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Anchor Stranded Cotton is a superior 6 strand extra-long staple 100% Egyptian cotton embroidery thread. It is double mercerised resulting in a brilliant lustre, unique softness and an intense light reflection. Available in each 8m skein features a “pull free” construction, allowing the perfect length to be removed from the skein without disrupting the skein itself. This construction makes Anchor Stranded Cotton particularly versatile across all types of embroidery, and it’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular embroidery threads in the world! Ideal for a wide range of embroidery techniques, including cross stitch on various fabric counts, freestyle embroidery, canvas work and many other forms of counted thread embroidery.

Use it across all types of embroidery. Ideal for a wide range of embroidery techniques, including cross stitch on various fabric counts, freestyle embroidery, canvas work and many other forms of counted thread embroidery.

There are more than 440 shades in Anchor alone.

To start embroidering, you'll need the following items: embroidery hoop - this is a ring consisting of two parts. ... small, sharp scissors. ... your fabric of choice! ... embroidery floss. ... embroidery needles. ... a water soluble marker or other marking tool. ... whatever design you like!