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product_id: 102892399
title: "DMC 116 8-498 Pearl Cotton Thread Balls, Dark Red, Size 8"
brand: "dmc"
price: "$28.48"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Dmc"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/102892399-dmc-116-8-498-pearl-cotton-thread-balls-dark-red
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Double mercerised pearl sheen 95 yards premium length 100% long fiber cotton DMC 116 8-498 Pearl Cotton Thread Balls, Dark Red, Size 8

**Brand:** dmc
**Price:** $28.48
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧵 Elevate your craft with the thread that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DMC 116 8-498 Pearl Cotton Thread Balls, Dark Red, Size 8 by dmc
- **How much does it cost?** $28.48 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/102892399-dmc-116-8-498-pearl-cotton-thread-balls-dark-red)

## Best For

- dmc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dmc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Dark Red:** Rich, deep color that elevates every embroidery project
- • **Endless Creativity:** Generous 95-yard length for uninterrupted crafting flow
- • **Pearlised Perfection:** Double mercerising delivers a lustrous, eye-catching sheen
- • **Silky Smooth Strength:** Soft, non-fluffing thread that glides through fabric effortlessly
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Fits size 8 needles and works beautifully for quilting, smocking, and edging

## Overview

DMC 116 8-498 Pearl Cotton Thread Balls in Dark Red offer 95 yards of 100% long fiber cotton thread with a silky, non-fluffing texture. Double mercerising gives it a durable, pearlised sheen perfect for embroidery, quilting, and smocking. Compatible with size 8 needles, this thread ensures vibrant color retention and smooth stitching for professional-grade results.

## Description

This pearl cotton thread balls is soft, silky, does not fluff or kink. 100-percent long fiber cotton finest. This thread have double mercerising which gives it its beautiful pearlised sheen. Twists of 2 inseparable stands. After washing, wrap the embroidery in a towel to remove excess water, then dry flat. Place the embroidery on a clean cloth, preferably while still damp, and iron on the reverse side, at the temperature setting recommended for the fabric. It is ideal for a variety of different embroidery work like tablecloths and napkins, smocking as well as edging work on bulkier embroidery. Available in dark red color. Measures 95-yards and fits size 8 needle.

Review: Speedy delivery - Thread was perfect, color and size. Speedy delivery made my day since I needed it to finish my project.
Review: Great for hand quilting - This brand is my go-to brand for quilting. The colors are always lovely, and the thread itself is strong and easy to work with.

## Features

- This pearl cotton thread balls is soft, silky, does not fluff or kink
- Made of 100 percent long fiber cotton finest
- This thread have double mercerising which gives it its beautiful pearlised sheen
- After washing, wrap the embroidery in a towel to remove excess water, then dry flat
- Available in dark red color

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001DUSYY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,677 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1,356 in Yarn |
| Brand | DMC |
| Color | Dark Red |
| Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size | 5 Millimeters |
| Compatible Crochet Hook US Size | G-6 or larger |
| Compatible Knitting Needle Metric Size | 4.5 Millimeters |
| Compatible Knitting Needle US Size | 8 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (116) |
| Date First Available | April 21, 2004 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00077540042265 |
| Item Length | 3420 Inches |
| Item Thickness | 1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | 12511 |
| Manufacturer | Notions - In Network |
| Material | Cotton |
| Material Composition | Cotton 100 |
| Product Care Instructions | Dry Flat |
| UPC | 077540042265 |
| Unit Count | 285.0 Feet |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DMC
- **Color:** Dark Red
- **Compatible Knitting Needle US Size:** 8
- **Item Length:** 3420 Inches
- **Item Thickness:** 1 Centimeters
- **Item Weight:** 0.02 Pounds
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Material Composition:** Cotton 100
- **Product Care Instructions:** Dry Flat
- **UPC:** 077540042265

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Speedy delivery
*by O***R on May 28, 2025*

Thread was perfect, color and size. Speedy delivery made my day since I needed it to finish my project.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for hand quilting
*by L***B on October 11, 2024*

This brand is my go-to brand for quilting. The colors are always lovely, and the thread itself is strong and easy to work with.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality
*by L***G on January 6, 2026*

Nice red and good quality

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*Product available on Desertcart Ecuador*
*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*