174 yards of a flat 1/16th inch wide braided ribbon. Shimmer is a pliable floss ribbon and it fits a wide variety of sizes in even weave fabrics and canvases for Cross-Stitch and Needlepoint. It also works well for punch needle, smocking, crochet, knitting, and serging. Shimmer adds beautiful accents when couched on apparel or home dec projects. Or knit or crochet delicate jewelry projects or light as air shawls. Braided and wound on spools. Attention quilters! What a lovely accent this is.