{"title":"Japanese Rustic \u0026 Utility Cottons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eJapanese Rustic \u0026amp; Utility Cottons. \u003c\/strong\u003eThese are middle weight  fabrics with some surface texture suitable for projects that need more body. Suitable for machine and hand stitching and popular for sashiko stitching, boro style, and visible mending. Also suitable for home decor, bags and clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sakizome-momen-fabric-oatmeal","title":"Sakizome-momen Fabric, Oatmeal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional style high quality yarn dyed cotton fabric suitable for hand or machine stitching.  It is classic for sashiko and boro stitching, exceptional for visible mending, and equally suitable for sewing clothing, soft home decor projects and country quilting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to take you modern embroidery to a whole other level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade for Olympus, Japan, who do an excellent job of maintaining the authentic look of traditional Japanese country fabrics while providing the modern quality and care features we want. It is colourfast, durable and machine washable, with minimal to no shrinkage.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn-dyed 100% cotton with a slightly coarse surface texture. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAvailable in 1\/6th meter (19 1\/2\" x 14\") piece or 1\/2 meter piece (19.5\" x 42\") \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChoose size when placing your order. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Sakizome-momen? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakizome-momen fabric is a dyed yarn cotton fabric. Dyed yarn fabrics are made from yarn (threads) that have been dyed before the fabric is woven. This gives it interesting colour variations, plus it means the colour is embedded right through the cloth, not only on the surface so when it eventually fades the fade pattern is pleasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e I have two varieties of this cloth. This Olympus manufactured sakizome-momen is a high quality cloth (therefore more expensive). I would use it for special projects, for example for sashiko projects you will frame or display on walls, or for embroidery pictures. But by all means save any small scraps for mending!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for the other sakizome  yarn dyed cloth in this collection for your utilitarian projects. 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It is colourfast, durable and machine washable, with minimal to no shrinkage.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn-dyed 100% cotton with a slightly coarse surface texture. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAvailable in 1\/6th meter (19 1\/2\" x 14\") piece or 1\/2 meter piece (19.5\" x 42\") \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChoose size when placing your order. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Sakizome-momen? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakizome-momen fabric is a dyed yarn cotton fabric. Dyed yarn fabrics are made from yarn (threads) that have been dyed before the fabric is woven. This gives it interesting colour variations, plus it means the colour is embedded right through the cloth, not only on the surface so when it eventually fades the fade pattern is pleasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e I have two varieties of this cloth. This Olympus manufactured sakizome-momen is a high quality cloth (therefore more expensive). I would use it for special projects, for example for sashiko projects you will frame or display on walls, or for embroidery pictures. But by all means save any small scraps for mending!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for the other sakizome  yarn dyed cloth in this collection for your utilitarian projects. It is a less expensive, durable, slightly coarser looking but also very appealing option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus, Japan","offers":[{"title":"14\" X 19.5\"  (35cmx50cm)  1\/6th meter","offer_id":50440579416340,"sku":"14\" X 19.5\"  (35cmx50cm)  1\/6th meter OL100 D","price":14.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"42\" X 19.5\" (35cmx100cm)  1\/2 meter","offer_id":50440579449108,"sku":"42\" X 19.5\" (35cmx100cm)  1\/2 meter Grey sand OL100D","price":44.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_0698_1_4fd75cb5-3f50-4f93-9145-48b25993db48.jpg?v=1746338523"},{"product_id":"sakizome-momen-fabric-brown-sand-1","title":"Sakizome-momen Fabric, Beige Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional style high quality yarn dyed cotton fabric suitable for hand or machine stitching.  It is classic for sashiko and boro stitching, exceptional for visible mending, and equally suitable for sewing clothing, soft home decor projects and country quilting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to take you modern embroidery to a whole other level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade for Olympus, Japan, who do an excellent job of maintaining the authentic look of traditional Japanese country fabrics while providing the modern quality and care features we want. 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This gives it interesting colour variations, plus it means the colour is embedded right through the cloth, not only on the surface so when it eventually fades the fade pattern is pleasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e I have two varieties of this cloth. This Olympus manufactured sakizome-momen is a high quality cloth (therefore more expensive). I would use it for special projects, for example for sashiko projects you will frame or display on walls, or for embroidery pictures. But by all means save any small scraps for mending!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for the other sakizome  yarn dyed cloth in this collection for your utilitarian projects. It is a less expensive, durable, slightly coarser looking but also very appealing option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus, Japan","offers":[{"title":"14\" X 19.5\"  (35cmx50cm)  1\/6th meter","offer_id":50440590098708,"sku":"14\" X 19.5\"  (35cmx50cm)  1\/6th meter","price":14.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" X 19.5\" (35cmx100cm)  1\/2 meter","offer_id":50440590131476,"sku":"42\" X 19.5\" (35cmx100cm)  1\/2 meter","price":44.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_0712_3_565dc10e-e76d-4ddf-a0ee-6be37d4e4c58.jpg?v=1746337831"},{"product_id":"sakizome-momen-fabric-medium-dark-green","title":"Sakizome-momen Fabric,  Nettle Stem Dark Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional style high quality yarn dyed cotton fabric suitable for hand or machine stitching.  It is classic for sashiko and boro stitching, exceptional for visible mending, and equally suitable for sewing clothing, soft home decor projects and country quilting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to take you modern embroidery to a whole other level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade for Olympus, Japan, who do an excellent job of maintaining the authentic look of traditional Japanese country fabrics while providing the modern quality and care features we want. It is colourfast, durable and machine washable, with minimal to no shrinkage.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn-dyed 100% cotton with a slightly coarse surface texture. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAvailable in 1\/6th meter (19 1\/2\" x 14\") piece or 1\/2 meter piece (19.5\" x 42\") \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChoose size when placing your order. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Sakizome-momen? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakizome-momen fabric is a dyed yarn cotton fabric. Dyed yarn fabrics are made from yarn (threads) that have been dyed before the fabric is woven. This gives it interesting colour variations, plus it means the colour is embedded right through the cloth, not only on the surface so when it eventually fades the fade pattern is pleasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e I have two varieties of this cloth. This Olympus manufactured sakizome-momen is a high quality cloth (therefore more expensive). I would use it for special projects, for example for sashiko projects you will frame or display on walls, or for embroidery pictures. But by all means save any small scraps for mending!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for the other sakizome  yarn dyed cloth in this collection for your utilitarian projects. It is a less expensive, durable, slightly coarser looking but also very appealing option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus, Japan","offers":[{"title":"14\" X 19.5\"  (35cmx50cm)  1\/6th meter","offer_id":50440600813844,"sku":"14\" X 19.5\"  (35cmx50cm)  1\/6th meter","price":14.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" X 19.5\" (35cmx100cm)  1\/2 meter","offer_id":50440600846612,"sku":"42\" X 19.5\" (35cmx100cm)  1\/2 meter","price":44.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_0722_3_a585cfc6-114c-4366-b266-f8d938ab2f1f.jpg?v=1746338247"},{"product_id":"japanese-yarn-dyed-slub-cotton-koi-ai","title":"Japanese Yarn-dyed Slub Cotton, Koi-ai","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis yarn-dyed slub cotton fabric is called Koi-ai. It is the deep deep blue produced by being dipped in the plant indigo vat, then oxidized and re-dipped many times until the blue is almost black. Fabric coloured by hand dying in indigo made from the indigo plant is valuable because of the skill and labour it takes to make it. (This is fabric is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ehand-dyed natural indigo, it is given the name for its deep colour)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fabric is my first choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisible mending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eespecially for jeans and work shirts. It is durable, machine washable, and has a slightly coarse country-cloth texture that goes well with denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly coarse woven texture and complex colour also make this fabric a good choice for cottage-style decor, bags, and relaxed shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, if you like the look of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecountry cloth style Sashiko stitching,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis is the fabric to choose!  Try stitching it with the Olympus 20 meter sashiko threads, then wash your sashiko stitched fabric and enjoy how it gets more beautiful as the fabric and thread fibres bond together.  This interaction between the fabric and stitching thread is what makes a sashiko stitched project into an evolving piece of textile art, growing more beautiful over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree traditional weaving techniques combine to create it's distinctive appearance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecotton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a cotton fabric\u003cspan\u003e made from intentionally uneven yarns containing thicker sections called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eslubs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These irregularities create a textured, breathable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efabric\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a natural, relaxed appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn-dyed fabrics \u003c\/strong\u003ehave their yarn dyed before it is woven into cloth. This produces richer colour and better colourfastness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShot cotton fabrics \u003c\/strong\u003ehave the warp made of one colour yarn, and the weft from a second colour. The result can range from subtle to surprising, depending on the tightness of the weave and the contrast between the warp and weft colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this fabric these techniques combine to produce this medium-weight woven cotton with complex colour and the texture and appearance of a vintage country cloth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the first washing slight shrinkage may occur, and the surface texture will develop a little more.  I have included photos to show this fabric unwashed, washed, then sashiko stitched and washed again. The pieces were dried in regular heat in the dryer between washings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Fabric from the Bolt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabric is 44\" wide, sold in 10-inch increments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 1 = 10\" × 44\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 2 = 20\" × 44\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 3 = 30\" × 44\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 4 = 40\" × 44\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple quantities will be cut as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone continuous length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"imported from Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53019034812692,"sku":"Japanese Yarn-dyed Slub Cotton Cloth, Koiai 32600","price":6.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1109_6090ab85-933c-488f-b9c7-0a52eba349ea.jpg?v=1783974835"},{"product_id":"japanese-yarn-dyed-slub-cotton-ukon","title":"Japanese Yarn-dyed Slub Cotton, Ukon","description":"\u003cp\u003eUkon, which roughly translates as 'peppered gold' is the name of this warm cumin and black pepper yarn-dyed slub cotton fabric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my first choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisible mending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eespecially for jeans and work shirts. It is durable, machine washable, and has a slightly coarse country-cloth texture that goes well with denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly coarse woven texture and complex colour also make this fabric a good choice for cottage-style decor, bags, and relaxed shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, if you like the look of \u003cstrong\u003ecountry cloth style Sashiko stitching,\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the fabric to choose!  Try stitching it with the Olympus 20 meter sashiko threads, then wash your sashiko stitched fabric and enjoy how it gets more beautiful as the fabric and thread fibres bond together.  This interaction between the fabric and stitching thread is what makes a sashiko stitched project into an evolving piece of textile art, growing more beautiful over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThree traditional weaving techniques combine to create it's distinctive appearance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"227\" data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSlub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecotton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a cotton fabric\u003cspan\u003e made from intentionally uneven yarns containing thicker sections called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eslubs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These irregularities create a textured, breathable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efabric\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a natural, relaxed appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"227\" data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYarn-dyed fabrics \u003c\/strong\u003ehave their yarn dyed before it is woven into cloth. This produces richer colour and better colourfastness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"227\" data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShot cotton fabrics \u003c\/strong\u003ehave the warp made of one colour yarn, and the weft from a second colour. The result can range from subtle to surprising, depending on the tightness of the weave and the contrast between the warp and weft colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this fabric these techniques combine to produce this medium-weight woven cotton with complex colour and the texture and appearance of a vintage country cloth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In the first washing slight shrinkage may occur, and the surface texture will develop a little more.  I have included photos to show this fabric unwashed, washed, then sashiko stitched and washed again. The pieces were dried in regular heat in the dryer between washings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Fabric from the Bolt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabric is 44\" wide, sold in 10-inch increments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 1 = 10\" × 44\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 2 = 20\" × 44\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 3 = 30\" × 44\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 4 = 40\" × 44\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple quantities will be cut as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone continuous length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"imported from Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53019242397972,"sku":"Japanese Yarn-dyed Slub Cotton Cloth, Ukon 32600 -11","price":6.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1286.jpg?v=1784945415"},{"product_id":"japanese-yarn-dyed-slub-cotton-susutake","title":"Japanese Yarn-Dyed Slub Cotton, Susutake","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eSusutake (煤竹) means Smoked Bamboo. Smoked bamboo is a warm brown to black range of colour that bamboo turns when being exposure to smoke over many years. The black warp and brown weft  combined with the open weave and the slub texture to create a similar colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my first choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisible mending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eespecially for jeans and work shirts. It is durable, machine washable, and has a slightly coarse country-cloth texture that goes well with denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly coarse woven texture and complex colour also make this fabric a good choice for cottage-style decor, bags, and relaxed shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, if you like the look of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecountry cloth style Sashiko stitching,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis is the fabric to choose!  Try stitching it with the Olympus 20 meter sashiko threads, then wash your sashiko stitched fabric and enjoy how it gets more beautiful as the fabric and thread fibres bond together.  This interaction between the fabric and stitching thread is what makes a sashiko stitched project into an evolving piece of textile art, growing more beautiful over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree traditional weaving techniques combine to create it's distinctive appearance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecotton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a cotton fabric\u003cspan\u003e made from intentionally uneven yarns containing thicker sections called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eslubs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These irregularities create a textured, breathable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efabric\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a natural, relaxed appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn-dyed fabrics \u003c\/strong\u003ehave their yarn dyed before it is woven into cloth. This produces richer colour and better colourfastness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1okz7ny\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShot cotton fabrics \u003c\/strong\u003ehave the warp made of one colour yarn, and the weft from a second colour. The result can range from subtle to surprising, depending on the tightness of the weave and the contrast between the warp and weft colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this fabric these techniques combine to produce this medium-weight woven cotton with complex colour and the texture and appearance of a vintage country cloth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the first washing slight shrinkage may occur, and the surface texture will develop a little more.  I have included photos to show this fabric unwashed, washed, then sashiko stitched and washed again. The pieces were dried in regular heat in the dryer between washings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Fabric from the Bolt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabric is 44\" wide, sold in 10-inch increments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 1 = 10\" × 44\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 2 = 20\" × 44\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 3 = 30\" × 44\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 4 = 40\" × 44\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple quantities will be cut as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone continuous length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"imported from Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53019341226260,"sku":"Japanese Yarn-Dyed Slub Cotton, Susutake","price":6.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1101_1_e01cb48f-b78c-4bf1-87d9-78c705ab798a.jpg?v=1783964763"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/collections\/DSC_1286.jpg?v=1785038498","url":"https:\/\/www.athreadedneedle.com\/collections\/japanese-rustic-utility-cottons.oembed","provider":"A Threaded Needle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}