42 DMC Skeins in Bestselling Colours DMC stranded Cotton, is the king of threads! It is the most widely used thread, appreciated by millions of cross stitchers throughout the world! They comprise of 6 easily separable strands, so you can vary your stitching results, depending on the number of strands used. The colours are washable & fade resistant. With an extensive choice of 465 colours, this thread is perfect for stitching on all types of fabric & can be used as your heart desires... alone, tweeded or even mixed with Metallic Stranded Cotton! This pack of expertly chosen skeins contains 42 x 8m skein in popular colours to complete all your cross stitch projects.