As stitchers ourselves, we designed our threads with you in mind - so you'll love the colour, feel the difference, and find joy in every stitch.
Thoughtfully dyed
Every thread colour is available in 5, 10, or 50 metre skeins. We begin by selecting the world's finest long-staple cotton, then hand-dye each skein with short colour changes and seamless blends - so you can enjoy stunning variegation even when stitching the finest details.
Continuity from Start to Finish
Our threads are conveniently pre-cut to length*, with the same colour at each end. This means a seamless transition every time you finish a length and reload your needle - no jarring colour breaks, just beautiful, uninterrupted work.
Low knotting, low frustration
From preparation to finished thread, our meticulous process delivers a high sheen and an impressively low knotting rate. Say goodbye to frustrating knots interrupting your flow.
Clever Packaging
Our pop and drop packaging for 10m skeins keeps all your thread information right at hand. Simply pull on the left-hand side of the skein - it untwists and is ready to use, length by length or strand by strand.
*5m and 10m Stranded threads are pre-cut 50cm lengths. 50m skeins are continuous and dyed to order. Please allow 2-3 weeks for 50m skeins. See the Packaging tab for more information.
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.
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.
