The Bottom Line
DMC's new satin floss is a simply lovely new specialty thread for adding sheen and brilliance to your needlework projects.
Pros
- The Finish of Satin Floss Allows it to Glide Easily Through Canvas
- Satin Floss Has a Soft, Silky Finish Which Reflects Light Beautifully
- See Through Packaging Makes Matching Colors Easier Than Ever
Cons
- Floss Separates Easily When Trying to Thread Needle
- Limited Color Selection
Description
- Similar to DMC's traditional embroidery floss, satin floss is sold as a 6 ply skein.
- Is sold in long see-through sleeve, allowing floss to be organized and color coordinated easily.
- Finish of satin floss allows this thread to glide effortlessly through canvas as you stitch.
- Satin floss can be mixed and interchanged with other specialty DMC floss to create uninque effects.
Guide Review - DMC Satin Floss
DMC's Satin Floss is sold separately or convenient floss packs. There are currently two choices available, one in more radiant, vivid colors, and one in pastel shades.
Each floss pack contains 8 skeins which include the following:
Radiant Pack
<ul><li>Floss colors S552, S321, S602, S741, S3820, S995, S700, S820
<li>Five full color cross stitch charts featuring floral and floral border motifs
<li>Three embroidery charts also with floral motifs </li></ul>
Pastel Pack
<ul><li>Floss colors S798, S800, S352, S899, S818, S472, S307, S504
<li>Three full color cross stitch charts featuring butterflies and floral motifs
<li>Three embroidery charts also with butterflies, and floral motifs</li></ul>
There are <a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/majic/pageServer/0b01000234/en_US/Satin-color-card-Art-1008F.html">36 colors</a> available in satin floss.
