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Ply
There are six plies of thread in one strand of embroidery floss. Cross-stitch instructions indicate how many plies of floss should be used to complete a project. You should cut a 15- to 18-inch length of floss and separate the six single plies before stitching.
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- Category: Fibers & stitching
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