This coordinated combination of four 40m Awai-iro ('pastel colour') medium sashiko thread colours was inspired by a visit to my friend's country home in the Corrèze department (in the Limousin region of rural France). I have made two selections inspired by the soft colours of the old townhouses around the cathedral in Tulle, many of which date back to the middle ages. This is the first selection - #A6 Dusky Pink, #A17 Rose Beige, and #A20 Cloudy Grey. Some of the colours are from the plastered walls, others from the shutters and stone details.
Awai-iro are medium 6-ply sashiko thread in a range of pastel and kusumi (subdued) colours, similar to the non mercerised 20m medium sashiko threads. They are lovely to stitch with.
Ideal with printed sashiko sampler hanafukin panels. Many hanafukin require one skein of thread approx. if used singly, more if used doubled. These colour themed packs are a great choice if you want to vary the colours used on your panel, perhaps coordinating several panels, by using the same selection of thread colours.
All these threads are also available individually.
100% cotton
Made in Japan
'Tulle 1' four x 40m Awai-iro medium sashiko threads pack
Sashiko threads skeins have to be opened out before use. Slide of the skein band first. You will find all the thread is tied together at one point. Cut through the skein at the knot, so all the threads are cut (you'll find these are the ideal length for stitching doubled). Push all the thread through the skein band, and then plait the thread loosely. Pull out each thread as you need it from the loop end of the plait, not the 'fringed' end. This saves time trying to wind the thread into a ball, keeps it tidy and you know the thread shade number if you need to re order.
