Mouliné Finca Especial - Metallic Colours ART14

Mouliné Embroidery Threads (Stranded Cotton) 100% Mercerized Cotton a with this excel quality , this thread is excellent for stitching on all types of fabric. Colors are 100% fade resistant. Its 6 separated strands allow you to adapt the thickness of your stitching by using different numbers of strands. 100% extra-long staple Egyptian Cotton and mercerised for strength. Finca Metallic is a true metallic fiber wrap: polyester core with genuine 100% metal sheathing and no rice paper filler. 6-ply, divisible.

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From the Presencia blog: Cross-Stitch with Finca Mouliné

There is a particular kind of calm that settles in once needle and thread find their rhythm across an Aida grid. For generations of cross-stitchers, the quiet magic of that rhythm depends on one humble hero: a good skein of stranded cotton. If you have never tried Finca Mouliné by Presencia, this is your invitation to bring a little Spanish-made luster to your next project.

Why cross-stitchers reach for Finca Mouliné

Finca Mouliné is spun from 100% extra-long-staple Egyptian cotton and double-mercerized, the same finishing process used by the most respected floss makers. That long staple is what gives the thread its smooth hand and gentle sheen, and it is also why the strands resist fluffing as they pass through your fabric again and again. In an independent blind test of nine thread brands run by the cross-stitch blog Lord Libidan, 125 stitchers scored Finca Mouliné a perfect 5/5 for quality — high praise in a field where stitchers are famously loyal to their favourite brand.

The thread is also colorfast. In a capillary "will-it-run" test by the Thread-Bare cross-stitch blog, premium stranded cottons of this type held their colour completely after 24 hours wicking through wet fabric. That matters the day you finally wash and block a piece you have spent months on.

Getting started: strands, length and tension

Each length of Finca Mouliné is made of six separable strands. The number you use depends on your fabric count and the look you want:

• Two strands on 14-count Aida is the classic all-purpose choice for full, even coverage.
• One strand suits fine 28-count evenweave or linen stitched over two threads, and is lovely for delicate backstitch outlining.
• Three strands give a plush, saturated look on 11-count Aida or for bold motifs.

Cut working lengths of about 45 cm (18 inches). Longer than that and the thread tends to wear and tangle before you reach the end. Always separate the strands one at a time and let them dangle to untwist, then recombine them — this "railroading" habit keeps your stitches lying flat and smooth.

Project ideas to try this season

Because Finca carries the closest DMC equivalent number printed on every label, converting an existing chart is refreshingly painless. Try a small botanical sampler in soft greens and blush pinks to learn the thread's sheen on linen. Move on to a monochrome silhouette — a single rich colour worked in two strands shows off how evenly Finca covers. When you are ready to celebrate, a festive ornament stitched on 18-count and finished with a twisted cord makes a heartfelt handmade gift.

Caring for your finished piece

When the last stitch is in, hand-wash your work in cool water with a drop of mild soap, rinse gently, roll in a towel to remove excess water, and press face-down on a soft towel while still damp. Thanks to Finca's mercerized, colorfast fibres, your colours will stay crisp and your piece will lie beautifully flat for framing.

Ready to start your next project?

Whether you are filling in a sprawling sampler or outlining a tiny keepsake, Finca Mouliné gives you a smooth, lustrous, fade-resistant thread to do it with. Explore the full range of plain and mixed shades and pick your palette here: Mouliné Finca Embroidery Threads — Plain & Mixed Colours. Happy stitching!

 

What it is: Mouliné Finca Especial Metallic (ART.14) is the metallic member of the Mouliné Finca family, made in Valencia, Spain since 1930. It is a 6-strand divisible metallic thread supplied as 8m skeins (12 skeins per pack) in 18 metallic shades. The strands carry a brilliant, light-catching metallic finish designed to add sparkle and luxury detailing alongside the cotton Mouliné range, and like the rest of the family it follows the same DMC and Anchor cross-referencing so it drops straight into existing patterns.

 

How it is used and use cases: The metallic strands are made for accent highlights rather than full coverage, adding shine to cross-stitch, counted-thread and surface embroidery. Use one or two metallic strands blended with cotton Mouliné to catch the light on borders, lettering and motifs, or work them alone for stars, snowflakes, baubles and other holiday and luxury detailing. They are popular for festive ornaments, special-occasion and ceremonial pieces, monograms, and fashion and home-décor accents wherever a touch of sparkle is wanted.

 

Who uses it: It is chosen by cross-stitch and embroidery shops that want to offer a metallic accent alongside their cotton range; by needlework guilds, teachers and workshops for special-occasion projects; by kit makers and pattern designers who need a reliable metallic to specify in their designs; by fashion and home-décor brands for accent and luxury detailing; and by ecclesiastical and ceremonial workshops that traditionally use metallic threads for vestments, banners and festive work.

 

Why choose it: Mouliné Finca Metallic is a true metallic fibre wrap with a polyester core and genuine metal sheathing and no rice-paper filler, which gives it a richer, more stable shine than cheaper imitations. It is made in Presencia's own Valencia facility in smaller controlled batches, matching the cotton Mouliné range for skein length and DMC/Anchor conversion so it integrates seamlessly into a project. It is heirloom-quality detailing thread for stitchers with the highest standards, chosen by those who want a finished piece that outlives the pattern.