{"product_id":"sashiko-thread-variegated-58","title":"Sashiko Thread, Variegated #57","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent quality sashiko thread manufactured for \u003c\/span\u003esashiko and boro stitching, but equally good for visible mending, big stitch quilting, quilt basting, wool applique, toy making, free hand stitching and meditative stitching projects.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interaction between a sashiko thread and the fabric it is stitched on is a valued characteristic of sashiko stitching.  Olympus brand sashiko threads are intentionally made with a open matte finish which, when washed, enables your stitches to plump up like fat little grains of rice.   The bit of soft fuzziness will disappear as the fibres bond to each other and the fabric. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beauty of your sashiko stitching increases as this happens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong staple Egyptian cotton thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 meters skeins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachine wash and dry, colourfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every consistent dye lot colours\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis Olympus 20 meter skein thread is about the thickness of #5 perle cotton and is often used as the middle thickness standard for sashiko threads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esashiko thread is not stranded, you are meant to use the whole thread when stitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you prefer a thinner sashiko thread or one with a tighter twist (smoother finish) these are also available on this site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Olympus Mfg. Co., Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52242166055188,"sku":"Sashiko Thread, Variegated #57","price":3.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1094_3_77a8a6df-2e64-4612-a097-bd147063b440.jpg?v=1773762734","url":"https:\/\/www.athreadedneedle.com\/products\/sashiko-thread-variegated-58","provider":"A Threaded Needle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}