Royalwood Waxed Linen Thread

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Hey all,

Does anyone have any experience with Royalwood's Irish waxed linen thread? Looking for an alternative to the "Thread brand thread" from Tandy or Springfield, but would like something a bit more easily obtainable than Tiger.

Love to hear your thoughts, and Happy Thanksgiving.

[thefanninator]

I use it. Love it. I use it when I don't want to spend the $$ on Lin Cable.

I've never used Tiger thread and really don't have any reason to.

Edited November 27, 2014 by thefanninator

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Thanks for the response. I usually do 6 stitches per inch. What ply would you recommend? I'm thinking 7 but not sure....

[thefanninator]

Depends on what look you like. I prefer a finer look so I use thinner threads. I have the 3 ply which they told me is about .77 mm. I think it's a good size for any general stitching. I've used it for 9 spi and I'll use it for 7 spi in the near future.

[zikman]

I use a lot of Royalwood waxed linen thread for various projects and I love it. Mostly use 2- or 3-ply. The 2-ply is pretty fine. 3-ply is a great general size (I usually go 7spi). Tandy has a new waxed thread (138) that's even finer than the 2-ply (for comparison). I've picked up a spool but haven't used it yet. I also use a lot of 0.6mm Tiger thread and am very pleased with that as well. Though it gives a different look in the end than the waxed linen thread.

[thefanninator]

Bumping this thread up. I was just looking at reordering one or two spools from Royalwood... does anyone else think $11.25 for shipping 1 or 2 spools is really high?

[zikman]

Yeah, I'm always annoyed by their shipping. I've definitely put off ordering from them because of the steep shipping costs.

[thefanninator]

Yeah, I'm always annoyed by their shipping. I've definitely put off ordering from them because of the steep shipping costs.

Yes, thank you! I emailed them about it. They probably won't respond. I found some on eBay but it's 4 ply and I use 3. I may try some anyway.

If anyone wants some we can do a group order and get the wholesale price and break up the shipping.

Edited January 18, 2015 by thefanninator

[zikman]

I need to re order a spool of 2 and 3 ply natural stuff in the coming week. Lemme know about group ordering.

[JanC]

How does this stuff compare to Lin Cable? What would the 3-ply equate to? 432?

[camano ridge]

Here is Royalwoods wholesale page minimum $100.00 order mix and match. Probably about the best price you will get from them. http://www.royalwoodltd.com/cat14-17aw.htm

[thefanninator]

How does this stuff compare to Lin Cable? What would the 3-ply equate to? 432?

I think the 3 ply is closer to 332. I have it and Lin Cable 432 and the Royalwood is slightly thicker.

[JanC]

I think the 3 ply is closer to 332. I have it and Lin Cable 432 and the Royalwood is slightly thicker.

Thanks. Would the 2 ply be equivalent to 432?

[thefanninator]

Thanks. Would the 2 ply be equivalent to 432?

That'd be my guess. I haven't used the 2 ply.