Valdani Pearl (Perle) cotton thread is crafted from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton, and stands as a versatile choice for a myriad of needlework and crafting projects, including embroidery, quilting, appliqué, crochet, punch needle, rug-hooking, and thread embellishment. Revered for its exceptional beauty, each strand undergoes meticulous hand-dyeing with lead-free colors, ensuring steadfast vibrancy across diverse applications. Contrasting with DMC, Valdani Perle Cotton boasts a slightly heavier composition, delivering superior coverage and an elevated decorative impact. Explore Valdani's Pearl Cotton in various sizes, with 5, 8, and 12 as popular choices for your creative pursuits.

Perle Cotton Sizes

• Pearl Cotton Size 12 (the finest) - For patterns where you want a finer thread for more definition, in Sewing, Embroidery, Wool Applique, Sashiko, Stitching, Hand Quilting, Crochet, Punchneedle, or heavier Tatting. Can also be used in the sewing machine when paired with a 50wt. cotton thread in the bobbin.  Needle: Chenille 22
• Pearl Cotton Size 8 (medium weight) - For Sewing, Stitching, Hand Quilting, Wool Appliqué, Crochet, heavier Punchneedle,Weaving, Big Stitch,  Rug-Hooking, Bobbin Work. Needle: Chenille 22
• Pearl Cotton Size 5 (heavy) - For Heavy decorative sewing, Stitching, Quilting, Bobbin Work, Crochet, Rug-Hooking, Tassel and Fringe-Making. Needle: Chenille 24

Perle Cotton Solids

• Pearl Cotton Solids, single-color threads made from mercerized cotton, offer smooth vibrancy for detailed projects like embroidery and crochet. Their solid hues and unique twist bring elegance, enhancing a variety of handmade designs with simplicity and style.

Variegated Perle Cotton

• Variegated Pearl Cotton is a hand-dyed embroidery thread made from mercerized cotton.. It adds dynamic color shifts to needlework projects, creating visually engaging patterns. Ideal for embroidery and cross-stitching, it enhances handmade creations with vibrant and changing hues.

Perle Cotton Collections

• Our Pearl Cotton Collections made in  collaboration with renowned designers of Textile Art, allow us to offer you a wide array of stunning Designer Collections. These collections are created either as pattern-specific sets or inspired by the color palettes used by famous designers in their creations. 

We make the same colors in all three sizes! For machine quilting or stitching: You can successfully use Perle Cotton Size 12 both Top and Bobbin. All the other sizes are recommended for bobbin work. For wholesale and distribution: minimum of 12/balls/color (one full box) with a minimum order of $80 (+ shipping and handling). If you are a DESIGNER and want to qualify for our Designer Program wholesale pricing with no minimums and FREE replacement threads, please contact us. As many Designers worldwide use our threads, we have developed Customized Pattern Collections - Check it out under "Collections".