A great way to get a big selection of colours for a low price, these 'Garden Party' themed thread cards have 10 x 2m lengths of 6-strand embroidery thread, all colour co-ordinated for your stitching projects. These colour collections are all inspired by nature. Ideal for the pretty floral embroidery known as 'French Embroidery' in Japan, as epitomised by the designs of Alice Makabe, famous for her botanical inspired embroideries (the first English translation of her 'Botanical Embroidery' book will be published on 31st August 2021 - there's no English language page preview, but you can see page from the original Japanese edition here, and her other books here). Or use them for any project you like.
This listing is for GP-C1 'Cheerful'. The numbers next to each thread refer to the manufacturer's main thread shade chart.
Split and use one, two, three or more strands as required. It is mercerised, with a subtle sheen. Of course, 6-strand embroidery thread is perfect for cross stitch too.
While this is not a sashiko or kogin thread and should not be expected to be as hardwearing, it can be used to extend your colour range for items that won't get very hard use. It would look amazing used for very colour co-ordinated kogin, on 20 count fabric. Used with all 6 strands, it makes a beautiful choice for the threaded parts of kurugizashi ('go through' or threaded sashiko) designs, if you want to vary the threading colours with subtle shading.
Made in Japan (by the same company that prints my sashiko panels)
GP-C1 'Cheerful' Garden Party 6-strand embroidery thread 10 x 2m
Kogin 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.
