417F MOULINE VARIATION 1ECH 8M LF

This DMC Mouliné Variation embroidery thread offers a subtle and nuanced color palette, perfect for creating natural gradients without multiplying colors. The shade Terra Cotta 4135 combines strands of pinkish beige and warm brown that sit next to each other on the skein, creating a harmonious optical variation on your cross stitches, thrown stitches or art embroidery.

Composition 100% cotton , this 8 m skein is easily separated into strands to adapt your work to the desired fineness. Made in France , it guarantees stable dyeing quality and uniformity of stitches, essential for long-term projects. Its standard thickness is suitable for all common counting canvases, from 14 to 18 points per inch.

DMC's variation system allows for continuous gradient effects without having to change yarn: the strands naturally alternate between the two shades, creating a depth and dimensionality that solid colors would not produce. Are you working on a white or ecru canvas? This Terra Cotta 4135 immediately structures the composition.

• Separate two strands for delicate details and face contours in point painting.
• Use four to six strands for solid colors and dense surfaces that require quick coverage.
• Combine it with pearl grays or soft greens for a very contemporary fall look.
• Try the gradient by keeping this variation on the surface and switching to a pure beige for the shadows: the effect will be subtle but elegant.
• This skein largely covers a medium format pattern (approximately 15 x 15 cm) worked in dense cross stitch.

Combine this Terra Cotta 4135 with touches of off-white, taupe gray or almond green to enhance its natural warmth. It also goes well with mustard ochres for compositions inspired by ceramics or Mediterranean terracottas.