Fine Threads was founded by longtime friends and collaborators Sarah Van Stone and Jennifer Helmick, brought together by a shared love of beautiful spaces, meaningful details, and thoughtful living. Our work is rooted in the belief that the most well-lived homes are not created from scratch, but carefully woven together—honoring what already exists while thoughtfully introducing what's new.

Sarah, a Graduate Gemologist, began her career in the luxury world at Tiffany & Co., where she built a career in merchandising, sales leadership, and retail development. Her appreciation for craftsmanship, beauty, and the emotional connection people have to the things they love continues to shape her work today—from the way she approaches spaces to how she partners with clients to create homes that feel personal, layered, and reflective of how they live.

Jennifer's path comes from a foundation in education and community leadership. With many years spent managing programs, teams, and large-scale fundraising events, she brings organization, clarity, and a natural sense of warmth to every project. Her strength lies in understanding how people live and making spaces feel welcoming, functional, and personal.

Sarah and Jennifer first partnered on The Cashmere Sale in 2015, which they ran together through 2022, building a loyal following and strong ties within the community. In the years that followed, Sarah joined a Philadelphia design firm as a project manager, while Jennifer served as Auction Manager at La Salle College High School—where both women sent their sons.

In 2024, working together again at a Philadelphia design firm brought them back to what they had always loved most—beautiful textiles, thoughtful merchandising, and creating spaces and experiences that feel welcoming and memorable. That renewed energy—paired with a growing awareness of waste within the design industry—led them to reimagine the business they first created in 2015. At Fine Threads, sustainability means designing with intention—repurposing what you already love, honoring heirloom pieces, and bringing in new elements when they help refresh and elevate a space.