Embroidery Floss – This 6-strand 100% mercerized cotton floss is a classic for needleworkers. The huge color range and “strandability” of this fiber make it adaptable for countless applications on many canvas mesh sizes. 8 _ yd. skeins

Matte Cotton – 100% cotton with a soft matte finish. This cotton is suitable for use on 12-14 mesh canvas and is available in 101 colors. 11 yd. skeins.

Medici – Fine 100% wool which can be used singly or plied together for use on canvas with a mesh size of 24-count or larger. The color selection and weight of this thread make it ideal for shading and blending of colors, and for stitching fine details. 27 yd. skeins.

Metallic Floss – 6-strand polyester and viscose metallic with the weight characteristics of DMC cotton embroidery floss. Lustrous gold or silver, in 8 _ yd. skeins.

Metallic Perle – 2-ply twisted polyester/viscose metallic, slightly finer than #5 perle cotton for use on 16-18 count canvas. Gold or silver, in 27 yd. skeins.

Perle Cotton #5 – Firmly twisted 100% mercerized cotton gives stitches a glowing sheen and sharp definition. Use on 14-18 count canvas for basketweave or decorative stitching. Available in 88 of DMC’s most popular colors. In 27 yd. skeins.

Perle Cotton #3 – Firmly twisted 100% mercerized cotton in a weight suitable for use on 10-13 count canvas. The twist of this fiber is quite pronounced and gives some texture to the stitched surface, with the sheen that is typical of mercerized cotton. Available in 76 of DMC’s most popular colors. In 16 yd. skeins.

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FLEUR DE PARIS

Velour Fine Mesh – 100% nylon flocked on a nylon core, this fiber gives the effect of rich velvet to needlepoint stitches. It works well on 13-18 count canvas. Dyelots can vary significantly, so sufficient thread to complete a project should purchased at one time. 56 colors, in 10 yd. pkgs.

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JCA

Elsa Williams Tapestry Wool – Soft 100% wool yarn gives a super-smooth finish and is easy on the hands. It is spun in one twisted strand and does not require stranding or plying. Its softness makes it suitable for stitching on 10-14 count canvas. Available in a broad range of colors, in 40 yd. skeins.

Paternayan Persian Wool – This 3-strand wool yarn is a traditional classic for needlepoint as well as many other forms of needlework. By varying the number of strands used it will cover well on 10-18 count canvas. The 418 colors are divided among 70 color families, making this wool superior for blending and shading of colors. Available by the strand (33”), or in _ lb. hanks (approx. 170 yds.), or in _ hanks (approx. 85 yds.)

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JULIA’S NEEDLEWORKS

Zowie– Soft 6-strand synthetic fiber in 5 brilliant neon colors. Use as you would 6-strand cotton floss to add punch to your and fanciful projects. 7 yard skeins.

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KREINIK MANUFACTURING

Metallic Braid – Round braid of polyester metallic for stitching metallic or jeweled effects. This thread is very easy to use, with minimal fraying and twisting. Colors range from metallics of gold, silver and copper to jewel tones, pastels, and glow-in-the-darks. Available in five weights: #4 Very Fine, #8 Fine, #12 Tapestry, #16 Medium, and #32 Heavy. Depending on the weight of the thread, use on canvas from 12-24 count. On 11 yd. spools.

Metallic Ribbon – Flat ribbon of polyester metallic in true metallic colors, jewel tones, brights and pastels. Stitches should lay flat on the surface of the canvas to best show the beauty of this fiber. Available in two sizes: 1/16” to use on 18-count canvas, and 1/8” to use on 12-14 count canvas. On 5 _ or 11 yd. spools.

Ombre – Lightly twisted 8-ply polyester metallic suitable for use on 22/24 count canvas. Because it is soft and pliable, it can easily be used in multiple strands on larger mesh canvas. It can also be stripped into finer plies for extremely fine work. In gold and silver, and 9 subtle variegated metallic colors. On 16 _ yd. spools.

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