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Hand Dyed Everything, Threads, Fibres, Fabrics

Kirk Merrington, United Kingdom
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Cotton Scrim, Hand Dyed Cotton Scrim, Mixed Colour Selection, Hand Dyed Gauze, Openweave Fabric, Dyed Butter Muslin, Nuno felting

Cotton Scrim, Hand Dyed Cotton Scrim, Mixed Colour Selection, Hand Dyed Gauze, Openweave Fabric, Dyed Butter Muslin, Nuno felting

$22.66

One Offs, Two of a Kind

One Offs, Two of a Kind

84 items

6 STRANDED COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cross Stitch Thread, Variegated Thread, Canvaswork, Needlepoint, Sashiko Quilting

6 STRANDED COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cross Stitch Thread, Variegated Thread, Canvaswork, Needlepoint, Sashiko Quilting

$4.73

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FINE COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cotton Thread, Cotton Yarn, Embroidery Floss, 16/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 12)

FINE COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cotton Thread, Cotton Yarn, Embroidery Floss, 16/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 12)

$4.73

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MEDIUM COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, 6/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 8)

MEDIUM COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, 6/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 8)

$4.73

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Cotton Scrim, Hand Dyed Cotton Scrim, Mixed Colour Selection, Hand Dyed Gauze, Openweave Fabric, Dyed Butter Muslin, Nuno felting

Cotton Scrim, Hand Dyed Cotton Scrim, Mixed Colour Selection, Hand Dyed Gauze, Openweave Fabric, Dyed Butter Muslin, Nuno felting

$22.66

One Offs, Two of a Kind

One Offs, Two of a Kind

84 items

6 STRANDED COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cross Stitch Thread, Variegated Thread, Canvaswork, Needlepoint, Sashiko Quilting

6 STRANDED COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cross Stitch Thread, Variegated Thread, Canvaswork, Needlepoint, Sashiko Quilting

$4.73

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FINE COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cotton Thread, Cotton Yarn, Embroidery Floss, 16/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 12)

FINE COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Cotton Thread, Cotton Yarn, Embroidery Floss, 16/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 12)

$4.73

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MEDIUM COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, 6/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 8)

MEDIUM COTTON, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, 6/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 8)

$4.73

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Tidbits, No.57 Oil Slick, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Creative Embrodery

Tidbits, No.57 Oil Slick, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Creative Embrodery

$4.10

3 people have this in their cart

Silk 8/2 No.S84 Buttermilk, Embroidery Thread, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textile Art

Silk 8/2 No.S84 Buttermilk, Embroidery Thread, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textile Art

$4.99

8 people have this in their cart

Copper Wire Tubing, Large Knitted Copper Tubing, Circumference 25cm (10 inches) approx.wide, length 15cm (6 inches) 40 stitches

Copper Wire Tubing, Large Knitted Copper Tubing, Circumference 25cm (10 inches) approx.wide, length 15cm (6 inches) 40 stitches

$6.25

8 people have this in their cart

Pot Luck Thread Pack, Mixed Media Supply, Scrapbooking, Creative Embroidery, Textile Art, from the APP click on 'Item Details' for more info

Pot Luck Thread Pack, Mixed Media Supply, Scrapbooking, Creative Embroidery, Textile Art, from the APP click on 'Item Details' for more info

$20.13

Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Mixed Thread Selection, Textile Art, Scrapbooking, Variegated Threads, One Off, No.16 Jenny's Rainbow,

Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Mixed Thread Selection, Textile Art, Scrapbooking, Variegated Threads, One Off, No.16 Jenny's Rainbow,

$8.20

4 people have this in their cart

SPECIAL OFFER, 6 Skeins of Silk 30/2 Embroidery Thread, 30 metres (33 yards) Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textile Art

SPECIAL OFFER, 6 Skeins of Silk 30/2 Embroidery Thread, 30 metres (33 yards) Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textile Art

$23.92

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Quilting Thread, Colour Rusty Teal, 150m (162yds) or 750m (820yds) spool, Egyptian Giza Cotton

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Quilting Thread, Colour Rusty Teal, 150m (162yds) or 750m (820yds) spool, Egyptian Giza Cotton

$4.42

Tussah Silk Top, Wild Tussah Fibre, Tussah Silk Sliver, Tussah Silk Roving, Luxury Fibre, Spinning, Felting

Tussah Silk Top, Wild Tussah Fibre, Tussah Silk Sliver, Tussah Silk Roving, Luxury Fibre, Spinning, Felting

$3.72

Six Stranded Mulberry Silk Yarn, Spun Silk Yarn, 60/2 Weight Yarn x 6, Cross Stitch, Weaving Yarn, Colour - Ivory, 100g

Six Stranded Mulberry Silk Yarn, Spun Silk Yarn, 60/2 Weight Yarn x 6, Cross Stitch, Weaving Yarn, Colour - Ivory, 100g

$31.56

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$12.62 FREE shipping

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Thread,42 x 150m spool selection, Machine Embroidery, machine Quilting

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Thread,42 x 150m spool selection, Machine Embroidery, machine Quilting

$148.45

Tidbits, No.39 Pistachio, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Cotton and Viscose Threads

Tidbits, No.39 Pistachio, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Cotton and Viscose Threads

$4.10

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Thread, Black Cherry Tones, Gradient Dyed Machine Cotton, Quilting, Lacemaking, 40 weight, Selection Pack

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Thread, Black Cherry Tones, Gradient Dyed Machine Cotton, Quilting, Lacemaking, 40 weight, Selection Pack

$22.09

Rayon Floss, Hand Dyed 4 Strand Viscose Floss, Colour No.57 Oil Slick, Hand Dyed Viscose Floss, Embroidery Thread, Braidmaking

Rayon Floss, Hand Dyed 4 Strand Viscose Floss, Colour No.57 Oil Slick, Hand Dyed Viscose Floss, Embroidery Thread, Braidmaking

$6.94

Lucky Bags, Selection Pack, Mixed Media Supply, Scrapbooking, Textile Art

Lucky Bags, Selection Pack, Mixed Media Supply, Scrapbooking, Textile Art

$16.35

11 people have this in their cart

Metallic Border Sari Silk Ribbon, Variegated Sari Ribbon, Silk Ribbon, Wide Silk Ribbon, Colour - Multicoloured

Metallic Border Sari Silk Ribbon, Variegated Sari Ribbon, Silk Ribbon, Wide Silk Ribbon, Colour - Multicoloured

$10.73

Brown Happy Bag, Mixed Thread Selection, Hand Dyed Cotton Threads, Viscose Threads, Pack colours across the spectrum

Brown Happy Bag, Mixed Thread Selection, Hand Dyed Cotton Threads, Viscose Threads, Pack colours across the spectrum

$13.25

Jacquard Procion MX dyes, 19g pots, 42 colours, Cold water dyes for Cotton, Linen, Silk and plant based fibres, please read item description

Jacquard Procion MX dyes, 19g pots, 42 colours, Cold water dyes for Cotton, Linen, Silk and plant based fibres, please read item description

$7.51

Over 20 people have this in their cart

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Quilting Thread, Colour Orange Squash, 150m (162yds) or 750m (820yds) spool, Egyptian Giza Cotton

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Quilting Thread, Colour Orange Squash, 150m (162yds) or 750m (820yds) spool, Egyptian Giza Cotton

$4.42

Tidbits, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Creative Embrodery

Tidbits, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Creative Embrodery

$4.10

12 people have this in their cart

Jacquard Acid dyes, 14g pots, 40 colours available, Hot water dyes for Silk, Wool, protein fibre and nylon. Please read item description

Jacquard Acid dyes, 14g pots, 40 colours available, Hot water dyes for Silk, Wool, protein fibre and nylon. Please read item description

$7.51

10 people have this in their cart

FINE COTTON, 50m spool (55yds), Embroidery Thread, Flat Dyed Colours, Cotton Thread, 16/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 12)

FINE COTTON, 50m spool (55yds), Embroidery Thread, Flat Dyed Colours, Cotton Thread, 16/2 wt. (Equivalent to Perle 12)

$3.72

Sari Silk Chiffon Ribbon, Bridal Sari Chiffon Ribbons, Silk Chiffon Ribbon, Pure Silk Ribbon, Undyed Sari Ribbon, Wide Silk Ribbon

Sari Silk Chiffon Ribbon, Bridal Sari Chiffon Ribbons, Silk Chiffon Ribbon, Pure Silk Ribbon, Undyed Sari Ribbon, Wide Silk Ribbon

$12.56

Cotton Scrim, Undyed Cotton Fabric, Gauze, Art Cloth, Scarf for Nuno Felting, Art and Mixed Media Projects, Ecru Scrim,

Cotton Scrim, Undyed Cotton Fabric, Gauze, Art Cloth, Scarf for Nuno Felting, Art and Mixed Media Projects, Ecru Scrim,

$1.25

Tidbits, No.21 Rust, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Cotton and Viscose Threads

Tidbits, No.21 Rust, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Cotton and Viscose Threads

$4.10

Felt Rolls, Hand Dyed Wool and Viscose Felt, 3 Piece Felt Selection

Felt Rolls, Hand Dyed Wool and Viscose Felt, 3 Piece Felt Selection

$6.94

6 people have this in their cart

Thick Rayon Floss, No.39 Pistachio, Viscose Floss, 9 Strand Viscose Floss, Embroidery Thread, Braidmaking, Kumihimo

Thick Rayon Floss, No.39 Pistachio, Viscose Floss, 9 Strand Viscose Floss, Embroidery Thread, Braidmaking, Kumihimo

$6.94

Tidbits, No.09 Apple, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Creative Embroidery

Tidbits, No.09 Apple, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Creative Embroidery

$4.10

5 people have this in their cart

Sari Silk Chiffons printed colours, Variegated Sari Chiffon, Silk Ribbon , Wide Silk Ribbon, Colour - Multicoloured

Sari Silk Chiffons printed colours, Variegated Sari Chiffon, Silk Ribbon , Wide Silk Ribbon, Colour - Multicoloured

$10.73

7 people have this in their cart

Abaca Tissue, Undyed Fibre Tissue, Lens Tissue, Tissutex, Conservation Tissue, Acid Free Tissue, 9gsm, Ivory Colour

Abaca Tissue, Undyed Fibre Tissue, Lens Tissue, Tissutex, Conservation Tissue, Acid Free Tissue, 9gsm, Ivory Colour

$4.99

4 people have this in their cart

Creative Embellishment Threads, One Off, No.39 Pistachio, Hand Dyed Thread Selection, Cotton and Viscose Thread, Embroidery Thread

Creative Embellishment Threads, One Off, No.39 Pistachio, Hand Dyed Thread Selection, Cotton and Viscose Thread, Embroidery Thread

$8.20

Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Ecclesiastical, One Off Special, Limited Edition, Textured Threads, Variegated Threads

Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Ecclesiastical, One Off Special, Limited Edition, Textured Threads, Variegated Threads

$12.31

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Embroidery Thread Selection, Hand Dyed, Two of a Kind, No.21 Rust - Hand Dyed Cotton and Viscose Thread Selection plus Machine Cotton

Embroidery Thread Selection, Hand Dyed, Two of a Kind, No.21 Rust - Hand Dyed Cotton and Viscose Thread Selection plus Machine Cotton

$12.62

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Silk Chenille No.S50 Lime and Lemon, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textured Silk Thread

Silk Chenille No.S50 Lime and Lemon, Hand Dyed Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textured Silk Thread

$4.99

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Quilting Thread, Colour Chilli Pepper, 150m (162yds) or 750m (820yds) spool, Egyptian Giza Cotton

Hand Dyed Cotton Machine Quilting Thread, Colour Chilli Pepper, 150m (162yds) or 750m (820yds) spool, Egyptian Giza Cotton

$4.42

Neutral Thread Selection, Undyed Silk, Viscose, Cotton, Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textile Art

Neutral Thread Selection, Undyed Silk, Viscose, Cotton, Embroidery Thread, Artisan Thread, Textile Art

$15.08

4 people have this in their cart

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About OliverTwistsFibres

Sales 63,282
On Etsy since 2013
  • Our Silk One Off after dyeing, before coning and skeining - No.21 Rust colourway
  • A collection of dyed Silk Mawata Caps hanging up to dry
  • A Gradient dyed collection of Blue Faced Leicester Wool Roving hanging up to dry
  • Some of our Silk Embroidery Thread Collections before they are twisted into skeins.
  • Our Silk 'One Off' before dyeing.

Hand Dyed Everything, Beautiful Colours, Gorgeous Fibres, Embroidery Threads, Knitting Yarns, Weaving Yarns and Fabrics

My first attempts at dyeing involved a collection of new and old fabrics thrown into a dyebath, just to see what would happen. I still do this from time to time and never cease to be surprised by the results.

Following a City and Guilds in Embroidery and a Diploma in Art and Design (specialising in Textiles and Glass), Oliver Twists was born in 1998. Walter joined me in 2001 and we developed our range of hand dyed machine threads together. He wears many 'hats' and I don't know how I managed without him.

A love of textiles and mixed media makes me continually look for new materials to dye - Silk, Cotton, Viscose, Wool, Nylon, Paper, Wood, Beads, Metal, Plastic, Glass, we've tried it all.

Spending your days surrounded by colour is a nice way to make a living. I wouldn't want to do anything else.

Shop members

  • Jean Oliver

    Owner, Dyer

    I am a compulsive dyer and collector. Introduced to Procion dyes by a lovely lady and quilter called Ruth Reed, my love of dyeing anything and everything began in 1985.

  • Walter Tapson

    Owner, Dyer, Everything Else

Shop policies

Last updated on July 3, 2022
Jean and Walter welcome you to our internet shop, all our products are hand dyed by us in small batches and are totally unique. Some of our products are in repeatable colours, but we also have many 'one off' colour combinations.

Please visit and 'Like' our Facebook page for information on any 'Special Offers' we may have.

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Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
If you are in any way unhappy with your purchase please let us know and we will try to rectify the problem.

Some items are sold exactly as seen, others have only a representational photograph (eg Pick and Mix selections). Many of our items are represented using generic images and colours may vary between dye baths. We want you to be pleased with your purchases so please make sure you read our descriptions and shop policies so that you know exactly what you are buying.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt and return within 28 days, unused with original packaging.
Postage is not refunded except where the item is faulty, damaged or not as described.
The cost of the postage for returning the item is the buyers responsibility - we recommend that you use an insured/trackable method of return.

Return address

Oliver Twists Threads Ltd.
37 Ridgeside
Kirk Merrington
County Durham
DL16 7HF
United Kingdom
Payment
We are a VAT registered business.
VAT Registration Number GB 747 0015 55.
Orders from within the UK will include 20% VAT. If you require a VAT invoice please let us know and we will supply one with your order.

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You can choose the PayPal Option during checkout. After you submit your order click the "Pay Now" button. scroll down and you will see the option to pay with a Credit or Debit Card WITHOUT having to sign up for a PayPal account.
Shipping
We offer Free Worldwide shipping on orders over £120 which is applied automatically at the checkout.
(exceptions to this are large bulky items such as multiple large bags of silk fibres or 50 metre rolls of cotton scrim. Please ask for quotes for shipping on these items).

We operate a worldwide mail order service and aim to pick pack and dispatch orders within 2 to 5 working days.

We post items Monday - Friday and we do not post on weekends.

We post all items by Royal Mail 2nd class within the UK which takes 1 - 4 working days but could take up to 15 working days to arrive. If the item has still not arrived within 15 workings days please contact us.

For International postage, we use international standard and international signed for services, please allow up to 25 working days for delivery. Most of our international parcels are however, delivered within one to two weeks.

International orders over certain values (this can vary depending on your country) may attract custom fees and/or import charges. This is out of our control and any fees incurred are the buyers responsibility. It is illegal for us to mark the parcel as a gift or sample, unless it is actually a sample (ie. unpaid for).
Please check that what you are purchasing will be allowed through customs in your country, if items are returned to us due to being refused by customs, we will refund the cost of the item, but not the shipping fees.
Additional policies and FAQs
All our products are dyed in a smoke free and pet free environment.

We thoroughly rinse and scour our products of residual dye, but they cannot be guaranteed colourfast.

We always try to portray our colours as accurately as possible, we colour match our images using an Apple iPad, but please be aware that different monitors display colours differently.
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