Fiber Details: DMC Color Variations is a multi-colored thread with an over-dyed effect 100% long staple Egyptian cotton in 6 strand skeins Double mercerized to give it a brilliant sheen and hand-dyed look 4" of every color corresponding to the Floss colors so you can coordinate with DMC Embroidery Floss These “overdyed” threads are beautifully designed to create subtle variations in color without having to change threads. Each skein is a combination of DMC colors, with 4 inches of every color corresponding to the Floss colors, so you can coordinate Color Variations with DMC Embroidery Floss. This thread has an effect similar to watercolor painting, going from light to dark in a length of five to seven inches60 colors 8.75 yards per skein Made in France Tips and Tricks: English Method of stitching using varigated thread: You will do one stitch at a time to have the entire stitch be that one color. This method will emphasize the tonality of color where it will gradually switch from one color to the next. Some examples of stitches that you may want to do this with are any variation of Cross Stitch, Smyrna Cross, and Rice Stitch. Danish Method of stitching using varigated thread: You will stitch a portion of the stitch in one direction and then complete the stitch going the opposite direction. In this way the under stitch may have a different color than the top stitch. For bigger areas of stitching, you can either work back and forth (vertically or horizontally) or cut strands of floss starting at the same point in one color for each row or column of stitching to ensure your colors are matched throughout. If you do cut your strands the floss matching will be close but not 100%. Variegated floss works really well for patterns that have single lines of stitching, such as for text or borders. Keep your paper labels handy to easily identify the color later. Slip the label back onto the skein if you removed them, or tie it onto one end of the skein. Recommended Use: 13 mesh use one strand 18 mesh use one strand Colors displayed in photos may vary based on monitor settings, and changes introduced during manufacturing. Photos are provided as a reference and not a guarantee of color tone.
