This hand dyed rainbow embroidery thread pack gathers twelve solid colours pulled straight from that first soft rush of the season; new leaf greens, blossom pinks, a wash of wisteria, sunlight caught in butter yellow. Each 10m skein of stranded cotton is dyed by hand in our Australian studio, then packaged with care in our clever built in floss drop system.
Why you’ll love it
Stitch a whole season from one palette: twelve solid colours curated to sit beautifully together, so every combination you pull works without second-guessing.
Solids that behave like our variegateds feel: the same premium stranded cotton, hand-dyed in small batches for depth you can see in every strand.
A limited release - honestly limited: each seasonal palette is dyed in small numbers, and when a batch is gone it's gone.
Pairs with what you already own: solid colours are the quiet partners to variegated threads, perfect for outlines, shadows and letting a hero colour sing.
Skill level
Perfect for all levels, beginner through to advanced.
The details
12 x 10m skeins of hand-dyed stranded cotton embroidery thread (6-strand), in solid colours
Colourway: Rainbow Spring
1 x timber thread keeper
Suitable for embroidery, cross stitch, quilting and slow stitching
Hand-dyed in small batches in Australia: as with all hand-dyed threads, slight variation between dye lots is part of their charm.
Care instructions
Gentle hand wash recommended using hot water. Check out the back of our packaging for detailed recommended care instructions.
Shipping & promise
Every set is dyed, twisted, checked and carefully packed by hand in our Australian studio. We post worldwide, and our threads are loved by stitchers globally. If something isn’t right, write to us and we’ll look after you.
Frequently asked questions
Q: I’m a beginner, is this set right for me?
A: Yes, stranded cotton is suitable for a beginner as this thread is the most forgiving thread to learn with. These are solid colours; every stitch looks even and intentional, and a rainbow set gives you a perfect starter palette.
Q: What’s included, and what do I need to supply?
A: The pack includes twelve 10m skeins of hand embroidery thread and the timber thread keeper. You’ll just need your own fabric, needle and hoop. This is a thread pack rather than a full kit.
Q: Can I use these for cross stitch?
A: Absolutely, our stranded cotton works beautifully as cross stitch thread. Separate the six strands to suit your fabric count, exactly as you would with any embroidery floss.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: We do ship internationally. This rainbow embroidery thread pack posts worldwide from our Australian studio, carefully packed. Shipping options and pricing are shown at checkout for your country.
Q: Is it gift ready?
A: This thread pack is a perfect gift. The timber thread keeper makes the set feel like a small heirloom straight out of the package, and it’s a favourite of gift buyers who want something a maker will actually use.
Q: Will this colourway be available again?
A: Rainbow Spring is a limited seasonal release, dyed in small batches. We can’t promise a palette will return in exactly the same form, so if it’s caught your eye, grab it now.
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.
Hand-Dyed Rainbow Embroidery Thread Spring Pack with Timber Keeper
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 1452 reviews.
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 😊🪡
Store owner replied:
i love how bright and fun this looks! Thank you so much for sharing Michelle, the finished quilt is stunning! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Love your threads.
High quality.
Easy to work with. Strands and lays nicely.
Is delivered quickly.
Reasonable pricing.
YUMMY Colors.
I ordered Flamingo for a specific project. It was used for the outer border of my cowgirl .
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your gorgeous review! Your cowgirl looks fabulous and the Flamingo matches so well! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
The tack it easy makes the EPP process that bit easier. I prefer to glue baste. I got a bit free and easy with my glue but a gentle rub with hand sanitiser and a very gentle rub with a dry sponge fixed it all up.
Store owner replied:
They look fabulous for your first ever EPP! Congrats! Thank you for your lovely review, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I am absolutely in love with these threads. I bought the Field Journal V1 Kit and I'm currently stitching my sixth floral square. Each motif is as pretty as the next and the threads are truly gorgeous. The colors are outstanding and the variegation provides such perfect depth to the designs. As a life-long needlepointer, I've stitched with CGT before, but the Field Journal Kit might make an embroiderer out of me yet. I will be ordering V2 & V3. And, while I stitch I'm dreaming up creative ways to display and store all these beautiful threads.
Store owner replied:
That's such a lovely thing to say! We're so glad you love the Field Journal Quilt. Thank you for your beautiful review, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Your work is stunning! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I've had the Tack It Easy Templates on my wish list for a long while. Recently I treated myself to the one inch hexagon version and put it to work immediately on my embroidered English Paper Piecing project; I was delighted with the result. I hope to treat myself to a complete set sometime down the track.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Those little embroideries are so sweet, and your hexis look sharp! We're stoked to hear you're delighted. Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I am working on Hearts garden by Blue Flower with my beautiful threads from Cottage garden.
Very fast delivery to uk. I love them
Thank you x
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your lovely review! Your work is gorgeous and our variegated threads really make those flowers stand out! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Love working with these threads!!
I bought this thread pack to stitch The Blue Flowers Heart's Garden, although I've only made a small start on it at the moment, these threads are a dream to work with.
Store owner replied:
We can't wait to see how it stitches up! Every skein of Mayhem works up differently and we love seeing them all! Thank you for your lovely review, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I love your threads. I tell everyone about them! My absolute favourite is the farmers market. The colours are just divine. The only other feedback I have is that I wish I could get longer thread length either pre-cut or continuous. I know you have a 50 meter available unfortunately it’s just too big for me and a little too costly when I would like to have lots of different colours. Thank you for your time!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for recommending our threads, it means so much to us! We're thrilled you love Farmers Market.
Thank you as well for your feedback on thread lengths. We completely understand wanting an option between our pre-cut lengths and the 50m hank, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Work cushion turned out great! Instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your lovely review! Your cushion is marvelous, the funky panel works so great, and I love your fabric choices. Happy Stitching 🪡😊
This floss is a dream to work with. I am loving my Blackwork project with Riot. I got 2 skeins. One was a bit lighter so I’m alternating the squares which works out perfectly.
This Riot reminds me of sari silk yarn. A favorite of mine.
This is my first fancy floss and I will be buying more. I just know it. I have passed along the website for my Christmas list!
Happy dying and stitching.
Tammy
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Tammy! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying stitching your Blackwork project with Riot. We love that alternating the two skeins worked out so beautifully, and your comparison to sari silk yarn is such a lovely compliment. Here's hoping your Christmas day is full of unwrapping gorgeous threads! Happy Stitching 😊🪡
Store owner replied:
Michelle this is stunning! Slow stitching at its finest. Thank you so much for sharing your work, the colours you've chosen work wonderfully together and really catches the eye! (and just quietly Mayhem is a favourite around the warehouse too) Happy Stitching 😊🪡
This system made it so easy to make honeycombs! Now I can make my Lucy Boston squares more accurate!
Store owner replied:
Those flowers look great! We love seeing people use our threads on their clothing 🥰 Thank you for your lovely review, and Happy Stitching 😊🪡
I love stitching with these threads- they stand out and are so beautiful. I stitch almost exclusively clothing and get consistent compliments on the items that use your threads.
