This spun silk has silk's beauty, luster, and shine but doesn't catch on your hands. Gloriana hand dyed Silk is soft and remarkably easy to use. 12 strand silk, 6 yard skein.
100% silk, 12-ply, 5 yard skeins. Silk N Colors initially separates into 3 groups of 4-ply. Before stitching, separate and put together the desired number of ply. Cross-stitching: we recommend 1-ply on 30 count or finer, 2-ply on 28 count linen, 4-ply on 18 count. Needlepoint: we recommend 4-ply on 18 count canvas and 6 to 8 ply on 12 to 13 count canvas.
Also known as a blending filament, this fine, sparkly metallic thread is available in a wide variety of colors. When used in the same needle with silk or cotton it bonds to whatever else you put it with.
Is not slippery to use in hand embroidery. Several plies can be put together in the same needle to achieve desired coverage on fabric or canvas. 50 meter spools.