How Do I Use the Thread Exchange?

The Thread Exchange is a free tool that you can use to find equivalents from Madeira rayon to other brands of thread.

Click here to go to the Thread Exchange.

To begin, refer to the color change sheet for the design that you're working with. Check the box of the brand that you want to find matches to.

Enter the Madeira thread numbers from the design's color change sheet. Do not enter the number/pound sign; just enter the four-digit codes from the color change sheet. You can enter up to ten thread numbers at one time.

Click the "start search" button.

You'll be directed to a page that shows color boxes, as well as a chart that gives equivalents. Please note that any equivalents are ones that we have identified. As not all thread colors have matches or equivalents between companies, it's unlikely that you'll get matches for all of your thread colors. But you will most likely get enough matches to get started in the right direction.

If you don't find many matches with the Thread Exchange, do not be discouraged! Choose colors from your thread stash that you think will work best with the design. Most color change sheets list the color name (e.g. red, rust, dark blue, etc.), and many list the part of the design that is colored with that step. Try new combinations, and have fun exploring the creative world of color!