This Egyptian Pearle Cotton 2-ply thread is a wonderfully smooth embroidery thread. Its beautifully tight twist allows for trouble free stitching. Pearle Cotton threads have a shine to them giving your project that extra something.This thread is comes in size 8 which works great for embellishments on cotton and wool. We recommend using a Chenille Needle number 24 or 22 for basic stitching. Millners Needle #1 or Bullion Knot Needle can be used with this size of thread for wrapped and cast-on stitches.