DMC #799 is a true mid-tone Delft blue. It's neither too pale nor too deep and carries the timeless, composed elegance of fine blue-and-white porcelain.
Product Details
- Color: Medium Delft Blue
- Thread type: 6-strand divisible cotton floss
- Skein length: 8.7 yards (8 meters)
- Material: 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
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Colorfast: Fade- and bleed-resistant; safe for washing
Best Used For
- Blue-and-white Delft-inspired and transferware embroidery
- Forget-me-nots, hydrangeas, and classic mid-blue florals
- Bluebirds, blue jays, and medium-toned bird plumage
- Traditional samplers, heirloom, and heritage needlework
- Ocean, river, and calm water mid-tones
- Denim and blue fabric texture detail work
- Nautical and coastal designs
- All-purpose blue in cross-stitch and needlepoint