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 allows the thread to glide beautifully through all types of fabrics and fibers. The thread’s tight twist creates beautifully firm stitches while its surface sheen produces a luxurious finish to embellishment stitchery. Offered in 200 different colors ranging from saturated solids to subtle tone-on-tone and randomly dyed contrasting variegates, Eleganza™ is a perfect match for your next handwork or embellishment project. This versatile thread is an excellent choice for Big Stitch Quilting.