{"product_id":"slow-stitching-kit-indigo-woad-blue","title":"Slow Stitching Set - Indigo \u0026 Driftwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little collection of materials, a needle and thread, and the freedom to see where your imagination takes you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Slow Stitching Sets bring together an unusually rich assortment of vintage textiles, hand-dyed fibers, beautiful threads, beads, paper ephemera, and small found objects. Each material has been selected for its color, texture, history, or simply because we thought it would be interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrough \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindigo, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efaded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edenim, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egray, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-bleached \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etextiles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshibori, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epieces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edriftwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etogether \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etextures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautifully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweathered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't conventional kits with a prescribed pattern or finished project. Instead, they're an invitation to experiment with layering, stitching, wrapping, gathering, embellishing, and making something entirely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can You Make?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's enough material here to explore a dozen or more small projects, depending on their size. The generous pieces of linen and cotton provide a foundation, while the smaller treasures become the details that make each piece personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few ideas to get you started:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitched talismans and amulets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Layer fabric fragments, add interesting objects, and stitch everything together into a small keepsake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini textile collages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine indigo cloth, silk ribbons, paper, and decorative stitching into little works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrooches, bag charms, and key chains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the included safety pins, swivel hook, and linen cord to turn your stitched creations into something you can wear or carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSachets and tiny pouches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Make use of the balsam fir needles, wool stuffing, and soft fabrics to create small fragrant pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric beads and necklaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wrap scraps of cloth and silk around small forms, embellish with thread. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedle books and stitched patches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Create something useful from your experiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall wall hangings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the included driftwood as a hanger for a miniature textile composition, or wrap it with colorful threads and fibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stories Behind the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the pleasure of slow stitching is discovering the character of the materials themselves. We've gathered pieces with very different origins, many of which would be difficult to find individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Indigo \u0026amp; Vintage Textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection includes indigo-dyed cotton fragments reclaimed from Japanese workwear, along with pieces of old Japanese cotton cloth originally used for rice-flour bags. These utilitarian fabrics were made for everyday use, and their textures, fading, and wear bring wonderful character to new stitching projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also find vintage Japanese silk shibori in shades of white and cream. Shibori is a traditional resist-dyeing technique in which fabric is bound, stitched, folded, or compressed to create patterns. The resulting silk offers a beautiful contrast to the sturdier cotton and linen fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique American Coverlet Fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the textile fragments are pieces of antique blue-and-white woven fabric from a coverlet discovered in Ohio. Coverlets were practical household textiles, often woven with intricate patterns that reflected the skills and traditions of their makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Dyed Silk Ribbons \u0026amp; Specialty Threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA selection of hand-dyed silk ribbons brings shades of marine blue, navy, pale gray, and pearl to the collection. Their soft drape and subtle color variations are wonderful for gathering, layering, wrapping, and adding movement to stitched pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also find vintage thread originally dyed for Japanese kasuri weaving. Kasuri is a form of ikat in which threads are resist-dyed before weaving to create patterns in the finished cloth. Here, the bright indigo thread can become part of your own stitched design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther fibers include variegated embroidery thread, organic hand-sewing thread, linen cord, frayed silk velvet, and textured ribbons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLedger Pages from 19th-Century Iowa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favorite discoveries is the original paper ephemera included in the set: pages from a school fund register kept in Madison County, Iowa, between 1873 and 1895.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pages carry the handwriting, numbers, and everyday recordkeeping of another century. Incorporate a small section into a textile collage, use it as a background for stitching, or simply enjoy the beauty of the old paper and penmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage blue postage stamps add another layer of printed history and visual interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Beads \u0026amp; Found Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection includes cobalt-blue recycled African glass beads and blue Fulani funeral beads. The latter are associated with West African bead traditions and have a distinctive character that makes them especially interesting in small textile compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage mother-of-pearl buttons offer a softer, luminous contrast to the glass. Small pieces of driftwood, felt, wool fibers, and other found details invite you to experiment with texture and dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Blue Slow Stitching Set is carefully assembled to closely resemble the assortment shown in our photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrics \u0026amp; Textile Fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Blue \u0026amp; white Kaya Bag by Ban Inoue, for keeping your materials together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavyweight linen in Off-White - 9\" × 22\" (22.9 × 55.9 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidweight Linen in Natural - 18\" × 22\" (45.7 × 55.9 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton muslin - 18\" × 22\" (45.7 × 55.9 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Japanese white and cream silk shibori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndigo-dyed Japanese cotton workwear fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique blue-and-white woven American coverlet fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Japanese cotton rice-flour bag cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional indigo-dyed cotton scraps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue felt fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreads, Ribbons \u0026amp; Fibers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted hand-dyed silk ribbons in shades of blue, gray, and pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal-blue frayed silk velvet ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue-striped linen ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural frayed cotton-linen ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk crepe ribbon with frayed edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage indigo-dyed thread prepared for kasuri weaving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOSMO Seasons variegated embroidery pearl cotton, Color 101\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamanaka organic hand-sewing thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural linen cord, 2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool slubs and nepps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool fiber for stuffing and dimensional work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Paper, Beads \u0026amp; Found Objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ledger pages from an 1873–1895 Madison County, Iowa school fund register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage blue postage stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCobalt-blue recycled African glass beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Fulani funeral beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage mother-of-pearl buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall piece of driftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall bag of balsam fir needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools \u0026amp; Finishing Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 hand-sewing needles and 2 embroidery needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted safety pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\" (1.3 cm) swivel hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note About These Collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of the textiles, beads, papers, and other components are vintage, antique, reclaimed, or handmade. Their variations, irregularities, signs of age, and occasional imperfections are part of what makes them interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach set is assembled to be a very close match to the one photographed. The vintage materials are available only in limited quantities, and some cannot be replaced once our supply is gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no rules for what you make, no pattern to follow, and no expectation of perfection. 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