm looking forward to using them for something in the future.
Store owner replied:
That dark green and black is calling for something Halloween-y! Thank you for your lovely review, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I love variegated thread so I was thrilled to come across this Marigold thread. Thread glides through the fabric with ease, love how the thread is pre cut into prefect lengths for stitching. Just beautiful thread to use. I was so happy with my first order that I have already placed a second order. Heaps of colours to choose from. I guarantee you will not be disappointed
Store owner replied:
Your stitches are so neat, this is mesmerising! Thank you for sharing your masterpiece with us 😍 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I’m hand sewing a scrap when I have spare minutes. I love bright colour and clashing patterns. I’ve made many quilts over the years but this is my first hand stitched one. I don’t like waste and I can take several with me and stitch wherever I am.
Store owner replied:
An explosion of colour! This gives off the same vibes as our Chaos collection, I love it! Thank you so much for your lovely review, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Just start my journey with EPP. A friend gifted me a charm pack of fabric, a glue pen and the paper pieces to keep me occupied during my recovery from surgery for a servere quad tendon rupture. I can sit elevate my leg and make hexies to my hearts delight The tack it tool makes it sooo easy. I purchased the complete set. I can see me becoming addicted😆😆
Store owner replied:
It's such an addictive hobby! The Tack It Easy makes the prep so quick and fun! Thank you for your lovely review, we wish you the best for your recovery and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
A work in progress and loving “Running Postman” for the colours needed for my Christmas project.
Store owner replied:
I love the way monochomatic pieces look stitched out in our variegated threads! Thank you so much for sharing, it looks amazing so far 😍 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
These threads are of great quality and gorgeous colors!!
Store owner replied:
It really will! It's such a bright, happy yellow ☀️ Thank you for your lovely review, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I love this device it is fabulous to work with! This is my first time trying EPP. The background fabric I machine appliqued the EPP flowers on to is Andover's Downtown Abby's fabric line. I'm not crazy about this combo now that it is almost finished... but done is better than perfect. The Tack It Easy 1 " Hex template made it easy peasy!
Store owner replied:
I love the funky bright colours! Thank you for sharing your quilt with us, we're so glad you're loving the Tack It Easy! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Spectacular, variegated threads.! I had to make 7 frou frou bracelets for family and friends at a big event coming up and I sewed hundreds of French knots using the threads. The spacing of the colours was perfect to achieve the variety I was aiming for within each colour range. And no unnecessary tugging..pulled through easy as..
Store owner replied:
Your bracelets are too sweet! Thank you for sharing, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
The Perle 12 threads are a joy to stitch with, so smooth and lovely for smaller work. I'm hoping that more Perle 8 and 12 will be available soon.
Lyn Cochrane
Store owner replied:
Rebecca this is stunning! I really love how the speckles look here 😍 Thank you so much for sharing, we can't wait to see anything else you use them in! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I love getting the 30 metre skeins so much, even though they take a bit longer to receive the quality control from CTG is excellent, as is their communication and customer service, and it means I can very precisely cut custom lengths that suit the way I work. It's a really flexible option, especially for single colour projects where I expect to use a lot of the same colour anyway!
This project (a design of mine) isn't yet finished and you can already see how beautiful the colour shifts are, and how that pop of red really makes it shine! The thread is a delight to work with, both soft, lustrous, shiny, and with fantastic coverage. It makes my stitches look far neater than they actually are! :D
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Pia for your lovely review! Your pattern is just gorgeous so far, and we can't wait to see more! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
The colour way is just perfect for this Odyssey based SAL.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I can't wait to see more of this design, don't forget to tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you post there, we'd love to follow along with you! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Beautiful threads so lovely to work with and the verigated range are superb. I will be buying more !
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Your bag is gorgeous 😍 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I bought this thread for stitching the sky in a needlepoint design. I haven't used it in the design yet, but I think it is the perfect shade for a slightly cloudy sky. Very happy with my purchase.
Store owner replied:
It really does look like the perfect cloudy sky! Thank you so much for your lovely review and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
This thread is absolutely gorgeous! The color change is unlike anything I’ve used before in the best possible way. Every stitch is different, which was so much fun and kept the piece interesting while only using a single “color.” The stitching experience was also so nice. This thread does not tangle or knot! It glides so smoothly through the fabric. Easily my favorite cross stitch thread I’ve ever used.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review Victoria! Your work looks stunning, that Glitterbomb was an amazing choice! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I love it i brought the glue pen and gifted it to by BBF she is using a kids glue stick so we sew together once a every second Saturday so she seen my glue pen when doing some tiny heaxgons for my daughter quilt
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! How kind of you, now you can match with cute glue pens while you stitch together! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review Barbara! Your sunflowers are stunning 😍 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
This is a gorgeous set of colors! I haven’t put them away yet and I got them two weeks ago- just keep looking at them. Definitely a beautifully coordinated color palette I’m looking forward to using on a design very soon.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We can't wait to see how you use it! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I am already working on the first of 3 volumes of the Field Journal quilt. Having now purchased the pattern and Cottagecore collection of threads I am planning to combine them all into a single large quilt - Double/Queen size? Using hexagons rather than squares. This will be a long project but one I’m looking forward to eventually completing. I’m enjoying the embroidery and I love Liberty Tana Lawn.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We can't wait to see how it all comes together 😊 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I am so happy that I chose to use the called for Cottage Garden Threads! They are beautifully dyed, named and packaged and are a pleasure to stitch with.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're glad you chose to use our threads too! Your piece is stunning 😍 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
This too is for my stash. Love the variegations of the cottage garden threads. Wish I had found these earlier. So many to choose from.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Secret is one of the most luxurious rich purples I have ever stitched with. It is so beautiful I think I’ll use it as a single colour in an Alphabet Sampler. It’s a beautiful substitute for black if you need a dark in a design.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review Michelle! You've described Secret perfectly 😍 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
A beautiful collection of pastel colours. I am going to use them in a candle wicked quilt, instead of using wool. Will take a while to complete, but it will be worth it with these beautiful colours. 🥰
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Keep us updated with your progress, we love to see how customers are using our threads! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I enjoyed working on THE BLUE FLOWER - SEASONS OF THE HEART (HEARTS FOR PAM) CHART. However, I worked the cross-stitch on peach linen, and I like the way it turned out.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's gorgeous! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Loving my Cottage Garden Threads. On this embroidery I am using “Snapdragon” and three strands. Loving how it is progressing. Thank you for an awesome product ladies. 📍🧵📍🧵
Store owner replied:
Thank you Jan for your lovely review! We can't wait to hear what they think! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Blown away by the beautiful colours and quality of the thread. I showed my 80y/o mother, in the spirit of “look at this wonderful new invention “, and she said they used to have variegated thread when she was a girl! I couldn’t believe it 😅
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your lovely review! Variegated thread has been around for quite some time, though nothing out there is quite like ours 😉 Happy Stitching 😊🪡
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