Available in 10 MetersEntire Assortment 189 colors - 3 ply Filament silk- Glossy, lustrous and shimmery it is designed and manufactured to cover tent stitch on 18 mesh canvas.- If you say the word "silk" to the non-embroiderer this is what they think it should look like.- Range has a unique color palette not found in other thread lines. - Excellent choice for a beginning needlepointer as it is gratifying to see how pretty even basketweave stitch looks.- Size is between a #3 and #5 Pearl cotton.- Before stitching, pinch the thread at the beginning, and pull it through your fingers. This relaxes both you and the thread.- Too prevent untwisting, make sure the eye of the needle is consistently facing you as you stitch. - Plies can be separated and recombined to produce a "watery" effect in satin stitches.- Can be used as is on 13 or 18 mesh canvas.- Permanently marked spool means you always know what color you have. *NOTE: Minimum order quantity is 3 spools per sizeper color or entire assortment may be purchased. Each color will come with 3 spools minimum.