MIlkpaint was a common type of paint used in Colonial and early 18th century periods. Kreinik has created one-of-a-kind colors in Silk Mori that match the wonderful tones of Milkpaint and its historical era. The Kreinik Milkpaint colors are ideal for cross stitch, historical samplers, and other needlework in Colonial, Federal or early Victorian embroidery or to create an antiqued effect in any design. 6-strand, 100% pure SPUN SILK. Available in 5.5 yard (5 meter) skeins