Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order. Towels are sold in sets of 12. Sets of 24, 36, and 120+ available at progressively lower pricing.

What size flour sack towel is best for embroidery?

The 27x27 inch square is the most popular for embroidery — large enough for a full corner motif but hangs neatly on a hook. The 19x28 inch rectangle suits border and hem designs. The 19x19 napkins are ideal for smaller projects and gift sets.

Embroidery Tea Towels — Blank Flour Sack Towels for Hand & Machine Embroidery

Q: Do these towels work for machine embroidery?

Yes. Our towels work well for machine embroidery with a tear-away or cut-away stabilizer on the back. The consistent 130 TC weave gives the machine needle a stable surface and reduces skipped stitches.

100% cotton flour sack towels trusted by hand embroiderers, machine embroidery studios, and crafters across North America. Smooth, consistent weave. Hoops up firm and taut. Showcases every stitch clearly across all color options.

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Our flour sack towels are the preferred blank for hand embroidery and machine embroidery — chosen by crafters, monogram studios, Etsy sellers, and small embroidery businesses across North America. The tight 100% cotton weave holds a hoop cleanly, the bright white surface lets your thread colors read true, and pre-washed construction means your finished work stays stable after laundering.

What sets these apart as embroidery kitchen towels is the consistency. Every towel in a batch hoops the same way, takes the needle the same way, and irons up square. Whether you embroider one towel as a gift or run a hundred pieces for your small business, you get the same result every time. Our bright white flour sack towels for embroidery are also available in unbleached natural and colors if your design calls for a different ground.

No minimum order. Available in sets of 12, 24, 36, and 120+.

Trusted by hand embroiderers — here's what they say:

"They hoop up really well. You can pull them nice and taut in your embroidery hoop, and there are no irregular dips and valleys to accommodate. They stay that way while you stitch. The fabric is consistent — I haven't come across thin patches on any of the towels I've worked with."

— Mary Corbet, Needle 'n Thread (needlenthread.com) — one of the most respected hand embroidery resources online

Why Embroiderers Choose Our Flour Sack Towels

Hoops Up Firm & Taut Pull these taut in your hoop with very little effort — they stay that way while you stitch. No irregular dips, no inordinate stretch on the bias.

Smooth, Consistent Weave No wobbly surface, no thin patches. The tight 130 thread count gives your needle a clean, predictable path every time.

Bright White — True Color Work True bright white, not off-white. Your thread colors read accurately and vividly — especially important for detailed or multi-color designs.

Square & Neatly Hemmed Irons up in a perfect square — no folds, ridges, or crooked hems. The crisp finish makes gift-giving and display look polished without extra effort.

Pre-Washed & Ready to Hoop Pre-washed before shipping so your finished embroidery won't distort after the first laundry. What you stitch is what you keep.

Made for Gift-Giving Lightweight, absorbent, and attractive on their own — an embroidered flour sack towel is a classic handmade gift for holidays, weddings, and housewarmings.

Blank Towels & Blanks for Embroidery

Most Popular for Embroidery Heavyweight Flour Sack Towels — 27×27" Our best-seller and the towel reviewed by Mary Corbet of Needle 'n Thread. Bright white, 130 TC, 3 oz cotton. Square shape irons perfectly. Corner hanging loop included. ✓ The classic embroidery blank — firm hoop-up every time

Vintage & Rustic Designs Unbleached Natural Towels — 27×27" Same smooth weave and 130 TC construction in warm unbleached natural cotton. Perfect for botanical, farmhouse, and holiday designs where a vintage base suits the aesthetic. ✓ Popular with crafters who sell at markets and Etsy

Border & Edge Designs Tea Towels — 19×28" Rectangle Classic rectangle format. Great for embroidery along the long edge or bottom border — floral borders, monograms, and holiday motifs all work beautifully. ✓ Ideal for machine embroidery with hoop re-positioning

Small Projects & Gifting Flour Sack Napkins — 19×19" Smaller format, same quality cotton. Perfect for embroidering a set of napkins as a gift, or for smaller corner and monogram designs. Available in white and colors. ✓ Used by embroidery small businesses for bulk gift sets

Colored Ground Work Colored Flour Sack Towels — 27×27" Available in red, blue, black, gray, and more. Embroidering on a colored ground creates striking contrast. Popular for holiday designs and boutique retail applications. ✓ Great for white and metallic thread embroidery

Wearable Embroidery Blank Cotton Aprons 100% cotton twill blank aprons. A smooth, stable surface that holds up beautifully for hand and machine embroidery. Popular for personalized gifts and cooking class keepsakes. ✓ Popular with embroiderers who do custom orders

Who Uses Our Embroidery Tea Towels

Hand Embroidery Crafters Corner motifs, borders, monograms, and seasonal designs — including hand embroidered tea towels and hand embroidered dish towels. The smooth cotton surface is easy on the hands and gives predictable results across every stitch type.

Machine Embroidery Studios The consistent 130 TC weave reduces skipped stitches and gives clean registration on kitchen towels for machine embroidery. Pre-washed means finished dimensions are stable — important for production runs. Wholesale kitchen towels for embroidery are available in sets of 12 through to case quantities.

Etsy Sellers & Small Businesses No minimum means you can test a design with a small run before scaling. Many Etsy embroidery sellers use our towels as their primary blank for custom kitchen towel listings.

Gift & Holiday Projects Days of the week embroidered dish towels, embroidered Christmas tea towels, wedding shower gifts, and hostess baskets. Custom embroidered tea towels make timeless handmade gifts that get used every day.

Tips for Embroidering on Flour Sack Towels — Hand & Machine

Pre-wash before tracing your design. Our towels are pre-washed, but an extra wash before marking ensures the fabric is fully relaxed and your design placement stays accurate after laundering.
Use a good hoop — slightly larger than your design area. Flour sack cotton is lightweight, so a tight hoop makes a real difference. A 6–8" hoop works well for corner motifs on the 27×27" towels.
Iron before hooping. A crisp, flat surface helps your needle move smoothly and keeps your design lines sharp. These towels iron beautifully with steam.
Use a stabilizer for machine embroidery. A tear-away or cut-away stabilizer behind the towel prevents the fabric from shifting during machine runs.
Wash finished pieces in cold water on gentle. Colors may soften slightly over time — that's the nature of cotton. Hand wash in cold water for heirloom pieces you want to preserve.

Frequently Asked Questions — Embroidery Tea Towels

Are flour sack towels good for embroidery?

Yes — flour sack towels are one of the best blanks for hand and machine embroidery. Whether you're looking for embroidery dish towels, cotton tea towels for embroidery, or white kitchen towels for embroidery, our 100% cotton flour sack towels are the right substrate. The tight weave gives your needle a smooth, predictable path — our 27×27" are consistently rated the best tea towels for embroidery by crafters who've tried multiple brands.

What thread count should I look for in embroidery towels?

Our flour sack towels are 130 thread count — a sweet spot for embroidery. High enough to give a smooth surface for detailed work, but open enough to allow your needle to pass through easily without resistance. Waffle weave and very low-count towels tend to create uneven results; our tight diagonal weave avoids that.

Do these towels work for machine embroidery?

Yes. Our towels are widely used as machine embroidery tea towels — they work well with a tear-away or cut-away stabilizer on the back. The consistent 130 TC weave gives the machine needle a stable surface and reduces skipped stitches. Many embroidery studios use our towels in bulk for custom monogramming, personalized kitchen sets, and days-of-the-week embroidered dish towels.

Are the towels pre-washed before shipping?

Yes — our towels are pre-washed. This removes any finishing agents from production and ensures the fabric is fully relaxed before you trace and stitch your design. Finished embroidery on a pre-washed towel will not distort significantly after laundering.

What size towel is best for embroidery?

The 27×27" square is the most popular for embroidery. It's large enough for a full corner motif or center design, but still hangs neatly on a stove hook or in a gift basket. The 19×28" rectangle is great for long border designs and monograms along the hem edge. The 19×19" napkins are ideal for smaller projects or gift sets.

Can I order just a few, or do I need to buy in bulk?

No minimum order. Our towels are sold in sets of 12. Need more? Sets of 24, 36, and 120+ are available at progressively lower pricing. Whether you need one dozen for a holiday project or several cases for your embroidery business, you can order exactly what you need.

Do you sell wholesale to embroidery studios and small businesses?

Yes. Many embroidery studios, monogramming businesses, and Etsy sellers order bulk tea towels for embroidery from us. Pricing scales with quantity. For orders of 120+ pieces, visit our wholesale page.

Need bulk quantities for your embroidery business or studio? Sets of 12, 24, 36, and 120+ available — no account required.

Wholesale Pricing Contact Our Team

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Embroidery Tea Towels — Blank Flour Sack Towels for Hand & Machine Embroidery

Heavyweight Flour Sack Towels, 27 x 27 Inches, Set of 12, 100% Premium Cotton, Highly Absorbent, Multi-Purpose Kitchen Dish Towels, Perfect for Printing & Embroidery

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Frequently Asked Questions — Embroidery Tea Towels

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