Where to Find Tatreez Supplies

Where to Find Tatreez Supplies

A common question I get from tatreez beginners is where to find tatreez supplies. I've also found that even experience tatreez practitioners are often not aware of all of the resources available. So I’ve compiled this list, with priority given to Palestinian makers and smaller, independent businesses.

If you’re just starting out on your tatreez journey, you’ll need:

  • embroidery thread (pearl cotton and sashiko are great for beginners, but you can also use embroidery floss or silk thread!)
  • Aida cloth (11 or 14 count)
  • a tapestry needle (~size 22-24) to start.

Other supplies that you might find helpful:

  • embroidery scissors
  • a thimble
  • a needle threader
  • needle minders
  • a pouch or box to store your supplies in.

Embroidery Thread

Perle Cotton & Floss

PALESTINIAN OWNED:

  • Shop Tatreez - carries a selection of DMC thread
  • Art Colored Glasses - I have both Wonderfil and naturally dyed thread

INDEPENDENT SHOPS:

  • Local needlework or needlepoint shops - available in most large cities and will often carry small brands that you can't find elsewhere (e.g. Threadworx)
  • Snuggly Monkey - one of my personal favorites! They carry a wide variety of perle cotton from Wonderfil, Weeks Dye Works, Cottage Garden Threads, and Lecien COSMO
  • Maydel - carries a wide variety of DMC thread and also let's you shop by tatreez supplies

SECOND-HAND OPTIONS:

  • Estate sales - I once found a ziploc bag full of DMC balls for $2!
  • Second-hand craft supply stores - if you have one of these, it's definitely worth checking often, I've found quite a bit of perle cotton thread at my local one
  • Thrift and antique stores - it's no guarantee, but many thrift and antique stores will have small craft sections which may occasionally have thread

Silk

PALESTINIAN OWNED:

  • Art Colored Glasses - I carry naturally-dyed perle silk and spun silk in a selection of colors

INDEPENDENT SHOPS:

  • Planet Earth Silk - super soft spun silk that I personally use for dyeing
  • Storyteller Stitchery - hand-dyed beautiful silk thread sets inspired by fairytales and books 
  • Aurora Silk - committed to harvesting silk in a way that does not harm the silk worms
  • Local needlework or needlepoint shops - available in most large cities and will often carry small brands that you can't find elsewhere (e.g. Rainbow Gallery)
  • Snuggly Monkey - I got my first set of silk threads here! 
  • Maydel - carries a wide variety of Au Ver a Soie thread and also let's you shop by tatreez supplies

Sashiko

PALESTINIAN OWNED:

  • Art Colored Glasses - I carry naturally-dyed sashiko in a selection of colors (currently only available at in-person events)

INDEPENDENT SHOPS:

  • Benzie Design - carries hidamari thread from COSMO
  • Etsy - I have found many small retailers on Etsy selling sashiko thread, including naturally dyed!
  • Local needlework or needlepoint shops - available in most large cities but may or may not carry sashiko thread
  • Snuggly Monkey - they carry a wide variety of sashiko thread from Daruma, Fujix, Lecien COSMO, and Olympus
  • Maydel - carries a selection of Olympus and Daruma thread

Aida Cloth

PALESTINIAN OWNED:

  • Shop Tatreez - carries 11, 14, and 16 count aida in neutral colors
  • Art Colored Glasses - I carry naturally-dyed Turkish aida cloth, which is unstarched and much softer than most aida cloth found in the US

INDEPENDENT SHOPS:

  • Local needlework or needlepoint shops - available in most large cities 
  • Snuggly Monkey - carries several different sizes and colors of aida cloth
  • Maydel - lets you buy aida cloth by the yard or square inch and carries a selection of colors and sizes

SECOND-HAND OPTIONS:

  • Estate sales - it's often easy to find aida cloth or cross-stitch kits, especially at homes of older couples downsizing and moving into retirement
  • Second-hand craft supply stores - if you have one of these, it's definitely worth checking often, I've found quite a bit of aida cloth at my local one
  • Thrift and antique stores - it's no guarantee, but many thrift and antique stores will have small craft sections which may occasionally have aida cloth or cross-stitch kits

Waste Canvas

PALESTINIAN OWNED:

  • Badan Collective - carries 12 count waste canvas sourced from shops in Palestine, available by the yard
  • Shop Tatreez - carries 10 and 14 count waste canvas in larger cuts, and 10 count is also available by the half yard
  • Tatreez With Danduna - carries 14 count waste canvas, available by the yard

INDEPENDENT SHOPS:

  • Maydel - sells 6.5-14 count waste canvas by the square inch 
  • Benzie Design - carries standard 10 and 14 count waste canvas

SECOND-HAND OPTIONS:

  • Estate sales - I have not personally found waste canvas at an estate sale, but it's entirely possible, given the amount of craft and embroidery supplies I have found
  • Second-hand craft supply stores - if you have one of these, it's definitely worth checking often, I've found some waste canvas at my local one
  • Thrift and antique stores - it's no guarantee, but many thrift and antique stores will have small craft sections which may occasionally have waste canvas

Embroidery Tools

Needles, Scissors, etc.

PALESTINIAN OWNED:

INDEPENDENT SHOPS:

  • Benzie Design - carries a variety of needles, scissors, threaders, and other tools
  • Local needlework or needlepoint shops - available in most large cities and will usually have needles, scissors, and a few other tools
  • Snuggly Monkey - has almost every tool you could possibly need listed under supplies
  • Maydel - carries a variety of needles, including nickel-free, as well as other tools

SECOND-HAND OPTIONS:

  • Estate sales - I have found a variety of embroidery and hand sewing needles at estate sales, but sharp scissors might be harder to find
  • Second-hand craft supply stores - if you have one of these, it's definitely worth checking often
  • Thrift and antique stores - it's no guarantee, but many thrift and antique stores will have small craft sections which may occasionally have embroidery tools

Needle Minders

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