Medium 6-ply sashiko thread 20m skein. Suitable for all your sashiko stitching. May be used double or singly (do not split!). Available in many gorgeous colours, #57 aozora (blue sky) shades from teal blue to white. Ideal for use with the Olympus hanafukin sashiko samplers, other Olympus fabrics, or fabrics with a slightly lower thread count than most patchwork cottons.
The third photo shows the colour 'pitch' - the length of the colour change on the thread, which is quite long and gradual. Click the thumbnail to see the full image.
The fourth photo shows the thread used to stitch H-1069 Shizukuishi (water drop)on white (this is not a panel design I stock yet, but can be ordered as a special order on request).
Please note - this thread is not mercerised, so it feels slightly thicker than the 100m mercerised sashiko thread. Mercerisation is a process that burns off the slight fluffiness on the surface of the thread, making it glossier, by running the thread at ultra high speed through a gas flame. Non mercerised thread feels softer and has a beautiful matte finish, which is thought to be more like antique sashiko threads. Because it is softer, it needs to be treated with a little more care than mercerised sashiko threads.Sashiko needles - use either Olympus Thread Mfg. Co. sashiko needles 2 pack or 4 pack, the Clover pack of 3 long needles, or the larger needles from the Clover pack of 8.
Not recommended as a hand quilting thread for big stitch in a longer length, as it is so soft, it may shred slightly. For the same reason, don't use it with very tightly woven fabrics. 370m 4-ply fine, 100m 6-ply medium, 80m 3ply fine, or Lecien Cosmo 'Hidamari' 30m 6-ply fine sashiko threads are all more suitable where stitching through wadding is desired.
Skeins should be opened like perle cotton, as all the threads are tied together at one point (unlike 6-strand embroidery floss). Cut through the skein near the knot, thread the skein band back on (to identify it later if you need more), and plait the thread loosely. Pull individual strands of thread out at the looped end of the plait.
100% cotton
Made in Japan
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