Anchor Stranded Cotton Assorted Skeins Stitch Kit, 8m (Fast colour-4624-02222, 50 Skiens, 2 of Each 25 Shades) Anchor stranded cotton is the most popular hand embroidery thread all over the world. A superior 6-strand thread, made from the best egyptian cotton is ideal for all forms of embroidery. Ideal for embroidery, knitting, crotchet & thread art