Each 12wt spool contains 50m of thread Aurifil’s Lana wool thread is made from 50% Acrylic fibers and 50% Wool The thread is a unique, strong, textured thread suitable for hand & machine embroidery. It is ideal for folk art style appliqué. The soft appearance of the thread matches perfectly with woollen fabrics to produce a beautiful finish to your creative wool work. As this thread is a little thicker than the usual embroidery thread a larger needle (90 or 100) is recommended for most machine work. Lana wool thread is also suitable for hand blanket stitch & embroidery. Suggested uses: Lana works very well for both machine & hand embroidery embellishment. A Cotton Mako 50wt thread may be used as bobbin thread when machine stitching with Lana wool thread. Lana wool may be Laundered or Dry Cleaned. A gentle wash to 40’C with a mild detergent, suitable for wool, is recommended. The thread may be pressed with a cool iron.
