This is a mystery Sashiko embroidery kit at a bargain overstocks price (Please do not use discount codes for this one). I have been sorting out my sashiko threads by Olympus Threads, and because I buy them in mixed colours and quantities, there are lots of lovely sashiko fine thread skeins left over in beautiful colours.
This design is a current design, but will remain a mystery until you receive it. The kit includes five skeins of fine sashiko threads by the Japanese brand, Olympus Threads. There will be plenty of thread left over for other projects. As usual with all kits, printed instructions are provided in the kit.
The threads are beautifully smooth to stitch with. Sashiko thread is none divisible and very strong, the threads are made in Japan by the iconic brand of Olympus, also included is a Sashiko needle by the same brand.
Contents:
- Pure Linen Fabric Panel, 49 x 49cm.
- Sashiko Fine Thread, 5 skeins x 10 metre per skein, by Olympus Threads
- Olympus thread card for storing the threads.
- Sashiko embroidery needle by Olympus.
- Full colour printed instruction booklet with a stitch guide.
- Printed to size embroidery pattern template.
- Vliesiline water dissolvable fleece.
- Cord drawstring.
- Printed Instruction booklet, A4 colour, with stitch guide, and pattern
- Template printed to size
- Videos & Free Downloadable Stitch Lessons at my website
- Free delivery in the UK.
I believe that my new method of pattern transfer opens up more possibilities in being able to work more freely than traditional Sashiko embroidery kits. This is especially so compared to the old methods of following printed Sashiko fabric that have stitch lengths marked on the fabric, or the ancient prick and pounce method whereby pricking holes in the transfer paper and then dusting it with a powder to leave a mark, which can be quite fiddly. The kit is perfect for beginners as only one stitch is involved in the whole of the design, which is a simple running stitch.
By not having to follow individual stitch markings, it results in a much more free way of working, which is more akin to Boro. To avoid unneccessary processes and delays to stitching time, in these Sashiko kits I have included Vlieseline water soluble fleece to place over the embroidery pattern that is contained in the booklet. Then the pattern is traced with a pen or marker, which is then affixed to the fabric to be sewn onto and later removed with cold water. It doesn’t matter if mistakes are made when tracing the design, as the paper will be washed away later.
This kit is not suitable for children as it includes an embroidery needle and small parts.
The fabric and threads are washable by cool hand wash. If you are concerned about fabric shrinkage, hand wash the linen before embroidering, and first run a line of stitch around all edges before washing.
Please note that the fabric has not been tested or treated for fire retardancy qualitites. This should be considered in the use of the product.
Design and copyright owned by Victoria Merness and Little House of Victoria, work produced from this may not be sold without permission.
