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Finished size of each 10cm by 10cm 4\" X 4\")  This kit is printed with cutting and sewing lines, and enough fabric to back your stitched pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The pre-printed markings will wash away so don't get this fabric damp before your stitching is finished.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse these as coasters, or as small block in other projects such as table toppers, quilts, boro style patching on clothing... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also need sashiko thread and sashiko needle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmo Hidamari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31302290604110,"sku":"Cosmo Hidamari No. --98902--","price":16.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/products\/DSC_0866_3d669b9f-4527-4f31-b3e8-74343300c716.jpg?v=1574279598"},{"product_id":"kogin-sashiko-starter-kit","title":"Kogin Sashiko Starter Kit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good starter kit if you want to learn Kogin, or want to expand your knowledge of patterns and stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to start stitching a project (or a few of the small Kogin projects) from the book is included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains the book  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eModern Kogin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Boutique-Sha, a package of 100% cotton White Olympus Brand Kogin fabric (44 cm X 50 cm), a pack age of 2 Olympus Kogin Needles, and 3 skeins of Olympus Kogin threads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose:\u003c\/strong\u003e blues\/ green or pinks\/green \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook: Modern Kogin, Simple and Stylish Sashiko Embroidery Projects. 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This is intentional, it allows the thread to plump up like a little grain of rice when washed, and at the same time it allows it to connect itself into the fabric. This interaction between the thread and the fabric is part of the reason for the beauty of well washed sashiko stitched fabrics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo if the bit of fuzziness isn't your favourite thing, wash and dry your stitching with your next load of towels! (But do finish the edges first, raw edges will fray :-) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSashiko thread is not stranded like embroidery thread, you use the whole thread for your stitching.  Just cut it into a comfortable length, usually about 20\" long, thread your needle, and stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympus 20 meter sashiko thread skeins have a soft matt finish and are about the weight of #5 perle cotton.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd a final note for new stitchers:\u003c\/strong\u003e  These Sashiko threads are fat so as you stitch you are adding a lot of extra thickness between the threads of your fabric. This is going to cause the fabric to tighten up and become unable to lay flat unless you leave some slack in your stitching. A good way for beginners to do this is to leave a little loop (about 1\/4\" ) on the back of your stitching every 4 to 6 inches, and when you turn corners. For more on this and for tips on using skeined thread without it tangling see my blogs on this website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus Mfg. Co., Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50088226849044,"sku":"Olympus Sashiko Thread Collection, All 40 Solid Colour Skeins.","price":96.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1093_1_ef88ea75-1afa-474a-8b86-2fd52e516fc5.jpg?v=1773701463"},{"product_id":"sashiko-thread-collection-three-whites","title":"Sashiko Thread Collection,  Three Whites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection contains 3 white skeins (one white, one warm off white, and one ivory white) of excellent quality cotton thread manufactured for \u003c\/span\u003esashiko and boro stitching, but equally good for visible mending, big stitch quilting, wool applique, toy making,  crewel embroidery, free hand stitching, and meditative stitching projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE:  The yarn in Olympus 100 meter skeins is a little thinner than the thread in the Olympus 20 meter skeins. You may not want to use them in the same project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Colour Sashiko Threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashable \u0026amp; colourfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent colour between dye lots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong staple Egyptian cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkein length 111 yards (100 meters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eby Olympus Thread Mfg Co., Ltd. Nagoya Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A Threaded Needle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176214036756,"sku":"Sashiko Thread Collection,  Three Whites","price":30.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_0Sashiko_Thread_Collection_Three_Whites833_4_aef2d3c9-f323-44e6-a38d-328525e95190.jpg?v=1754935172"},{"product_id":"sashiko-thread-collection-comfort-of-earth","title":"Sashiko Thread Collection,  Comfort of Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eEight skeins of Olympus sashiko thread gathered together for the comfort of earthy colours. Perfect for mending, slow stitching, free flowing art stitching and of course, for sashiko stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 meters each skein, a total 160 meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the Olympus in Japan, who have manufactured quality sashiko products for many decades, this is a dependable washable and colourfast sashiko thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSashiko thread is not stranded like embroidery thread, you use the whole thread for your stitching.  Just cut it into a comfortable length, thread your needle, and stitch.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athreadedneedle.com\/blogs\/blogs\/skeined-sashiko-threads-how-not-to-end-in-a-tangled-mess\" title=\"Prepare your sashiko thread\"\u003ePrepare your sashiko thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympus 20 meter sashiko thread skeins have a soft matt finish and are about the weight of #5 perle cotton.  I think Olympus sashiko threads get prettier with repeat washing. It has been deliberately designed to leave the cotton fibres open enough to improve with washing. The thread will become smoother and plumper adding to the   distinctive little 'rice like'  sashiko stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Threaded Needle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178156163348,"sku":"Sashiko Thread Collection,  Comfort of Earth","price":20.16,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1199_2_dfd2a8c9-9e42-4beb-bba2-a4baa5b306e4.jpg?v=1755008228"},{"product_id":"sashiko-thread-collection-awai-iro-pale-colours","title":"Sashiko Thread Collection, Awai-Iro Pale Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the five pretty pastel colours in the  Awai-iro Sashiko thread collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent quality sashiko thread manufactured for \u003c\/span\u003esashiko and boro stitching, but equally good for visible mending, big stitch quilting, wool applique, toy making, free hand stitching and meditative stitching projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive pretty pastel colour long-staple Egyptian cotton sashiko thread skeins manufactured \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Olympus Thread Mfg Co., Ltd. Nagoya Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePale Colours 'Awai-iro' Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskein length: 40 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachine washable, colourfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every consistent dye lot colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSashiko thread is not stranded. You are meant to use the whole thread, if you prefer a thinner thread there are thin sashiko threads also available on this site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athreadedneedle.com\/blogs\/blogs\/skeined-sashiko-threads-how-not-to-end-in-a-tangled-mess\" title=\"How to prepare your sashiko thread skein\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare your sashiko thread skein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athreadedneedle.com\/blogs\/blogs\/how-to-stitch-traditional-pattern-olympus-sashiko-samplers\" title=\"How to sashiko stitch\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to stitch sashiko \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Threaded Needle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178191683860,"sku":"Sashiko Thread Collection, Awai-Iro Pale Colours","price":24.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1069_17_1.jpg?v=1755010212"},{"product_id":"sashiko-thread-collection-awai-iro-pastel-colours","title":"Sashiko Thread Collection, Awai-Iro Pastel Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the five  pretty pastel colours in the  Awai-iro Sashiko thread collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent quality sashiko thread manufactured for \u003c\/span\u003esashiko and boro stitching, but equally good for visible mending, big stitch quilting, wool applique, toy making, free hand stitching and meditative stitching projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive pretty pastel colour long-staple Egyptian cotton sashiko thread skeins manufactured \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Olympus Thread Mfg Co., Ltd. Nagoya Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Awai-iro Pastel\" Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskein length: 40 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachine washable, colourfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every consistent dye lot colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSashiko thread is not stranded. You are meant to use the whole thread, if you prefer a thinner thread there are thin sashiko threads also available on this site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to prepare your sashiko thread skein\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athreadedneedle.com\/blogs\/blogs\/skeined-sashiko-threads-how-not-to-end-in-a-tangled-mess\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare your sashiko thread skein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to sashiko stitch\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athreadedneedle.com\/blogs\/blogs\/how-to-stitch-traditional-pattern-olympus-sashiko-samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to stitch sashiko \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Threaded Needle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178198335764,"sku":"Sashiko Thread Collection, Awai-Iro Pastel Colours","price":24.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1048_15_0c8e2cc0-99f7-4695-b274-b1794fb62d0c.jpg?v=1755010758"},{"product_id":"sashiko-thread-collection-awai-iro-kusumi-colours","title":"Sashiko Thread Collection, Awai-Iro Kusumi Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the five Kusumi colours in the  Awai-iro Sashiko thread collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent quality sashiko thread manufactured for \u003c\/span\u003esashiko and boro stitching, but equally good for visible mending, big stitch quilting, wool applique, toy making, free hand stitching and meditative stitching projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive pretty pastel colour long-staple Egyptian cotton sashiko thread skeins manufactured \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Olympus Thread Mfg Co., Ltd. Nagoya Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Awai-iro Kusumi\" Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskein length: 40 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachine washable, colourfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every consistent dye lot colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSashiko thread is not stranded. You are meant to use the whole thread, if you prefer a thinner thread there are thin sashiko threads also available on this site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Threaded Needle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178204823828,"sku":"Sashiko Thread Collection, Awai-Iro Kusumi Colours","price":24.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1069_16_21a57533-34ff-41d0-a004-a0de5c60b1bf.jpg?v=1755011453"},{"product_id":"sashiko-thread-collection-awai-iro-smokey-tones","title":"Sashiko Thread Collection, Awai-Iro Smokey-Tones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the five Smokey Tone colours in the  Awai-iro Sashiko threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\n        product-block--description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent quality sashiko thread manufactured for \u003c\/span\u003esashiko and boro stitching, but equally good for visible mending, big stitch quilting, wool applique, toy making, free hand stitching and meditative stitching projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong staple Egyptian cotton manufactured \u003cspan\u003eby Olympus Thread Mfg Co., Ltd. Nagoya Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Awai-iro Smokey Tone\" Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskein length: 40 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachine washable, colourfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every consistent dye lot colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSashiko thread is not stranded. 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(Very close to #8 size perle cotton, close to the thickness of Olympus 100 meter skeins of sashiko thread which are slightly thinner than their 20 meter sashiko skeins) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A Threaded Needle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178519134484,"sku":"Daruma Sashiko Thread 20\/6,  Indigo Ocean Collection","price":21.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_0846_16_1.jpg?v=1755017955"},{"product_id":"daruma-sashiko-thread-20-6-light-colours-collection","title":"Daruma Sashiko Thread 20\/6, Light Colours Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaruma Sashiko Thread 20\/6, Light Colours Collection\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmount: 30 meters 100% cotton sashiko thread per card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It comes wrapped on heavy card for easy use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Japan by Daruma \u0026amp; Yokota company which was founded by 1901 by Chozaemon Yokota, this is a medium thickness matte finish sashiko thread that has stood the test of time and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: 100% cotton sashiko thread, colourfast and washable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmount: 30 meters per card (total 150 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Thread size 20\/6. 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