The threads I used and recommend for my patterns in 'Alphabet
Inspirations...' are Piper's Silks 80/3 (spun silk) and 90/3 (gloss silk). I
use threads from both these ranges to increase colour choice. There is a
slight difference in their thickness, but not so much that it affects the
end result
I'd just like to add my own personal comments about Piper's silk threads.
The colours are wonderful.
I absolutely love working with 80/3 spun silk. It's smooth to the touch,
strong, tensions
itself and fill spaces extremely well.
I've only used 90/3 gloss silk for one project, and I found it
