We’re excited to partner with Sulky for a five-part giveaway beginning this week. You’ll get to learn more about thread and you’ll have many chances to win a great 3-pack of Sulky Blendables. Today we’ll take a look at the production of Sulky rayon thread.
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The wood from which Sulky rayon thread is made comes from Brazil. Year-round moderate growing temperatures deliver consistently uniform raw materials.
The process from greenhouse to plantation to harvest takes seven years. Three harvests can be taken from one planting.
The trees are chopped into uniform chips, then reduced to a slurry of nearly pure cellulose. The cellulose slurry of fibers is washed, bleached and transformed into an endless band of cellulose sheets. The sheets are cut and shipped to Germany.
At the plant in Germany, cellulose sheets are chopped and dissolved into liquid the consistency of honey.
The “liquid gold” is extruded into endless strands of fibers. This rayon filament yarn is spun into bundles and washed. Fibers are twisted and wound with precise stretch to increase tenacity. Then the yarn is shipped to Switzerland.
The yarn undergoes complex twisting, dying, drying and quality control processes in Switzerland and Austria before it is shipped back to Germany. And then…
Pretty amazing, isn’t it?! When I consider the seven years and everything else that’s involved, the price for a spool of rayon seems to me like quite a bargain! So now you know a bit more about how it’s made.
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We’re pleased to partner with Sulky for giveaways while the brand-new May/June issue of Quiltmaker is on sale. Today we’ll choose four winners from folks who leave a comment below and answer this question by midnight Thursday, April 5: From what kind of trees does Sulky make its rayon thread? Each winner will receive a 3-pack of Sulky Blendables*—yum!
* These multicolor threads are a blend of different colors in the same range of tone and intensity, with random, subtle color changes every 2 1/2″ to 5″. They’re made of the highest quality, long-staple, 100% Egyptian cotton and come in 126 colors in both 12-wt. and 30-wt. snap-end spools. They’re ideal for quilting, thread lace, bobbin work, thread painting, red work and decorative embroidery.
Eucalyptus trees! Thanks for the chance to win:)
The Eucalyptus Tree
So interesting. Didn’t know the thread was made from the Eucalyptus Tree! And it travels so much before it even becomes thread!! Thanks for the give-a-way!
The Eucalyptus tree! Thanks for the education! And for the chance to win.
The Eucalyptus Tree. Thanks!
Eucalyptus tree! Thanks for the great info
The Eucalyptus tree! Thank you for the interesting article. I love learning how things are made. Especially products that I use everyday.
Eucalyptus trees – very interesting!!
Thank you for the detailed very interesting article on the process of making Sulky thread. I have used Sulky thread forever, but now I know why it is a quality product!
Sulky uses Eucalyptus trees to make it’s rayon thread! AMAZING!
Eucalyptus trees. Too bad they have to process it so it looses that wonderful smell. I can just hear me saying “Honey I need to go sew with that rayon thread, so my cold will get better”, lol.
Very interesting article. Thanks
Sulky makes rayon thread from eucalyptus trees! Send me the thread, please!
Eucalyptus Tree! A very new and interesting fact I did not know. Happy quilting.
The Eucalyptus Tree, which came as a complete surprise to me! Thanks for chance to win!
Eucalyptus. That was really cool to learn. Considering the travel and the manpower I’m wondering how the price is kept down to a reasonable level? I’ve never really thought about where thread comes from, this should open up my eyes to other things I use and don’t really think about where it comes from or how.
The Eucalyptus tree! Thank you for the chance to win, and thank you for this post – I love tv shows like ‘How It’s Made’, and reading about how rayon thread is made is fascinating to me.
Sulky makes its Rayon thread from Eucalyptus trees and I am amazed. Thank you for the interesting article, it reminded me of the time that Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood showed how batiks are made. (That was quite a few years ago!) We use these products and don’t think about where they come from or how they are made. Thank you!
eucalytus trees – who would have guessed! ps. the real challenge should be if people can spell it correctly.
Eucalyptus and I love the explanation. “Factory” tours are always exciting.
That would be Eucalyptus Trees! This was fascinating! Thanks!
from Eucaliptus trees from my country – Brazil! This is awesome! Near where I live there are large areas where Eucalyptus tree are cultivated. I didn’t realize how rayon thread was made until I read this post. Very informative.
Thanks for the chance to win.
The Eucalypt.us Tree…never would have guessed that! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway
Eucalyptus trees. That was a new one on me. Thanks.
Eucalyptus trees are the source. Very interesting article.
eucalyptus trees
The Eucalyptus Tree! Thanks for the info, and the chance to win. I’m a quilting newbie and am hooked!
Eucalyptus, which is a surprise to me. I used to have them growing in my yard. Just like having a Vicks or Mentholatum tree growing in your yard. I’ll have to go sniff a spool. Love to work with Sulky thread.
Eucalyptus trees provide the base for the thread. I love Blendables and use them frequently in teaching as a Sulky certified educator. I would love to have the new colors.
I learned something new tonight. The eucalyptus tree is amazing. What a process for making thread. I will appreciate it more now.
Eucalyptus trees! Thanks! I learned something new today.
The thread comes from the eucalyptus tree…
Eucalyptus trees! My husband and I were fascinated by your informative blog on Sulky rayon. Amazing indeed.
The Eucalyptus tree! I learned something new today.
It’s made from the eucalyptus tree…I never would have guessed! Thanks for having a fun giveaway!
Wow!! Made from the Eucalytus tree!!! That was amazing info!!
Thanks for chance to won some of this Awesome thread! YAY!
I never knew about the thread.
They are made from Eucalytus trees.
The thread is made from eucalyptus trees.
Eucalyptus trees are the source wood
From Eucalyptus trees! Wow, this was very interesting. Had no idea about it. Thanks so much!
May I share a secret? I have never liked eucalyptus trees. Living in Southern California where we worried a lot about wildfire, I thought of them mostly as being extremely combustible and I didn’t like their odor, either. But now I will look at them in a completely different and more appreciative way: as a source of thread!
From the Eucalyptus tree. Who knew!
Amazing! Eucalyptus trees! Thanks for the giveaway!
The Eucalyptus tree.
Eucalyptus trees!
I guess that would be the Eucalyptus tree then!! Thanks for the giveaway would love to try this thread.
Eucalyptus Tree…I actually have one in my back yard. Probably about 15 foot tall
Who knew rayon thread was made from Eucalyptus Trees! The things I learn from being involved in quilting never cease to amaze me. Having used Blendables once before, I am looking forward to winning the thread if I’m lucky enough!
I was fascinated to learn that the threads come from the Eucalyptus Tree. What an excellent, informative post.
It appears Sulky thread comes from Eucalyptus trees! Who knew? Love the photos – will forward to sewing friends! thank you for the info
Sulky makes its rayon thread from the Eucalyptus trees. I never knew that but thanks to your tutorial, I do now. Here’s hoping to win the great 3 pack of Sulky Blendables. What a great giveway!
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Eucalyptus!!!?? Who knew?
Eucalyptus! Who’d have thought!?!! We have enough of those in some of our neighborhood tree farms to help. Wonder if they even thought they could help the quilting industry?
Eucalyptus trees – who would have thought!
I never knew Eucalyptus trees had so many uses. Thanks for the chance to win.
Eucalyptus! I love learning something new everyday. Thanks for the new knowledge and the chance to win some really great thread!
I had no idea that Sulky rayon thread was made from Eucalyptus trees! That’s my favorite type of tree (oh, that lovely smell!) and now it’ll make using sulky threads extra special! Thanks for showing this.
Well I would say Eucalyptus trees since that is what it says in the photo. I never knew that until I read it here – learn something new each day don’t we?
That would be an Eucalyptus Tree!
Eucalyptus Trees! I knew I loved trees!
The Eucalyptus Tree – thanks for the giveaway!
Interesting that rayon is made from Eucalyptus trees. Old sales ladies have in the past tried to convince me Rayon was a natural fiber!
To wordygirl and the others living in southern California (I lived a few years in San Diego in Scripps Ranch), you can thank E. W. Scripps for importing eucalyptus from Australia to California. He thought these trees would make good railroad ties; alas, they did not. His home was near the present library in Scripps Ranch.
Eucalyptus trees are used for the production of Sulky rayon thread. Thanks for the information and the chance to win a great prize.
Eucalptus trees …..I would never have gotten that question right if it was asked in a game. Thanks for the educational tool.
Wow!!! I had no idea that Sulky rayon thread was made from the Eucalyptus tree. Thank you for the chance to win.
I learned that Sulky rayon thread is made from the eucalyptus tree. It was interesting to learn about all the steps involved in making the thread. It much more complicated than I thought.
Eucalyptus trees. I had no idea so much was involved in producing rayon thread.
Eucalyptus trees. Genetically identical ones. Amazing!
Eucalyptus trees…really, who comes up with these processes?
Eucalyptus trees, Please tell me they are reforesting after cutting!
Who knew? the Eucalyptus Tree! I love learning about how things are made. Thanks for an interesting read!
You have to ask yourself…how did they figure this out?
Eucalyptus trees. Thanks for the interesting info!
The Eucalyptus tree, favorite of the cute little Koala bear also. Thanks for the very interesting info! It amazes me sometimes how things are made.
The eucalyptus tree, hope I have spelt that correctly.
The rayon thread comes from the Eucalyptus tree. What an informative post – thanks for the info and the chance to win some awesome thread.
VERY interesting post, Diane! It comes from the Eucalyptus tree. Thanks!
Wow! The answer is the eucalyptus tree. I found this information really interesting, I had no clue how they made thread at all..just kinda always pictured it was always kind of like spinning cotton on a spindle!
The name of the tree is eucalyptus.Thanks for the informative article.
The tree is the Eucalyptus. Neat information.
Eucalyptus trees. Very interesting to learn how this thread is made.
It’s the Eucalyptus tree – favorite of the koalas.
The very versatile Eucalyptus tree. Amazing all the different applications for this fast growing tree. Sandi
This wonderful thread comes from the Eucalyptus tree. This article is so interesting and informative. Who would thought that it took 7 years for this process? Amazing!
Eucalyptus trees! very interesting, I knew silk thread was made by caterpillars that eat the eucalyptus leaves, but didnt know about this process!
Very interesting! Sulky is made from the eucalyptus tree. Wow! Thanks!
Eucalyptus Trees
Sulky rayon thread is made from Brazilian Eucalyptus Trees ! FASCINATING story! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Love Sulky would be just great to win something I already love.
They use Eucalyptus trees.
The Eucalyptus Tree
Eucalyptus trees!
How cool!!!
Eucalyptus Trees grown in Brazil.
Thanks!
Eucaluptus trees – who knew
Sulky Thread is made from Eucalyptus Tree’s. Hope I am lucky.
You mean I lived in Australia for 50 years surrounded by Eucalyptus Trees & never knew they produced thread??
There I was thinking they just fed koalas & fixed colds!
Took till I had moved to the other side of the world to find that out. Go figure??
Cheers
Lush x
Eucalyptus Trees. Amazing process in making such a wonderful product as the Sulky rayon thread.
I did not know that Sulky Rayon thread was made from the Eucalyptus tree. Just goes to show that we are never too old to learn!
Eucalyptus trees. I love your thread and so does my Bernina. Thank you for sponsoring this chance to win. Look forward to reading more on how it is processed.
From the Eucalyptus tree.Thanks for the contest.Sandy
Eucalyptus Tree. Please oh please let me win the thread! Today is my birthday!!!
Rayon thread is made from eucalyptus trees. Do you ever wonder who figured out how to do this? What kind of curiosity lead to this discovery? Just amazing!!!
Eucalyptus Tree. Wow! What a traveler for the process of making this wonderful thread.
It was most interesting to find out that the eucalptus tree is used to create rayon threads. I shall appreciate that spool of rayon thread more now.
Eucalyptus trees in Brazil. Thanks for a chance to win!
Eucalyptus trees of course! Am very allergic to the trees but love your threads!
Eucalyptus Tree. Love the Blendables!!
This was so interesting to learn that rayon thread is made from Eucalyptus trees. Thanks for such an informative post.
The Eucalyptus Tree! Who knew? I love to learn something new every day.
Wow! The trees are not only for Koalas!! Seven years is quite a long time to process. Some of my quilts have taken that long! Thanks for the info.!
Joan
Eucalyptus Trees that begin life in Brazil then –> Germany –> Switzerland –> Austria –> Germany –> then throughout the world as luscious thread!
Sulky is made from world traveling Eucalyptus Trees that goes from Brazil to everywhere!!
This thread is made from the euculyptus tree. I love the smell of those trees–use the oil from it in a water bath to smell if I am congested and it clears my head. Thanks for the opportunity to win such beautiful thread.
Eucalyptus trees
Eucalyptus tree, this is the only thread I use. thanks for the chance to win!!
Eucalyptus Tree and I love Sulky Rayon!!!!
Eucalyptus trees! Thanks for the great opportunity to win some of the sulky blendables thread!
The Eucalyptus Tree started it all —Who knew? Gotta love those trees because I love the Sulky thread. Thank you Eucalyptus Tree wherever you are for giving your all for us.
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thanks for all the info on how its made and where it comes from.was very interesting,really cool actually.who would have know the Eucalyptus tree give us this great resource.I used on of the blendables on my second quilt,it was called ACKY BREAKY HEART you had to satin stich all around the hearts,it turned out so beautiful.I did the whole hearts in 1 blendable and the broken hearts in another color blendable .they are so much fun to use .thanks for inventing sulky thread ,as a new quilter a year this april 15th I love it .iam on my 16th quilt it will be the fourth one that i have done my quilting ,useing sulky blendables,as for my heart quilt that i satin stiched,i chose a lovely blue sulky to quilt it .again thats so muchfor all the info on how its made and processed.A.Haley
Sulky rayon thread is made from the eucalyptus tree. I had no idea! It was very interesting to read a little about the process.
So cool! EUCALYPTUS! This is so interesting. I love to learn new things! Can we do this every day?
I never would have guess Eucalyptus trees…great new factoid!
Eucalyptus! …and to think I thought they were only good for Pandas!
No idea had ever crossed my mind that rayon came from eucalyptus trees… I am feeling absolutely blown away by this incredible news that my embroidery is produced thanks to a huge beautiful tree. I do love trees!
Really interesting – as this thread comes from the eucalyptus tree. Thanks for the chance to win.
Eucalyptus trees!! I had no idea anything was made from eucalyptus trees except good smelling leaves!! Thanks for the chance to win thread.
Loved the article. It was very interesting and informative. I did not realize it took so long to make Sulky Rayon Thread. The Eucalyptus Tree is wonderful and Sulky Thread is great. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to win.
Eeucalyptus tree. I did not know that is traveled around the world before coming to my local shop in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for the information.
Love Sulky threads. They’re made from Eucalyptus trees.
Never would have thought thread was made from eucalyptus trees. Great article.
The Eucalyptus Tree. That was an interesting article! Thanks.
Eucalyptus Trees! Never knew that. How interesting. Thanks
Eucalyptus trees, wow who knew!.
I knew that rayon was a “natural” fiber, but had no idea that it came from cellulose from Eucalyptus trees! I’m glad I stopped by the blog today; I learned something new.
Eucalyptus Trees! Great article on how the thread is made
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Eucalyptus Trees?! Wow – always learning and Thank You – both for the info and for this opportunity to enter your contest.
Who knew–Eucalyptus??? it has soo many uses. Wish my thread smelled like it!
Sulky makes rayon thread from Eucalypyus trees! You learn something new every day. Thanks for the chance to win!
Eucalyptus Tree. How very interesting that thread was obtained from the materials of this tree. Thanks for the information. Just goes to show you that you learn something new everyday.
The eucalyptus tree. Very interesting story of the origin of the thread. Thanks for the giveaway.
Eucalyptus trees, very interesting story, I love these little tidbits of information.
The Eugcalyptus tree. I enjoy learning how your products are produced.
Sulky rayon thread is made from eucalyptus trees. It’s interesting to know the behind the scenes story of the manufacturing process.
The Eucalyptus Tree. Very interesting!
The trees are eucalyptus trees. And I agree, all things considered Sulky rayon thread is very reasonably pricewise! Love this giveaway…Thanks for the chance!
Eucalyptus tree. Very interesting story.
Brazilian eucalyptus trees…..this is just so amazing to me. I have always loved the eucalyptus trees both for their beauty and their wonderful smell. Now I have even more appreciation for these wonders!
The Eucalyptus tree. Thank you.
Eucalptus Tree. This was a great artical. I had no idea how the thread was made. I was surprised that the thread went through such a process and started in Brazil and was shipped to Germany and then to Switerland for finishing. Then shhipped to us. I can never complain about the price again. Thanks PM
The Eucalyptus Tree.
Eucalyptus trees. Who knew!
Eucalyptus tree… amazing information. Thanks.
The Eucalyptus Tree! Who knew!!!!
The Eucalyptus Tree
I also wanted to comment on your sulky thread,just wondering why you dont put the names of the colors on all your thread.quite amazing it comes from the Eucalypus tree to get such a beautiful feeling rayon thread.right now iam usingsulky 100 percent cotton blendable.number 733 on the left side of the spool hole and numbers 4025 on the other side.its a purpley blend .i asume the numbers are the color and it says made in Italy at the bottomwith the n0 33-0.on the other side it says premium sulky 30wt 450 meters-500 yrds,matte finish,machine or hand use.I was just wondering for such abeautiful and fun thread,what the names of the colors are.as i keep a book,and for each quilt,i write down the name of the quilt or names of the blocks if iam mixing different ones together also the name and color of the fabric ,type and color of thread,size of the quilt ,when i made it and who it was for also type of batting i used and how long it took me.if i hand quilted it or machine quilted it.so i would just love to know the color names.if i give you some more numbers of the thread i have could you tell me,hope so here we go,on top rim sulky 40 100 percent Rayon 40wt on the bottom rim it says 250yd-225m no 942 2203 on the top label sulky no.01022030470108 then under the bar code it says 727072422034Germany ca45688 100 precent viscose its a blue ,cream i strolled some off and i belive its just the 2 colors.the next one issulky made in Germany 250yd-225m 9422201 bottom rim. rayon 40wt also no.under bar code 727072 422010 lighter version of the first blue n cream.the next one i love and cant wait to use iton top label is a little different then the first 2 under sulky no.620slash96 then under bar code is no.727072 422416 bottom rim no. is942 2241 like a torquise blue n rust and pinky bright love it .well i wontbother u with any more i have 5 others i would like to know thw color names,Do you think you might put the color names on at some time ,there would be room on the top or bottom rim…just a suggestion.thankyou Arlene have a great day.
The Eucalyptus tree. Thanks.
The Eucalyptus tree. Thanks for the article – I would have never dreamed it was made from eucalyptus!
Eucalyptus trees! Thank you for the giveaway!
The Eucalyptus Tree is used to make Sulky Rayon threads.
Eucalyptus trees. Very informative
Why, it is the Eucalyptus tree! Amazing process!
Amazing! And I must add “who wodda thunk?” that your fab thread begins from a tree. I grew up around Eucalyptus trees & I loved the fragrance, now to learn that this wonderful fragrant tree makes the threads that bind together ‘everything fabric’. Lovin’ it
Oh, I’ll make the answer larger: EUCALYPTUS TREES
Eucalyptus trees
The Eucalyptus tree. I have always wondered which tree was used, am pleased to now know the answer. I used a blendable the first time yesterday to quilt place mats. I am so pleased with it, it fits in with the colors perfectly and such a nice uniform stitch.
Sulky Rayon is made from Eucalyptus Trees – thanks for the contest!
Eucalyptus trees! What beautiful threads!
The eucalyptus tree. These are wonderful threads for project embellishment.
Eucalyptis tree
Eucalyptus trees
The Eucalyptus tree. What an interesting explanation of how Sulky rayon thread is made. Thank you!
The Eucalyptus tree. Very interesting information about the thread!
the tree is the eucalyptus from Brazil. I am astonished by the long processus before the thread that is on my sewing machine! Now ilook at it differently. Thank you for this information
michele
The Eucalyptus Tree – who would have thought!
I have only thought of eucalyptus for wreaths and their smell. Now when I think Eucalyptus Trees I will think of Sulky threads! You’re never too old to learn something new!
Eucalyptus trees! Who knew that they could grow in Brazil???
Eucalyptus Trees. Thanks! :c)
It is amazing that it takes 7 years to go from seedling to thread. I have been looking at adding sulky to my shop. Thank YOU…
Eucalyptus Tree, love Sulky Blendables
Eucalypyus Trees, love Sulky Blendables
The Eucalyptus Tree!! I had no idea that was true. Thanks for the chance to win!
Eucalyptus Trees… how interesting; I am glad to know that!
the the is eucalyptus tree. How surprising. Thanks for the information and a chance to win.’
The eucalyptus tree.. and I love Sulky thread!!!
Eucalyptus trees. Thanks for giving me a chance to win your beautiful threads.
eucalyptus tree I really enjoy quiltmaker mag. right now I am making the mystery quilt from last year. So far so good.
Eucalyptus trees. Thank you for the opportunity to win sulky blendables.
A eucalyptus tree. Thanks for the chance to win great thread!
Eucalyptus tree. So it is not just the koala’s that like these trees!! Very interesting information.
The Eucalyptus tree. Wow what an amazing process! No wonder why it is one of my favorite brands of thread. I have a collection of 40, 30 and 12 wt threads. I am making a list of colors to purchase in Overland Park, KS (next month) of the 60 wt thread. Thanks for a super product.
Eucalytus tree. That’s really interesting.
Eucalyptus trees are used to make Sulky into the lovely thread we all love to use.
Eucalyptus trees are the basis of rayon thread. What about the production of other threads?
Eucalyptus trees! Very interesting article; I love learning things like this!
Eucalyptus Tree. Never would have guessed.
The Eucalyptus Tree. How it’s made is always looking for ideas for their TV program, now I have one to ask them. I would love to see the process after it comes from the tree. I will never complain of the price of a spool of Sulky again. Thanks for the great information.
The Eucalyptus tree and it makes such wonderful other products also. Thanks for the chance to win.
Eucalyptus trees! Who knew?!!! What a surprise! Thanks for the information and the opportunity to win the beautiful thread.
I had no idea! Ecalyptus tree
who Knew…eucalyptus trees!
Interesting enough it is the eucalyptus tree.
Eucalyptus Trees!! Unbelievable!
The Eucalyptus Tree. Thanks for the chance to win some thread. I love blendables.
from Brazil and the Eucalyptus trees.
The eucalyptus tree. Who knew. Another reason to like the tree.
Enjoyed the info on making of Sulky “from the eucalyptus tree.
The eucalyptus tree. Who knew?
The eucalyptus tree. I learned something interesting today. Why can’t it be brought up to the U.S. To be made? Elkhart IN would love something like that to diversify our economy
I have newly started to use Sulky thread, and I love it. I have until now connected eucalyptus to throatpastillas, but never imagined that your ryon were made from eucalyptus tree. I look foreward to read more about this amazing product.
The Eucalyptus Tree. It was interesting to learn that Eucalyptus trees grow in Brazil (I kind of thought the main place they grew was Australia), there are other uses for them other than feed Koala bears, sprigs or small branches are used in flower arrangements, pretty trees, and now rayon – wow. I always wondered how rayon was made. Will you tell us more about putting color into rayon next? I like learning something new everyday and this was a fun and colorful thing to learn. All the interesting things that can go into quilting will never cease to amaze me!
the Eucalyptus tree
The amazing Eucalyptus Tree.
The Eucalyptus treeis the starting place for these amazingly beautiful threads.
The Eucalyptus trees are the starting point for these beautiful threads, never knew so much went into making threads. thank you
Eucalyptus Tree. Great thread – As a beginner I took the advice of my teacher and love the thread. Makes my machine happy.
Eucalyptus trees! Maybe you can make some that have that lovely scent one day?
I did not know this.Eucalyptus-who would have thought
Brazilian Eucalyptus trees! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
And the answer issssssssss……TAA DAA The Eucalyptus Tree!!!!!! I had no idea as to the process of making this thread. It is amazing! I love Sulky thread for regular sewing, quilting and machine embroidery. This is a great giveaway, I’m sure whoever wins will be thrilled!
Sulky Rayon is made from Eucalyptus trees. Thank you for the opportunity to win some of these threads. living in Australia in a regional area it is not always possible to get a wide variety of quilting and sewing materials. I would love to try these threads.
Thanks for someone being that intelligent to know how to get this beautiful thread from a tree like that. Thanks also for the priviledge of being able to maybe receive some.
Eucalyptus trees and I was so interested to find that out. I love the Sulky threads.
This is a wonderful way to celebrate this anniversary.
From the eucalyptus trees in Brazil. Who would have thought that thread came from wood? Thx for having this contest and for the information.
Sulky Rayon thread is made from the Eucalyptus tree. A very interesting fact. I thought most yarns were made from cotton or wool.
I’m so surprised to find out Sulky’s Rayon is made from Brazilian Eucalyptus! I had no idea! Thanks for the information and the chance to win!
Thanks for the education! Who would have guessed that Rayon thread is made from Eucalyptus trees?
Sulky Rayon thread threads are made from fibers from the Eucalyptus trees of Brazil.
I would never have guessed. Beautiful threads!
I learned something new today. Who knew that Rayon was made from the Eucalyptus tree. I always thought it was made from inorganic products like polyester is. Thanks for such an interesting article. I’ll never complain about the price again!
The eucalyptus tree. Thanks for the info. and chance to win.
Eucalyptus trees, a renewable resource. What a great education.
The Eucalyptus tree! Thanks for the informative lesson on the thread.
Eucalyptus Trees — who knew!!
Eucalyptus trees is what this thread is made from. It is a lovely tree and can be grown in the US in southern regions. Its an aromatic plant as well. The branches are dried and used to take odors out of rooms.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
It is made from Eucalyptus trees. Who would have guessed. lol Thanks
Eucalyptus trees are wher Sulky gets their rayon.
Like everyone else, never knew Sulky was made from trees. Thank you enlightening us!
The Eucalyptus tree, pretty interesting article.
Eucalyptus trees! I never knew that, until now.
Hi Eucalyptus Trees are what the thread is made of , I never knew or even dreamed of this being possible , Eucalyptus is also good for killing mosquits. It leaves a tingling feeling on your skin like mint and it smells good , Thank you for the chance to win .
Sherri
I can’t believe the Eucalyptus Tree is used to make Sulky Rayon threads. I always find it so fascinating to find out how things are made. Especially when it comes to something we use every day and just take it for granted. Thanks for the information on Sulky Rayon Threads.
The Eucalyptus tree produces that beautiful thread!
Your rayon thread is made from Eucalyptus trees! I never would have guessed! Sulky thread is the VERY BEST!
The Eucalyptus Tree, who would of thought!
The thread is made from Eucalyptus trees from Brazil. Very interesting! BTW….I LOVE Sulky blendables. The colors are intense and the thread very easy to work with, giving a more interesting look to my quilting.
It’s made from eucalyptus trees. I was fascinated about the process to make the thread!
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The answer is Eucalypus trees. I did not know this. I love the new blendables, they increase embroidery options. Thanks a bunch.
Eucalyptus Trees
Eucalyptus! I love learning where the fibers I use come from & how they’re made. These new Blendables are just too cool. Thank you for the great article!
Eucalyptus Tree
Eucalyptus Trees!
From Eucalyptus Trees! Thanks for the chance in a great give a way! Dianne
Rayon thread is made from eucalyptus trees. I had no idea where this wonderful thread came from!
Sulky thread is made from Eucalyptus trees. what an awesome give a way!
Sulky rayon thread is made from Eucalyptus trees. I didn’t know this until today!
Eucalyptus trees! I never would have guessed that sulky thread comes from any tree. Thank you for a really fascinating and educational article. I love buying thread for my projects and the sulky brand is the best!
Eucalyptus trees – unbelieveable!
Who knew? I never even guessed the Eucalyptus tree is responsible for Sulky’s rayon thread. Thanks for the lesson and a chance to win that wonderful rayon thread.
Made from the eucalyptus tree. Great info. Thanks.
Eucalyptus tree. Seven years! Yes, the price of a spool of Sulky thread IS a bargain!
Eucalyptus Trees are used to make Sulky rayon thread. I always thought that rayon was a man-made fiber. Thanks for the chance to win! Too many companies today just want to take my money – I love it that Sulky is willing to sponsor give aways!!
Loving to embroider as well as quilt, Sulky is invaluable! Did not know it is made from eucalyplus trees thoe!
Thanks for your wonderful thread and the opportunity to win some.
The Eucalyptus Tree. I never would have guessed that this thread is made from trees, and that it takes seven years to make. Thanks.
Totally interesting! Eucalyptus trees on my quilt! Thanks for the education!
Made from Eucalyptus trees.
Eucalyptus trees. Thanks for all the information on how this is made. What fun, even a chance to win some neat thread.
Eucalyptus trees! Very interesting article. I never would have guessed they used eucalyptus trees!
Eucalyptus trees. reading the article I never realized all the proccesses your thread goes through. Must be what makes it so great!!!!
Eucalyptus tree. Thread from a tree. Who knew? Thanks , I have learned something new today.
made from eucalyptus trees. This was interest to read and learn from.
Eucalyptus trees, isn’t that what panda’s eat?
The Eucalyptus Tree. Thanks! So interesting. Love eucalyptus!
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It is the Eucalyptus tree! Fascinating to read the process that goes into making the thread. It is my all time favorite.
Eucalyptus trees. Too bad the thread doesn’t smell like that. I love eucalyptus.
The eucalyptus tree! I would never have guessed. Thanks for the interesting info and the chance to win. I use Sulky all the time and love it……it’s the best quality thread I’ve used!
The Eucalyptus tree! I am new to quilting and am learning so much from reading your magazine! Sulky – that’s a name I’ll have to remember. Thanks for the informative articles. Who would have thought it takes 7 years to make thread!
Eucalyptus trees!! I love Sulky threads — especially the varigated ones that are so great for topstitching!
I have been using this thread but didn’t have a clue how it was made. It is a good tread to work with so I like it.
Eucalyptus tree — found the article very informative – love working with the thread – going to show some of the ladies in the crafting group some of the free patterns
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus trees – an amazing process!
Genetically identical Eucalyptus trees!! Thanks for the education and the giveaways!!
The Eucalyptus tree is the answer to your question. I love Blendable thread!
Eucalyptus trees are not just for Koala Bears–they’re also for Sulky Rayon thread! Thanks for sharing this very interesting information.
Eucalyptus. Thank you for the informative article. Thread is one of my favorite things ! Who knew??
Propagation of Eucalyptus tree Very interesting. I enjoy reading about it would
Love to see the tree and how it made in person.
I did not know that the eucalyptus tree was used by Sulky to make their beautiful threads….I love the brilliant shades for my embroidery.
Discovering how things are made is exciting. Wonder what they were trying to make when they stumbled upon the receipe to make the thread?
The Eucalyptus tree! Who would have thought that!
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Amazing that thread is made from the eucalyptus tree.
Your thread is made form the Eucalyptus tree. I would love to win the thread. I use a lot of your rayon threads as quilting thread for the shine and the colors available. Thank you for the opportunity. Roseann Chalker
Eucalyptus trees from Brazil – wow! I learn something new. Thanks for the chance to win.
eucalyptus tree. Interesting does it smell like eucalyptus?? I would love to win some thread to add to my collection, thank you.
I enjoyed your article on Sulky Thread production. I am so surprised to learn that Eucalyptus trees are the source of your product! Eucalyptus trees grow wild here in Southern California; they are everywhere here. I never realized until now that you clone them from cuttings and harvest them to create cellulose which becomes rayon for Sulky Thread . . . amazing! A new wrinkle for the old grey matter. Thanks for the lesson.
Sulky Blendables are made from Eucalyptus trees. Pick Me Please.
What a process. It is the Eucalyptus tree.
I love the smell of the decorative eucalyptus I purchase in the craft store.
Hope to hear from you.
Your thread is made form the Eucalyptus tree.
eucalyptus trees, how amazing such a beautiful thread is made from a tree!
Eucalyptus trees provide the cellulose to make the beautiful Sulky rayon thread. How interesting to read about the source and the process! Thanks for the give-away.
The thread is made from Eucalyptus trees. That is amazing.
I love the Sulky Threads
Eucalyptus tree. Enjoyed reading the process!
The eucalytus tree. Glad to know some history on Sulky thread. I have used rayon sulky since the mid ninety’s and love its luster and shine
Eucalyptus tree. I enjoy working with Sulky threads.
Eucalyptus. Use lots of Sulky threads, did not know that’s where they came from. Favorite comment above was using the excuse to quilt to cure a cold!
thanks for the history of the eucalyptus tree. also i really enjoy working with the different colors., they are are beautiful. thanks again.
Eucalyptus trees takes seven yrs and can be done 3 times. I use Sulky in my threadpainting. Thanks for a chance to win.
The eucalyptus tree. I never knew it took so long to “grow thread.” Amazing.
Sulky rayon thread is made from Eucalyptus trees. Thanks for the interesting article.
The eucalyptus tree — I never knew that.
That is an amazing process. I love Eucalyptus and would never have thought that thread could come from that plant. What beautiful threads it makes. Thank you for the information.
The Ecualyptus tree. I learned a lot by reading this blog. I never even considered all of the work involved to produce the beautiful quality Sulky Threads. Now I really appreciate the quality.
To think that all these wonderful colors of threads come from the EUCALYPTUS tree
Rayon is made from the Eucalyptus tree
The Eucalyptus tree. That was so interesting. And the threads are beautiful. Thanks for sharing how it’s done.
What interesting information. Thread made from the Eucalyptus tree.
The eucalyptus tree. I did not know that thread could come from a tree. Very interesting.
Eucalyptus trees are used to make rayon thread. Cool – look at all the miles from start to finish – does make for a good bargain! Thanks for the chance to win some!
I learned something new……that the beautiful Sulky thread is made from Eucalyptus trees.
Sulky thread is made from Eucalyptus trees from Brazil. Eucalyptus smells good and is soothing for your throat when you have a cold. Well have to keep my thread away from koala bears!
Eucalyptus trees. Thanks for the great info. I love to learn more about how things are made — thread, quilts and so much more!
Eucalyptus trees are the source. I often wondered how rayon was made and how the thread is formed. A Very interesting article.
eucalyptus trees. i so want to win
I would by some quilt kits that I can not buy now. Love the bright colors of the thread. Made with Eucalyptus trees, WOW!!!
The Eucalyptus tree. Thanks for the information, I would never have guessed that thread comes from a Eucalyptus tree
Eucalyptus Trees
Eucalyplus who new? I love Sulky thread (and eucalypus) now I know understand why the thread is so hands over feet above all other thread !!!!! Thanks
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Hmmmmm let me see…….I believe it’s Eucalyptus trees.
Nice to see that koala’s want to share the eucalyptus tree with people that love to quilt with quality threads from sulky
Eucalyptus trees are great for natural dyeing as well as making sulky rayon threads!
Eucalyptus Trees!
The eucalyptus tree – thanks for the chance to win!
This is very interesting. I had no idea that rayon thread was made from the Eucalyptus tree.
Very interesting! Eucalyptus Trees!
That is very interesting. I never knew that eucalyptus trees could be made into thread. But Sulky rayon is made from the eucalyptus tree. I have certainly learned something today. Oh yes, and that thread is more “well traveled” than most people!
the eucalyptus trees. Thanks for a chance to win great thread.
Wow! My husband has made outdoor furniture with eucalyptus wood; now I can tell him I use eucalyptus in my machine quilted quilts. Thanks for the great information and the chance to win some of this wonderful thread!
Eucalyptus Tree, this is fascinating! Thanks for a chance to win.
Eucalyptus trees. Thanks for the giveaway!
Who would have thought eucalyptus trees. Love the thread and the chance to win.
the eucalyptus tree – would really love to win
Eucalyptus Tree. Who knew!!!
Eucalyputs Trees! This is very interesting info, I would have never guessed. I am still trying to build up my embroidery thread. I’ve only had my machine for about 5 months, so still learning.
Eucalyptus tree.
Answer this question by midnight Thursday, April 5: From what kind of trees does Sulky make its rayon thread? The Brazilian Eucalyptus Trees.
Indeed a very interesting article. Thank you for the enlightenment!!
The eucalyptus tree. Who knew? I just thought koala bears ate the leaves. Thanks for the info.
It’s so interesting, I will never look at spool of thread in the same way.
I grew up surrounded by eucalyptus trees and have always loved the smell. We used to rub them on our hands to make them sticky before using the playground bars. Am amazed to find out how they’re used for rayon thread! Great bit of trivia, thanks for the information.
The thread is made from Eucalyptus trees.
Eucalyptus Trees. Love the thread and use it all the time…
Eucalyptus trees – what a facinating story. It should be told on the History or Science Channel. I have used these threads and would love more!
Eucalyptus trees!!! Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to try and win. I love love love this thread.
Eucalyptus Trees.
Thanks for this wonderful contest.
Eucalyptus trees, truly amazing! Thank you for the info on how the thread is made.
Lots of beautiful colors. Great thread!
Eucalyptus tree. I love using the Sulky variegated thread in my machine when I do decorative stitches on smaller quilt items such as table runners. It makes them pop, I also use it in hand quilted but you don’t see as much of the variegated as my stitches are small. Sure would love to win some…
Eucalyptus trees. Love your thread!
Eucalyptus trees Beautiful thread and very cool information. My mom worked in a linen mill so this was neat to see and reminder of how hard she worked
Eucalyptus trees. Great giveaway, thanks for the chance.
Eucalyptus trees. They make wonderful thread. Thank you for the chance to win.
Eucalyptus trees, what a fascinating story! The thread is so beautiful. Too bad we can’t have the lovely smell also.
Very educational. I did not know that Eucalyptus Trees were used for thread. Thanks for a chance to win. It is beautiful thread used for embroidery.
Eucalyptus trees! What an interesting article. I’ll never look at thread the same way.
Eucalyptus trees. Wouldn’t it make sewing even more interesting if the thread retained the smell ?
Sulky rayon thread comes from eucalyptus trees grown in Brazil. I learned something new today! Thanks.
Eucalyptus trees. I love Sulky thread for my embroidery projects.
From the Eucalyptus Tree, my favorite because I love Koala Bears!!!
These look terrific. Would love to try them.
Eucalyptus Trees! What a fun way to learn! Thank you…..
Eucalyptus Trees Thanks for the info didnot know that
Eucalyptus Trees!
Thanks for the info.!
Thank you for a neat giveaway too!
Eucalyptus Trees! My dogs used to eat the dried Silver Dollar Eucalyptus leaves and they had such wonderful breath! Just an extra tidbit! I hope I win so I can use them on my new Viking Diamond Deluxe machine. I always sew with Sulky! Thank you!
Eucalyptus Trees… I am totally amazed at about that … the threads are beautiful… thanks for the chance to win some
Bonny
Eucalyptus trees! Perfect timing to help me win an argument with my brother-in-law. We had a discussion about fabric and I told him I thought Rayon was made from trees. He said Rayon was totally a synthetic. I forwarded him this email! Thanks for a great article. I love knowing the processes of getting a product to market. Can’t wait to find out if I am a winner!
They are made from Eucalyptus Trees.
Thanks for a chance to win.
Isabel
Impressed with education of the Eucalyptus tree being used to make SULKY thread.One of my uses is to make embroidered quilt labels with my embroidery machine.I hope to win the Sulky prize.
Doreen Frederick
Wow! Who knew that the Eucalyptus tree could be made into thread?! Amazing, and I have fulfilled my goal to learn one new factoid each day for the rest of my life.
Thanks for such a generous giveaway.
How very cool. I never knew that an Eucalyptus tree could be used for thread. Such a versitile tree. Thanks for a chance to win and happy quilting.
Rayon thread comes from the Eucalyptus tree. Interesting! great article.
Eucalyptus trees. Thank you for a chance to win.
Eucalyptus trees.
Thanks for a chance to win.
Eucalyptus trees.
A very informative article.
I’ll take a wild stab and say “eucalyptus”! (good thing I have spell check)
Eucalyptus trees–it’s said that we should learn something new everyday and this is new to me.
The Sulky rayon thread is made from the Eucalyptus tree. I love this thread & use it for all my decorative stitching!
Wow! What an education about thread.
Eucalyptus trees; this is my thread of choice for my embroidery machine.
Eucalyptus tree. Thanks for this very educational journey. I will now look at this thread and be amazed about it’s process and journey from it’s beginning all the way onto the spool in my sewing machine and then onto my projects. Love it and the colors!
I never would have guessed that Sulky uses Eucalyptus trees to make its rayon thread. Very interesting! Thanks “sew much” for this chance to win!!
Eucalypsus trees!
Eucalyptus trees.
I really enjoyed your very informative article on Sulky rayon thread… I was amazed to learn about the long process of producing your thread. We should not complain about the prices we have to pay. The Eucalytus tree is the source for your beautiful threads. Thank so much for the chance to win some of your beautiful threads.
Thanks for explaining how the thread was manufactured.
Thank you for the knowledge. Never new how the threads were manufactured. Never to old to learn. Thank you.
Eucalyptus trees . I have not tried sulky threads i would like the chance to try them.
Eucalyptus trees.
Thanks!!
Eucalyptus trees. I also have not tried Sulky Threads. The colors looked fabulous. Looking forward to trying this product.
The Eucalyptus tree. Interesting that they are genetically programed to be identical. Wouldn’t have thought that would make a difference. I guess it does!
From the Eucalyptus Tree. Good for us & good for the Koala bears as well. Thank you for the opportunity to try some of your “tree threads”.
Eucalyptus Trees! Thanks for the chance to learn and win!
Eucalyptus trees. Quite an interesting article I enjoyed learning this.
The Eucalyptus Tree
Gosh, I love spelling that word
Thank you so much for the chance to win Sulky thread made from the Eucalyptus tree. The article was very informative.
Eucalyptus Trees. Interesting article.
Sulky makes it’s rayon thread from Eucalyptus trees. How amazing and interesting to find out how the thread is made. Seven years? WoW!
Thank you and Sulky for a super giveaway and a chance to win some amazing thread.
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Eucalyptus trees! Interesting post. Thanks for a chance to win.
Eucalyptus tree! Never would have thought that to be the case.
Wow, fantastic information! Sulky is so beautiful! No wonder it is so shiny, if Eucalyptus is involved!
The Eucalyptus tree! Interesting reading! Thanks for the chance to win.
It is make from the Eucalyptus tree…. Simply Amazing…..
Eucalyptus tree. Didn’t know this but it was very interesting and informative.
Fascinating. I would not have guessed that Sulky rayon threads are made from eucalyptus trees.
Very interesting,had no idea thread was made from the eucalyptus tree.
Thank you for the great post. It was really interesting to learn how the thread is made. I had no idea they used Eucalyptus trees. In all the years I have used Sulky threads, I never thought about how it was made.
I never realized that thread could be made from trees! Wow! Sulky threads are certainly a natural thread since it’s made from Eucalyptus trees!
The Eucalyptus tree. Thank you for the information!
Eucalyptus! Who knew these trees could provide some much visual and tactile pleasures!
It is made from the Eucalyptus tree. Thanks for the chance to win.
EucalyptusTree, been using Sulky for embroidery as well as quilting for many years. Love that it is so accessible in local stores. Love the colors and color combinations. Thanks Sulky! Dotti from Las Vegas
eucalyptus treets – interesting thread facts – truly “international” traveling thread – love the feel and look of your threads -
I love Sulky rayon thread and I had no idea it was such a process! The thread is made from Eucalyptus trees.
Wow – you learn something new everyday! I had no clue that it was made from Eucalyptus trees! Thanks for the giveaway!
Eucalyptus Trees – Thanks for a fine product.
thanks for a great thread
Eucalyptus trees. The process of making this thread is just amazing . I had no idea that the tread was made this way. Thank you for the info and the giveaway.
Eucalyptus Trees
Eucalyptus! Love the blendables. Thanks for the chance
The answer is Eucalyptus trees! Thank you Sulky for sponsoring this prize. You have a wonderful product that spurs our creativity!
Eucalyptus Trees. I love using Sulky threads for my embroideries but I wish the stores would carry a more extensive array of colors/shades of Sulky threads to choose from and I would like to see a better Sulky color chart of all the Sulky threads. Thanks for the information on how Sulky thread is made.
Eucalyptus trees! The miracle trees of nature!
Eucalyptus trees ! Remembering the fragrance on Catalina Island, Ca. where they were growing in abundance.
Who knew that Sulky threads were made from eucalyptus trees? I just love the sheen of the thread.
Eucalyptus! Who would have thunk it? I love using the Sulky rayons to satin stitch my fusible appliques. It always looks fantastic!
Eucalyptus trees! Would love to try this thread! Thanks for a chance!
The Eucalyptus Tree. No wonder I love this thread! Thanks for all the information you supply us with – I would have never guess this!
it’s the eucalyptus tree, hope I win
Eucalyptus Tree -Have quite an assortment of Sulky–keep adding to it-love the color variations and now appreciate the process from tree to spool
I have been using Sulky threads for many years…it’s my favorite embroidery thread..would love to win some.
I have a lot of the Sulky magazines that Joyce Drexler has published.
Also enjoy “Quiltmaker” magazine.
From what kind of trees does Sulky make its rayon thread? They choose to make it from the Eucalyptus Tree.
A little research indicated that the ‘typical’ choices are pine, spruce and hemlock.
It would be interesting to learn the “Why” behind the choice of the Eucalyptus tree for Sulky!
Wow, I never knew all that, but I do like the thread, and now I will be very kind to it! : )
I forgot to add, Euclyptus trees.
Wow, very interesting. Lot of miles. Can just imagine the smell, when cooking it down.love the smell of the trees..
The Eucalyptus Tree and what a fascinating process that takes to make spools of thread. We complaint about the price of thread but it is nothing compared to the process that goes into making it. Thank you for a wonderful story behind the thread.
Eucalyptus tree. Can’t wait to win
The Eucalyptus Tree — very interesting to find out more about the thread and look forward to next segments.
Who knew Rayon came from the Eucalyptus Tree? Can’t wait to share this with my students. Thanks!
The eucalyptus tree! Who would have known there was so much that goes into making thread and the places it goes to before the final product. Thanks for the information about Sulky.
The eucalyptus tree. I love your thread and it is about the only one that I use. Thanks for the chance to win some.
Eucalyptus Trees
Eucalyptus trees. I love Sulky Rayon embroidery thread, but haven’t tried the Blendables yet.
Eucalyptus Trees. Would like to try the blendables. Threads are costly here in
Canada
Eucalyptus.
the making of the thread is quite intresting, how much traveling it has to go through to be made into the thread that we use. I love the thread, have used some of it for quilting.
Eucalyptus trees!!. Still learning at my age – 65.