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*new* limited edition Muga silk
*new* limited edition Muga silk

February 03, 2024

Free programs at Weave Together with Handwoven
Free programs at Weave Together with Handwoven

February 03, 2024

Pre-order new Evening Reflections Color
Pre-order new Evening Reflections Color

January 05, 2024

Snowflakes 8-shaft weaving kit
Snowflakes 8-shaft weaving kit

January 05, 2024

Wild Tasar Silk Shawls
Wild Tasar Silk Shawls

December 02, 2023

Sandra Hutton, weaver, mentor and friend
Sandra Hutton, weaver, mentor and friend

December 02, 2023

'Coral Reef' Silk Noil Scarves Weaving Kit
'Coral Reef' Silk Noil Scarves Weaving Kit

September 15, 2023

'Two Sides of the Moon' Limited Edition Weaving Kit
'Two Sides of the Moon' Limited Edition Weaving Kit

September 15, 2023

Mill-spun Wild Tasar Silk Yarn
Mill-spun Wild Tasar Silk Yarn

August 05, 2023

limited quantities gorgeous natural color variations, smooth and soft yarn

*SNEAK PEEK* Perfect Pairing silk scaves by Brenda Gibson
*SNEAK PEEK* Perfect Pairing silk scaves by Brenda Gibson

August 05, 2023

Featured in Handwoven magazine Sept/Oct 2023 issue. taking pre-orders for the kit. We will mail at the end of August, after the magazine has been published.

Silken Cloud yarn--perfect for summer
Silken Cloud yarn--perfect for summer

July 07, 2023

OmShanti (Eri Silk)-a great silk for summer, whether natural or dyed
OmShanti (Eri Silk)-a great silk for summer, whether natural or dyed

July 07, 2023

65 Roses Double Donation 2023
65 Roses Double Donation 2023

June 02, 2023

*NEW* 65 Roses Rigid Heddle Scarf kit
*NEW* 65 Roses Rigid Heddle Scarf kit

June 02, 2023

Wild Tasar Silk Ghicha Yarn
Wild Tasar Silk Ghicha Yarn

May 05, 2023

OmShanti Gothic White Cross
OmShanti Gothic White Cross

April 14, 2023

Takhli Tasar
Takhli Tasar

April 14, 2023

Takhli Tasar--Wild Tasar Silk, hand-spun on an Iron Takhli Spindle by the women of the Chasi tribal village.

*NEW* Mill-Spun Eri Silk
*NEW* Mill-Spun Eri Silk

February 03, 2023

4-Shaft Shalimar Silk Scarf Weaving Kit
4-Shaft Shalimar Silk Scarf Weaving Kit

February 03, 2023

Rigid Heddle Evening Reflections Silk Scarf Kit
Rigid Heddle Evening Reflections Silk Scarf Kit

January 12, 2023

Reeled Nistari: naturally yellow bombyx silk
Reeled Nistari: naturally yellow bombyx silk

January 12, 2023

Rare Find--Reeled Muga Silk
Rare Find--Reeled Muga Silk

December 02, 2022

Muga Spun Silk Yarn
Muga Spun Silk Yarn

December 02, 2022

Dye Services
Dye Services

November 04, 2022

White-on-White Elegance
White-on-White Elegance

November 04, 2022

Free Draft--Two Sides of the Moon
Free Draft--Two Sides of the Moon

October 07, 2022

Free weaving draft created by Robin Wilton. One warp, two looks!

65 Roses Take Two silk scarves weaving kit
65 Roses Take Two silk scarves weaving kit

October 07, 2022

Silk Scarves Weaving Kit--makes two scarves. Your purchase helps support research for a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Sari Silk Products--Compare and Contrast
Sari Silk Products--Compare and Contrast

September 02, 2022

We have three different sari silk products from India that are similar enough that I get questions about their differences....

Complex Weavers' New Book
Complex Weavers' New Book

September 02, 2022

Plied vs Cabled Yarn
Plied vs Cabled Yarn

August 05, 2022

So many of our favorite yarns are plied...usually a 2-ply but often a 3-ply. But what is a cabled yarn? and why would I want it?

Ice Crystals free draft
Ice Crystals free draft

August 05, 2022

Want to try combining a cabled yarn and a 2-ply yarn in one project? This crackle structure woven as overshot uses

Natural Elegance in Twill
Natural Elegance in Twill

July 01, 2022

Beautiful and luxurious yarns bring sophisticated elegance to simple structures. One outstanding example is Judy Stewart's Natural Elegance in Handwoven magazine May/June 2022 issue, page 59-61. Judy combined Carmelina...

Amaryllis in Winter
Amaryllis in Winter

July 01, 2022

Diane de Souza and I were traveling home and started talking about silk contrasts...white vs cream, matte vs shiny...

65 Roses Silk Scarves Weaving Kit
65 Roses Silk Scarves Weaving Kit

June 03, 2022

What is Treenway Silks' connection to cystic fibrosis? You're not the first to ask that. Susie...

65 Roses One-of-a-Kind Silk Yarn
65 Roses One-of-a-Kind Silk Yarn

June 03, 2022

65 Roses is our color line that supports research for a cure for cystic fibrosis. Treenway Silks donations at least 10% of all sales to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in honor of Andrea's angels.

Wandering Paths Stole
Wandering Paths Stole

July 21, 2018

Knitting with Sari Ribbons--secret finishing tips from Cheryl Oberle
Knitting with Sari Ribbons--secret finishing tips from Cheryl Oberle

July 28, 2013

For the last year Cheryle Oberle has enjoyed playing with Sari Silk Ribbon as a knitting medium. Working with the artisan-created streamers ...

Can Muga silk be dyed?
Can Muga silk be dyed?

January 31, 2012

Spoiler alert! The answer is ...

Prayer Shawl by Sarah Saulson
Prayer Shawl by Sarah Saulson

January 28, 2012

The spun silk just glows...

Eri Hand-Spun Silk Yarn
Eri Hand-Spun Silk Yarn

January 02, 2012

We have expanded our Wild Silk selection - we now carry hand-spun Eri silk yarn.

Peduncle Yarn from Tropical Tasar (tussah) Silk Cocoons
Peduncle Yarn from Tropical Tasar (tussah) Silk Cocoons

January 01, 2012

This very unusual silk yarn is from the tropical tussah (tasar in India) caterpillar. This “little guy” has a cocoon spinning process unlike any other silk producing caterpillars in the world, including the temperate tussah silkworm.

Silken Ankara yarn
Silken Ankara yarn

January 01, 2012

The year of the rabbit ends on January 22, 2012. The next rabbit year begins January 22, 2023. However, our Silken Ankara yarn (55% silk / 45% angora rabbit) is always available. Silken Ankara is so wonderfully soft it rivals cashmere!

Sprang Weavings by Carol James
Sprang Weavings by Carol James

December 01, 2011

Carol James, the SashWeaver (aka as "the sprang lady") has created two...

Muffy Young's Handwovens
Muffy Young's Handwovens

November 01, 2011

Is this gorgeous or what?!!

Lynn's Silk Stole on Loom
Lynn's Silk Stole on Loom

October 22, 2011

Lynn, from South Carolina, is making a vestment for her friend...

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Marguerite Daisies designed by Deanna Hall West
Marguerite Daisies designed by Deanna Hall West

January 14, 2024

Featured in PieceWork magazine Winter 2023 issue

A Winter Wreath by Pat Olski
A Winter Wreath by Pat Olski

January 14, 2024

PieceWork magazine "All Access" exclusive 50 yards of 100% silk, hand-dyed in Colorado

Garnet Red Threads & Ribbons
Garnet Red Threads & Ribbons

January 14, 2024

Why are there more colors than red? Because...

2024 Trunk Shows
2024 Trunk Shows

December 08, 2023

Judith Baker Montano featured in American Quilter magazine
Judith Baker Montano featured in American Quilter magazine

December 08, 2023

65 Roses Ltd Ed ribbons
65 Roses Ltd Ed ribbons

September 25, 2023

'Snowflake Sheep' ornament
'Snowflake Sheep' ornament

September 25, 2023

Glorious Montano Colorways
Glorious Montano Colorways

August 11, 2023

the story behind their creation

PieceWork magazine's 30th anniversary
PieceWork magazine's 30th anniversary

August 11, 2023

Making Sense of the 1,150+ Silk Threads and Ribbons
Making Sense of the 1,150+ Silk Threads and Ribbons

July 14, 2023

An overview of five silk thread weights, five silk ribbons widths and three color lines... it can be overwhelming! How to read the hang-tags to know what you have.

Three-sided Stitch
Three-sided Stitch

July 14, 2023

from Deanna Hall West's "A Stitch in Time" with Piecework magazine.

65 Roses--Double Donation, June 2023
65 Roses--Double Donation, June 2023

June 16, 2023

Rose Silhouette Chart
Rose Silhouette Chart

June 16, 2023

Norwich Stitch
Norwich Stitch

May 12, 2023

Summer Fairy
Summer Fairy

April 21, 2023

Silk Eyelash
Silk Eyelash

April 21, 2023

XStitch the Rainbow's Tea Time Thread Pack
XStitch the Rainbow's Tea Time Thread Pack

February 10, 2023

Happy 33 Service Anniversary, Judy!
Happy 33 Service Anniversary, Judy!

February 10, 2023

Limited Edition Natural Dye Silk Threads
Limited Edition Natural Dye Silk Threads

January 20, 2023

All Natural Artisan Lotion Bar
All Natural Artisan Lotion Bar

January 20, 2023

Thread & Ribbon Designer Packs
Thread & Ribbon Designer Packs

December 09, 2022

Stitch Some Sheep
Stitch Some Sheep

November 11, 2022

Veteran's Day & Poppies
Veteran's Day & Poppies

November 11, 2022

New 65 Roses Ribbons
New 65 Roses Ribbons

October 14, 2022

We saw some delicately colored roses while dreaming...

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials by Sue Spargo
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials by Sue Spargo

October 14, 2022

I'm a Sue Spargo groupie. I love ...

Tips & Tricks for using Serenity Silk Thread
Tips & Tricks for using Serenity Silk Thread

September 09, 2022

People have a love/hate relationship with Serenity silk thread. People love the look and the gorgeous sheen. But some people hate using it until they learn these few simple tips...

New 65 Roses Colors
New 65 Roses Colors

September 09, 2022

Just in time for fall, new colors of 65 Roses threads and ribbons

Silk Confetti
Silk Confetti

August 12, 2022

Ever been working on project and wish you had an assortment of colors of silk threads and ribbons? Here's what you've been looking for!

Free Stitch Bank from RNS
Free Stitch Bank from RNS

August 12, 2022

I love books, but...now where did I put that book?! Sometimes online libraries are easier for me to access. I found this wonderful free(!) RSN...

How to Test for Colorfastness
How to Test for Colorfastness

July 08, 2022

Has this ever happened to you? A gazillion hours of work on a stitching project and you're finally finished! You love it! You're so happy! You decide to wash, and then disaster!! Some threads bleed...

PieceWork magazine A Stitch in Time Library
PieceWork magazine A Stitch in Time Library

July 08, 2022

PieceWork magazine celebrates the rich history of needlework and makers from around the globe. I've loved this magazine from its first issue, especially the stories on stitching. Deanna Hall West, incredibly talented...

65 Roses Threads & Ribbons
65 Roses Threads & Ribbons

June 10, 2022

Introducing Shinju
Introducing Shinju

June 10, 2022

We are so excited to introduce our new thread "Shinju" which means...

Just Cross Stitich Jan/Feb 2020
Just Cross Stitich Jan/Feb 2020

December 30, 2019

So many projects featuring 65 Roses threads...

Silk Threads in Natural-dye colors
Silk Threads in Natural-dye colors

June 17, 2014

Our natural dyes color palette ...

Needlepoint Now magazine
Needlepoint Now magazine "Thread Tales" column

December 01, 2013

We're so EXCITED!! Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson's "Thread Tales" story in the November/December 2013 issue of Needlepoint Now magazine is a WONDERFUL article on Treenway Silks! Page 57.

Threedle's Triple Crown
Threedle's Triple Crown

November 01, 2013

Threedle Needleart Design's Triple Crown "The Belmont" colorway uses Treenway Silks' 100% silk threads ...

Halloween Cross Stitch Project
Halloween Cross Stitch Project

January 08, 2013

There's a terrific counted cross-stitch design by Peggy Tipton and Pat Cherry of Fern Ridge Collections that's in Just Cross Stitch magazine's ...

DebBee Designs' charts using Treenway Silks' thread
DebBee Designs' charts using Treenway Silks' thread

January 07, 2013

We’re so excited that esteemed canvas work designer Debbie Rowley (DebBee’s Designs) selected Treenway Silks’ threads to use in two designs! Both debuted at TNNA-June 2013 show and they have been incredibly popular!

Crazy Quilt Square
Crazy Quilt Square

September 02, 2011

Here's a crazy quilt square by Val Bothell of The Pink Bunny in Wichita, KS

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China Bombyx is back--New Colorways
China Bombyx is back--New Colorways

December 15, 2023

New hand-dyed silk-blend combed top
New hand-dyed silk-blend combed top

December 15, 2023

New Bombyx Silk Top colorways
New Bombyx Silk Top colorways

July 28, 2023

All Dyed Silk Top/Sliver is honorary 65 Roses during June
All Dyed Silk Top/Sliver is honorary 65 Roses during June

June 17, 2023

Silk/Retted Bamboo combed top--a hidden gem
Silk/Retted Bamboo combed top--a hidden gem

May 19, 2023

Wild Tasar Silk Buttons
Wild Tasar Silk Buttons

May 01, 2023

Spin Off Cover!
Spin Off Cover!

April 07, 2023

Hand-dyed Silk Hankies
Hand-dyed Silk Hankies

January 27, 2023

Spinning Silk Carrier Rods
Spinning Silk Carrier Rods

January 27, 2023

Silk Carrier Rods
Silk Carrier Rods

December 16, 2022

Cocoon Ornaments
Cocoon Ornaments

December 16, 2022

Hand-dyed Bombyx Silk Sliver
Hand-dyed Bombyx Silk Sliver

November 18, 2022

Hand-dyed Silk/Suri Alpaca Sliver
Hand-dyed Silk/Suri Alpaca Sliver

November 18, 2022

Nistari: naturally yellow bombyx silk
Nistari: naturally yellow bombyx silk

October 28, 2022

Naturally yellow bombyx can be found...

Muga Silk mawata cakes
Muga Silk mawata cakes

October 28, 2022

Muga silk is gorgeous and ....

Red Eri Silk-natural or dyed
Red Eri Silk-natural or dyed

September 16, 2022

Most eri silk is white; however, Philosamia ricini silkworms, raised in the Goalpara District of Assam, India (and a few other locations) are red-gold. Nearly 10 years ago...

Red & White Eri Silk Mawata Cakes
Red & White Eri Silk Mawata Cakes

September 16, 2022

Dyed Silk/Cotton Sliver
Dyed Silk/Cotton Sliver

August 19, 2022

We had a chance to play with dyeing some silk and silk/blend sliver this month. Based on your votes ...

Dyed Silk cocoon vs Colored Silk cocoons
Dyed Silk cocoon vs Colored Silk cocoons

August 19, 2022

We packaged our hand-dyed bombyx cocoons and our colored bombyx cocoons. What is the difference?

Organic Tasar Mawata Cakes
Organic Tasar Mawata Cakes

July 22, 2022

We are so excited to introduce these two **new** varieties of oraganic wild tasar mawata cakes from India! What is tasar?

65 Roses--honorary designation
65 Roses--honorary designation

June 17, 2022

For this year, we are conferring honorary "65 Roses status" to all of our Salt Spring Island (SSI) colorways for June.

Multicolor Silk Fiber for Blending
Multicolor Silk Fiber for Blending

June 17, 2022

Long overlooked, this silk blend is relatively inexpensive and blends beautifully with wool and other fibers.

Haunted Forest
Haunted Forest

March 17, 2020

This is the Forest of No Return...

Dyeing Hankies
Dyeing Hankies

December 31, 2018

On New Years Eve...

Unicorn Tail
Unicorn Tail

June 04, 2017

New colorway naming contest...

Spinzilla 2016
Spinzilla 2016

October 10, 2016

Spinzilla is officially over...

Wild Cocoons
Wild Cocoons

January 07, 2013

We carry five different wild cocoons (in addition to our Bombyx or cultivated cocoons).

Spinning the Solid-Color and new Variegated Tussah Silk Slivers
Spinning the Solid-Color and new Variegated Tussah Silk Slivers

January 12, 2011

Diane de Souza spun silk sliver to make samples for us. Treenway Silks' hand-dyed tussah sliver is either tonal or variegated. Diane prefers the tonal to a straight solid as it gives more depth to the finished yarn and is more interesting (mentally) to spin.

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In Search of Wild Silk by Karen Selk
In Search of Wild Silk by Karen Selk

April 07, 2023

Visiting Fiber Art Shoppe in Albia, Iowa
Visiting Fiber Art Shoppe in Albia, Iowa

August 19, 2022

What a fun visit at Fiber Art Shoppe in Albia, Iowa. Sherri Duey, owner, invited me...

The Story of Kiku (the pup, not the yarn)
The Story of Kiku (the pup, not the yarn)

June 13, 2022

Best Dog Ever! June 11, 2010 - June 13, 2022

Photo Studio Assistant
Photo Studio Assistant

January 06, 2022

Supervisor Mayu...what would I do without you?!

In Memory
In Memory

June 09, 2021

Mom ♥♥♥

In Celebration of the Doll
In Celebration of the Doll

June 01, 2019

Treenway Silks is proud to be a sponsor of "In Celebration of the Doll" ...

Shop Assistant
Shop Assistant

February 20, 2019

Milk Mustache...helper or just another pretty face?

In Memory
In Memory

January 06, 2017

♥♥♥ Dad

Another Color!
Another Color!

June 09, 2016

Our new color is an exact match!

More Silk from China
More Silk from China

March 03, 2016

705 lbs artfully strapped into our pick up truck -- plus one box in the cab! Thank you Richard!

George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon

December 01, 2014

If any of you are traveling to Virginia to take in the historical sites, be sure to notice the new drapery trimmings made with Treenway Silks' silk yarn.