Designer, teacher and embroiderer
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Catherine on Aug 3, 2026
4 out of 5 starsExquisite ribbons for the embroidery and good instructions for the embroidery of both pieces. Scissor pouch making up instructions are fine. Pin drum making up instructions are not fine and the template for the base and felt top is missing from the kit. Response to query on measurement needed to overcome this was ridiculous and unhelpful. The fabric for the pin drum is too small to place the whole design in a suitable hoop (sewed scrap fabric on to achieve this. There was not enough fabric to cut the drum base without piecing. Hopefully Tanya will easily fix these issues for future customers as the design is lovely.
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Catherine on Aug 3, 2026
5 out of 5 starsGreat kit. Exquisite silk ribbons, good instructions. I am delighted with my finished embroidery
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Catherine on Aug 3, 2026
5 out of 5 starsGreat kit, exquisite silk ribbons, good instructions and I am delighted with my finished article.
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Gail on Jul 21, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI'm so looking forward to starting this lovely item. The list of threads, etc., that were needed was concise and the chart is excellent. Thanks to Tanya for sorting out a query I had on the chart. I will certainly buy from this shop again.
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Etsy buyer on Jun 24, 2026
5 out of 5 starsVery lovely and quality materials, beautifully presented, with clear instructions. Makes an excellent gift.
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Lois on Jun 11, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI love this item. It will be so pretty. It was well packaged and will make a lovely gift for anyone.
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Liz on May 1, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful coloured ribbons. Just what I was looking for. Arrived super quick and well packed. Very pleased. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
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Liz on May 1, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful ribbons. Just what I was looking for. Fantastic colours. Arrived super quick and well packed. I’m very pleased. Would recommend.
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Liz on May 1, 2026
5 out of 5 starsLovely embroidery threads that arrived super quick and well packed. Very pleased. Would definitely recommend.
About TheCommonThread1
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Last updated on
December 17, 2025
Welcome to my store and thank you for stopping by. I am at the end of an email so if you have any queries please contact me.
Each kit contains all the materials required for you to complete your project. Full step by step illustrated instructions, plus handy tips on embroidery are also enclosed.
For the latest news, please do come and join me on my Facebook page
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Each kit contains all the materials required for you to complete your project. Full step by step illustrated instructions, plus handy tips on embroidery are also enclosed.
For the latest news, please do come and join me on my Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/threadsincommon
Accepted payment methods
Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns & exchanges
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Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
We accept PayPal payment in US Dollars.
You do not need a PayPal Account to pay for your items through PayPal. You can choose the PayPal Option during checkout. After you submit your order click the "Pay Now" button; scroll Down and click on the option to pay with a Credit or Debit Card.
Payment must be made in full and have cleared before the item is shipped.
If you are having any issues with PayPal, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will assist you in anyway that we can.
If you purchase something and change your mind before paying please let us know and we will cancel the transaction.
If you are having issues with PayPal or any other aspect of the transaction, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will work with you to accommodate your needs.
You do not need a PayPal Account to pay for your items through PayPal. You can choose the PayPal Option during checkout. After you submit your order click the "Pay Now" button; scroll Down and click on the option to pay with a Credit or Debit Card.
Payment must be made in full and have cleared before the item is shipped.
If you are having any issues with PayPal, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will assist you in anyway that we can.
If you purchase something and change your mind before paying please let us know and we will cancel the transaction.
If you are having issues with PayPal or any other aspect of the transaction, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will work with you to accommodate your needs.
Shipping
All of my kits are beautifully packaged, but should you wish the kit to be wrapped for a special occasion let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your request.
My items are all packed in padded envelopes to protect the contents.
I try to ship out all orders within 48 hours. All our parcels are sent airmail, using first class mail. As a result of a few problems, we have taken the decision that all international orders will automatically be sent tracked and traced. In the UK orders over £15 will be sent Signed For.
NB. In the event of your parcel going astray and not being insured, we will not be held responsible for its loss. We have not experienced this problem up until now but please be aware of this policy.
Please note that in the unlikely event of your parcel going astray and not being insured, we will not be held responsible for its loss.
Please be sure to enter your correct shipping address for purchases. In the event that Etsy and PayPal show two different addresses, your package will be shipped to the Etsy address.
I use Royal Mail for all my parcels. Parcels within the UK are usually delivered the next day, to Europe delivery is usually within 3-4 days and the rest of the world 5 -10 days, depending on where you live. Please be aware that if customs stops your parcel, this may hold up delivery for up to as much as 6 weeks.
If you require your purchase to be given priority handling, please let me know at time of order and I can adjust postage to include Airsure® or International Signed For. I will insure goods if asked to do so at time of order, at additional cost and if the service is available.
My items are all packed in padded envelopes to protect the contents.
I try to ship out all orders within 48 hours. All our parcels are sent airmail, using first class mail. As a result of a few problems, we have taken the decision that all international orders will automatically be sent tracked and traced. In the UK orders over £15 will be sent Signed For.
NB. In the event of your parcel going astray and not being insured, we will not be held responsible for its loss. We have not experienced this problem up until now but please be aware of this policy.
Please note that in the unlikely event of your parcel going astray and not being insured, we will not be held responsible for its loss.
Please be sure to enter your correct shipping address for purchases. In the event that Etsy and PayPal show two different addresses, your package will be shipped to the Etsy address.
I use Royal Mail for all my parcels. Parcels within the UK are usually delivered the next day, to Europe delivery is usually within 3-4 days and the rest of the world 5 -10 days, depending on where you live. Please be aware that if customs stops your parcel, this may hold up delivery for up to as much as 6 weeks.
If you require your purchase to be given priority handling, please let me know at time of order and I can adjust postage to include Airsure® or International Signed For. I will insure goods if asked to do so at time of order, at additional cost and if the service is available.
Additional policies and FAQs
I am happy to consider commissions, but do not take wholesale orders or send out on consignment.
If you have any questions about any of our items or policies please do not hesitate to contact us either by sending us an etsy convo or by emailing me tdfhaines [!at] btinternet.com.
If you have any questions about any of our items or policies please do not hesitate to contact us either by sending us an etsy convo or by emailing me tdfhaines [!at] btinternet.com.