{"product_id":"slow-stitching-kit-madder-cochineal-red","title":"Slow Stitching Set - Crimson \u0026 Clove","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA collection of richly colored textiles, beautiful old materials, and curious little treasures, gathered from different places and times and ready for a new chapter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Slow Stitching Sets bring together vintage fabrics, hand-dyed fibers, beautiful threads, beads, paper ephemera, and found objects. Each material has been selected for its color, texture, history, or simply because we thought it was 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\u003ecrimson, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efaded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erose, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elinen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique French toweling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erichly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeads, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efragrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhole \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecloves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etexture, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elittle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunexpected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarmth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eassortment.\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. Generous pieces of linen and cotton provide a foundation, while the smaller textile fragments, ribbons, beads, and found objects 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 vintage silk, hemp, linen, beads, and meaningful details 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 red shibori, sakiori, antique 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 and swivel hook to turn your stitched pieces 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\u003eClove sachets and tiny pouches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine the included whole cloves with wool stuffing to create something fragrant and useful.\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 silk and cotton scraps into small shapes, embellish them 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 Make something practical 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\u003cspan\u003eYou might spend an afternoon making a little stitched ornament, create a thoughtful handmade gift, or return to the collection over time, adding a few stitches whenever inspiration strikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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. This collection brings together textiles and objects made for very different purposes, from traditional clothing to household linens and handwritten financial records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiyako Jofu — Fine Japanese Hemp Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the particularly special textiles in this collection is vintage Miyako Jofu, a traditional Japanese cloth associated with the Miyako Islands of Okinawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiyako Jofu is renowned for its exceptionally fine fibers, intricate weaving, and the extraordinary skill involved in its production. Traditionally made from ramie, a plant fiber related to nettle, this lightweight cloth was prized for summer kimono because of its cool, crisp feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vintage fragment included here offers a small opportunity to work with a textile whose production reflects generations of specialized craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Japanese Silk Shibori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection includes several pieces of vintage red silk shibori, originally made for Japanese garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShibori is a family of traditional resist-dyeing techniques in which cloth is tied, stitched, folded, or compressed before dyeing. These methods produce patterns ranging from tiny dots and puckered textures to soft, flowing areas of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakiori — Cloth Woven from Reclaimed Textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakiori is a Japanese weaving tradition that gives old cloth a second life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, worn garments and other textiles were cut or torn into narrow strips, then woven together with new warp threads to create sturdy, useful cloth. In communities where fabric was valuable, this was a practical and resourceful way to make the most of materials already on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crimson sakiori fragment in this set brings a wonderful woven texture and a connection to that tradition of reuse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something especially fitting about including sakiori in a slow stitching collection: a textile already made from reclaimed materials, ready to become part of another handmade piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOshima Tsumugi \u0026amp; Japanese Kimono Fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also find red-toned Oshima Tsumugi, a fine Japanese woven textile traditionally used for kimono.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOshima Tsumugi is known for its intricate patterns, smooth surface, and remarkable lightness. Its production involves highly skilled thread preparation, dyeing, and weaving techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside the shibori and sakiori, it offers another example of the extraordinary range of textures and textile traditions found in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique French Linen Tea Towels from the 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the more unexpected material is a piece of an antique French linen tea towel dating to the 1930s, which\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e still carried their original labels and price stickers when we acquired them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBank Ledgers and Postage Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've included original pages from a First National Bank ledger dating from 1931 to 1937.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pages carry the handwritten entries and everyday financial records of another era, with the lines, numbers, and penmanship that make old documents so visually interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can become backgrounds for textile collages, small paper embellishments, or simply a source of inspiration for stitching and mark-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage red postage stamps add another layer of printed history to the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Dyed Silk Ribbons \u0026amp; Beautiful Threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA generous assortment of ribbons and threads adds softness, movement, and opportunities for embellishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find hand-dyed silk ribbons in rose, red, and mother-of-pearl tones, along with deep wine-colored silk velvet, frayed silk crepe, and jute-striped webbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection also includes a bundle of Laine St-Pierre wool threads in ten warm colors. These beautiful threads are useful for decorative stitching, couching, wrapping, and adding small areas of color and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA red-and-brown hand-dyed thread and organic hand-sewing thread provide still more possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Glass Beads \u0026amp; Found Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection includes a recycled red African glass bead, along with a striking red glass disk bead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir rich color and substantial shapes make them wonderful focal points for small textile pieces, especially when combined with the softer textures of silk, linen, and wool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small piece of pale driftwood offer opportunities for wrapping, embellishing, or hanging finished work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloves for Little Handmade Gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've also tucked a glassine packet of whole cloves into the collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the included wool stuffing and fabric scraps, the cloves can be used to make small fragrant sachets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a lovely way to turn a little textile experiment into something useful or a thoughtful handmade gift.\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 Red 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 Red 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 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 Miyako Jofu Japanese ramie cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted vintage red Japanese silk shibori fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique French linen tea towel fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Oshima Tsumugi kimono fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrimson handwoven sakiori cloth\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\u003eRose hand-dyed silk ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed hand-dyed woven silk ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother-of-pearl hand-dyed woven silk ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep wine-colored frayed silk velvet ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed silk crepe ribbon with frayed edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\/natural striped jute webbing\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\u003eLaine St-Pierre wool\/poly thread - 1 1\/2 yd (1.4 m) each of 10 colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural-dyed twisted cotton thread in red and brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamanaka organic cotton hand-sewing thread\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 First National Bank ledger pages dating from 1931–1937\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage red postage stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed glass disk bead - 3\/4\" (20 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycled red African glass bead\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole cloves in a glassine packet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eHand-sewing and embroidery needles on a card\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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