Anchor Linen Embroidery Thread, 100 % Linen, 15 m Card

Anchor Linen – six-strand linen embroidery thread, 15 m on a card

Anchor Linen is an embroidery thread in 100 % linen for needlework with a natural, slightly rustic look. According to Anchor, the thread feels soft, has a natural finish and is very strong and durable. It does not tend to pill or wear, so embroidered details keep their shape even with use.

The thread has six strands. You can divide it into finer strands and so decide the line thickness of your embroidery. Choose your colour from the options.

What to use Anchor Linen for

Anchor lists samplers, heirlooms and the personalising of linen clothing and home textiles as uses. Since the thread is made of linen, it goes particularly well with fabrics made of natural fibres, such as linen, and emphasises their natural look. The length of 15 m makes planning easier for smaller motifs, lettering and monograms.

Working with the six-strand thread

Pull the strands out of the skein one at a time, carefully, then put together as many strands as your design needs. Fewer strands give fine lines and details, more strands give bolder areas. You can blend colours by threading strands of different shades into the needle together. It is best to buy the total amount for a project in one go, so that the dye lots do not differ from one another.

Anchor Linen embroidery thread product details

• Manufacturer: Anchor
• Material: 100 % linen
• Length: 15 m
• Construction: six strands, divisible into finer strands
• Colour type: plain
• Supplied as: wound on a card

You will also need: embroidery needle to suit the thickness of the thread you use after dividing it, embroidery hoop and fabric