You put your heart and soul, and yes, sometimes tears into your beautiful work. Make sure that you are using the best!Choose from over 100+ vibrant Variegates in Perle Cotton Size 5, 8 and 12. Slightly heavier than DMC, for better coverage and a more stunning decorative effect. Valdani Perle(Pearl) Cotton is Colorfast and always hand-dyed. It is perfect for embroidery, crochet, wool applique, embellishment, quilting, rug hooking, and fringe making! The O's are the Shaded Colors. Perfect for that Ombre effect. Some of them make up "Country Lights", "Earthly Treasures", "Fabulous Autumn" and other famous designer collections. Size 12 - The Finest Weight -A finer thread for more definition, in Embroidery, Stitching, Quilting, Crochet, Punchneedle, and heavier Tatting. 109 yards! Size 8 - The Medium Weight - Wonderful for Stitching, Hand Quilting, Appliqué, Crochet, heavier Punchneedle, and Rug-Hooking. 73 yards! Size 5 - The Heaviest Weight - A great weight for bold Stitching, Quilting, Bobbin Work, Crochet, Rug-Hooking, Tassel and Fringe-Making. 45 yards!