Thread Information

Interested in what thread to use for your next project? Here is a little useful information for you.

Floss: Six stranded divisible threads, size 25, may be used as a single or multiple strand depending on the type of needlecraft. This type of thread is 100% mercerized cotton, most are washable and fade resistant. Floss is also available in rayon, silk, linen, wool, satin and metallic.

Pearl Cotton: Mercerized non-divisible thread, 100% cotton, colorfast and fade resistant. The higher the number on the pearl cotton, the finer and thinner the thread will be. To distinguish from the most commonly used pearl cottons Size 8 & 12, size eight is equivalent to three strands of cotton floss while size 12 is equivalent to two strands. Size 5 is equivalent to the six stranded floss, all six strands.

3 Responses to Thread Information

  1. Rose M says:

    Do you like Egyptian cotton? Then let me say this… it is the GREATEST! This seller is also the GREATEST to deal with. Would highly recommend The Wool Lady.
    Sincerely,Rose M

  2. Gail says:

    Very nice blog. I Wanted to learn the talent of a handicraft like sewing, or stitching but unfortunately my patientience cant last for these things. I’m just better at seeing them than doing them.

  3. Elif says:

    Nice. I have tried knitting and sewing, but you have some of the most beautiful creations I have ever seen. Your mixed the thread and wool is amazing and shows very detailed work. Very good.

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