Garen - Zijdeglans katoen 50wt, 164 yards Zwarte Iris

The black iris color is exactly as pictured—deep and rich—and the 100% Egyptian cotton has a subtle sheen that makes my hand-stitching look polished. I’ve used it for quilting and it feeds smoothly without fraying, which saves me from constant thread changes.

The 50 wt weight glides through my needle without tangling, and that soft sheen from the Egyptian cotton makes the black iris color pop beautifully on my quilt top. It’s sturdy enough for piecing but fine enough for detailed handwork, which is exactly what I needed.

This black iris shade is exactly what I needed for a deep purple quilt border. The thread lays flat with almost no lint, and that soft sheen makes the stitches look elegant without being shiny.