Mouliné Spécial 117MC GREEN - DMC

DMC Mouliné Spécial 117MC Green Embroidery Thread – 100% Cotton 8m 6 Strands

100% mercerized cotton | 8 meters – 6 separable strands | Cross-stitch and botanical embroidery

📋 Main features

• Composition100% mercerized cotton
• Bobbin weight2 grams
• Length8 meters
• Strands6 easily separable strands
• Recommended needleEmbroidery needle n° 24–26
• WashingWashable at high temperatures
• Ideal forCross-stitch, botanical embroidery, landscapes
• ColorGreen (ref. 117MC)

🧵 The embroidery thread

DMC Mouliné Spécial 117MC Green is the best-selling embroidery thread in the world, chosen by millions of embroiderers for its consistent quality and silky brilliance. Made from 100% mercerized cotton with high-quality long fibers, this green thread is perfect for anyone looking for a natural and vibrant shade for botanical projects, landscapes, and spring motifs. The double mercerization gives the thread a shiny, silky appearance that enhances every stitch.

Each bobbin contains 8 meters of thread composed of 6 easily separable strands, allowing you to adjust the coverage according to the fabric and type of stitch. Whether you are working on 14 ct Aida fabric with 2 strands or fine linen with just 1 strand, DMC Mouliné always guarantees professional and long-lasting results.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

DMC exclusively selects long-staple cotton, considered the best in the world for producing embroidery thread. These long fibers ensure superior strength, reduce pilling during work, and ensure that the thread does not break even when passed repeatedly through the fabric. The result is a thread that flows smoothly, does not tangle, and maintains its structure even after hours of work.

Double mercerization is the process that makes DMC Mouliné unique: the cotton is treated twice with caustic soda to open the fibers and allow the dyes to penetrate deeply. This process gives the thread its characteristic silky brilliance and guarantees exceptional colorfastness, certified to withstand high-temperature washes and exposure to light without fading. Your embroideries will remain vivid for generations.

📦 Bobbin size and yield

Each DMC Mouliné Spécial 117MC Green bobbin contains 8 meters of thread (weight 2 grams). With one bobbin, you can create approximately 400-500 cross-stitches on 14 ct Aida fabric using 2 strands, or cover an area of approximately 10x10 cm with full stitch. For larger projects such as botanical pictures or landscapes, allow approximately 3-4 bobbins for every 100 cm² of embroidered surface in green shades.

The 8-meter size is ideal for small and medium-sized projects, allowing you to buy only the quantities you need without waste. For larger projects, we recommend buying all the bobbins of the same color lot at once: DMC guarantees absolute color precision within the same lot, but slight variations may exist between different lots.

🧶 Recommended use

For cross-stitch on 14 ct Aida fabric, use 2 strands of DMC Mouliné with a n° 24 embroidery needle. This combination guarantees perfect coverage without forcing the holes of the fabric. On 18 ct Aida fabric or fine linen, reduce to 1 strand and use a n° 26 needle for finer details. Separating the strands is very easy: hold the bobbin firmly and gently pull one strand at a time — DMC thread is designed to separate without tangling.

For freehand embroidery on fabric, vary the number of strands according to the desired effect: 1 strand for fine lines and botanical details, 3 strands for fills and full stitches. Green 117MC is particularly suitable for stem stitch, full stitch, and chain stitch on natural motifs. Thanks to its strength, you can also use it for embroidery on thicker fabrics such as raw linen or canvas cotton.

✨ Why choose DMC Mouliné Spécial Green

When working on a project that requires green shades — whether it is a landscape, a botanical motif, or a spring embroidery — the choice of the right thread makes the difference between a flat result and one that captures the light. DMC Green 117MC offers a natural brilliance that other inexpensive embroidery threads cannot match: the double mercerization creates micro-reflections that give depth to the color, making embroidered leaves look almost three-dimensional.

Unlike non-mercerized threads that tend to fade after a few washes, DMC Mouliné retains its color vibrancy even after years. This means that your embroideries — pictures, tablecloths, cushions — can be washed normally without losing intensity. DMC sells over a million bobbins a day worldwide precisely because embroiderers know they can trust it: every bobbin of the same color code will be identical, wherever you buy it.

🎨 What you can create

DMC Green 117MC is the perfect shade for all projects inspired by nature: leaves, trees, meadows, aromatic herbs, and rolling landscapes. It is particularly appreciated for detailed botanical embroidery, where the thread's brilliance enhances the veins of the leaves and the details of the plants. Use it in combination with other DMC green shades to create realistic gradients and add depth to your natural subjects.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

DMC Mouliné is the ideal thread for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. If you are starting with cross-stitch, you will appreciate how easy it is to separate the strands and how smoothly it flows through the fabric without tangling. DMC's consistent quality allows you to focus on technique without worrying about knots or broken threads.

Professional embroiderers choose DMC because they know that their work — whether intended for sale or to be passed down — will retain its beauty over time. Those who work on commission appreciate the availability of 500 shades in the Mouliné Spécial range, which allows them to faithfully reproduce any existing cross-stitch pattern. Green 117MC is one of the most requested colors for botanical and landscape projects.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingWashable at high temperatures, even in the washing machine
• BleachingDiluted bleach allowed (1 teaspoon per liter of water)
• SpinningAvoid high spin cycles — wrap in a sponge
• DryingDry on a flat surface
• IroningIron on the reverse side on a clean tea towel
• StorageKeep away from direct light and moisture

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary