The Mountain Thread Company

06/05/2026

Hiya fellow material girls, fabric lovers, fat quarter fanatics, quilters, sewists, one and all! If you’re local to western or central NC (& even if you’re not), make sure you plan to join us for the Mid Carolina Run Shop Hop starting in just over a week. This event is one of the highlights of our summer, catching up with old friends and making new ones!!
If you’re new to shop hopping, grab a buddy and plan to hit the road June 13-20 to visit 10 local quilt shops, enter to win amazing crafty prizes, and get a free fat quarter at every shop you visit!! Drop a comment and let us know when you’ll be stopping in! Are you an early bird or do you like to mosey? What’s your shop hop strategy? 🤩🤩
Sign up for our newsletter for more info and visit midcarolinarunshophop.com for a look at all the shops participating.

06/02/2026

June is here and so is a brand new Color of the Month! Every month we put one of our colorful ropes on sale all month long. This June shop COBALT 10% off all month. Get ready to make all the patriotic and summer baskets with this vibrant blue rope. Like all of our rope, COBALT is manufactured right here in NC specifically for coiled rope basketry. Grab your blue goodies today!

06/01/2026

Did you see that we were featured on NC PBS’s show NC Weekend? It was an honor and so much fun! The video is less than five minutes and worth a watch (we think so at least). Check it out on their YouTube! https://youtu.be/J56tc617FR4?si=oLpUGhK_629uOzCu

05/26/2026

We’re having a staff meeting today, so the shop will be closed this morning. Come see us when we reopen at 1pm. We’ve got all the fabric, rope, thread, and baskets your sweet little heart desires. ❤️❤️

05/16/2026

Are youuuu readyyyyy?? We’re hosting another Rope Crew Retreat this August 11-14th in Blowing Rock, NC! This rope sewing retreat is open all rope sewing comfort levels (novice to expert) and will be four days of FUN! Registration opens this Tuesday at noon EST.
The retreat features a welcome reception with tasty treats, access to an unreleased rope sewing pattern, fabric, freebies, and two dozen of your newest and closest sewing buddies! If you want more information, you can check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you in August!

05/13/2026

The One About Fun Stuff Coming Up -

We are so pumped about our upcoming events — We’ve got another retreat coming up this summer, plus the annual shop hop. We are so excited to enjoy sewing in the mountains with you!

05/10/2026

Woah! Y’all check this out! It’s just such a special privilege to get to talk about The Mountain Thread Company’s journey and the things we love! Go give this a listen to learn more about The Mountain Thread Company and our amazing leader, Katherine.
https://craftindustryalliance.org/podcast-episode-311-katherine-lile-of-the-mountain-thread-company/

05/08/2026

Look, look! Pretty colors abound! We’ve got all the spring stitching inspiration you’ve been searching for in store (& online). Whether you’re a zig zagging rope sewist, a quilter, or fabric collector, we have something for everyone! Stop in Monday - Saturday 10-5 or shop online anytime! Make sure you check out our really super awesome color of the month rope sale and sign up for our newsletter for first dibs on all the deals!

05/06/2026

We are all set up and excited to be a part of this year's in Chicago! We have so much fun connecting with fellow shop owners and creative folks, and sharing the joys of rope sewing with everyone!

Find The Mountain Thread Company at Booth 1501 to check out new patterns, gorgeous rope, and great kits!

05/04/2026

✨ Alumni Retreat Magic ✨