Discontinued Kreinik Thread Colors

We hate to discontinue any thread color, but sometimes it is required due to manufacturing problems (like, we can't get the raw material to transform it into your favorite Kreinik threads). Back in 2014 we posted a list of discontinued colors, then a reminder list with conversion suggestions in 2017. Every week, however, we get inquiries from stitchers, shops and designers saying "I didn't know that color was discontinued." So we thought this would be the perfect time to post it again. 

We suggest printing it, folding it up and keeping it with your thread stash. Even better, add a mark to the labels on spools of discontinued colors; that way you can keep them but know they can't be replaced. It's spring cleaning time, perfect for rearranging your Kreinik stash and making note of colors no longer in the line-up. You will find the list of discontinued colors below.

Great tips for stitchers who love buying thread stashes on Ebay, at estate sales, and Goodwill/Salvation Army stores: 

1. The thread dye lot most likely has changed. Mark those threads some how so you know and won't get caught running out mid project.
2. Some of those threads may be discontinued. Google and contact the manufacturer to double check before you use them in a project (and end up needing more). 

Discontinued Kreinik colors and suggested substitutions (NM means no close match)

• 031L Berry Red = 153V Vintage Burgundy

• 012L Lavendar-tric = 012 Purple

• 034 Confetti = NM

• 041 Confetti Pink = 044 Confetti Blue

• 042 Confetti Fuchsia = NM 

• 043 Confetti Green = NM

• 070 Mardi Gras = 5011 Elfin Green

• 195 Sunburst = 095 Starburst

• 235 Red Ember = 307 Deep Coral

• 271 Plum = 3223 Ametrine

• 393 Silver Night = 622 Wedgewood Blue

• 664 Magenta Blue = NM 

• 3240 Opal = 095 Starburst

• 3508 Rhumba Green = 829 Mint Julep

• 3509 Cha Cha Verde = 008HL Green Hi Lustre

• 3540 Bolero Black = 005 Black

• 4001 Green Tea = 4201 Sugar Cane

• 4002 Spiced Chai = 4202 Dusky Meadow

• 4003 Ginseng Gold = 4203 Cattail

• 4004 Earl Grey = 4204 Storm Cloud

• 4005 Sugar Cube = 102 Vatican Gold

• 4006 Rosehip = NM (slightly more lilac is 3223 Ametrine. 093 Star Mauve, or 023 Lilac; slightly pinker is 007HL Pink Hi Lustre)
• 4639 Light Aqua = 3214 Blue Zircon

• 5002 Pixiedust = NM (close but without blue is 4013 Purple Haze or 3223 Ametrine, or without the purple is 025 Grey)

• 5004 Love Potion = 024L Fiery Fuchsia

• 5007 Brocade = 5006 Ore

• 5008 Leprechaun = 009 Emerald
• 5500 Pink Lemonade = 5700 Cotton Candy

• 5525 Lemon = 5725 Lollipop Lemon

• 5530 Rosemary Green = 4201 Sugar Cane

• 9300 Orchid = NM (closest pastel is slightly darker 093 Star Mauve)

• 2094HL Heather Hi Lustre = NM

• 056F Blueberry = NM 

• 057F Grape = NM 

• 003C Red Cord = 003 Red

• 005C Black Cord = 005 Black

• 007C Pink Cord = 007 Pink

• 008C Green Cord = 008 Green

• 011C Nickel Cord = 010HL Steel Grey

• 012C Purple Cord = 012 Purple

• 032C Pearl Cord = 032 Pearl

• 034C Confetti Cord = NM (closest but without black is 095 Starburst)

• 041C Confetti Pink Cord = 044 Confetti Blue

• 051C Sapphire Cord = 051HL Sapphire Hi Lustre

• 086C Fern = 4201 Sugar Cane

• 087C Meadow Grass = 089 Aspen

• 088C Lily Pond Cord = 4201 Sugar Cane

• 104C Colonial Gold Cord = 210 Gold Dust

• 208C Wine Cord = 080HL Garnet Hi Lustre

• 225C Slate Cord = 025 Grey

• MD76 Marine Blue in Micro Ice Chenille = NM

• Petite/Facets 012 = Petite/Facets 026