Thread emoji meaning

The thread emoji shows a spool of thread, often with a long string wrapped around it and sometimes paired with a sewing needle. It represents sewing, creativity, and the skill of making or repairing things by hand. This emoji is commonly used in discussions about fashion, crafting, or do-it-yourself projects. Beyond its connection to sewing, the thread emoji can also symbolize linking ideas or following a line of thought. In the digital world, the term "thread" often refers to a series of connected messages or comments in online discussions. This could be on forums, social media, or group chats, where a "thread" allows people to follow or contribute to a conversation on a specific topic.

The thread emoji was approved in Unicode 11.0 and added in Emoji 11.0, see related proposal L2/17249