This gorgeous 8wt, 2-ply 100% long staple Egyptian cotton thread is double-gassed and mercerized, resulting in a wonderfully smooth and lustrous surface that glides beautifully through all types of fabrics and fibers. These variegated colorways shift through contrasting and tone-on-tone shades for beautiful dimension in hand embroidery, embellishment, and big-stitch quilting. Each ball is 5 grams / 42 yards. Sold individually by the ball.