{"product_id":"slow-stitching-kit-persimmon-peach-gray","title":"Slow Stitching Set - Persimmon \u0026 Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA collection of warm, earthy colors, remarkable old textiles, and small treasures gathered from different places and times—all waiting to become something new\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. Some materials have traveled a long way, others have already served a practical purpose, and many are things you might never think to combine until you see them together.\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\u003esoft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapricot, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersimmon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterracotta, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweathered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrown, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflax. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersimmon-dyed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etextiles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMali \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etreasures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eassortment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearthy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echaracter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't conventional kits with a pattern to follow or a single finished project in mind. They're thoughtfully-curated collections for experimenting with color, texture, layering, stitching, wrapping, 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 starting point, while the smaller fragments, ribbons, beads, and found objects give each creation its character.\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 old fabric fragments, 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 persimmon-dyed cotton, antique sake cloth, silk ribbons, 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 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\u003eLavender sachets and tiny pouches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine the included dried lavender with wool stuffing and soft fabrics to make 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, then 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 Create 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 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 make a small gift for someone you love, stitch a decorative patch onto a favorite bag, or simply enjoy seeing what happens when you bring a few unexpected materials together.\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\u003eOne of the things we love most about these collections is the opportunity to work with materials that have their own histories. Some were once part of everyday life; others reflect generations of specialized textile-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Japanese Sakabukuro — Sake-Filtering Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the most distinctive materials in this collection are fragments of vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esakabukuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the heavy cotton bags traditionally used in Japanese sake production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring brewing, these bags held the fermented rice mixture while the liquid sake was pressed out through the cloth. The fabric was prepared with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekakishibu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional dye made from fermented unripe persimmons, which helped strengthen the fibers and make them more resistant to water and microbial growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeated use in sake production gave these bags their remarkable character. The cloth became supple and richly colored, developing shades of amber, brown, and dark reddish tannin. It is also fragrant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersimmon-Dyed Fabrics \u0026amp; Threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm peach and rust tones in this collection come partly from fabrics and sashiko threads dyed with persimmon tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown in Japan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekakishibu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this traditional dye is made by fermenting the juice of unripe persimmons. Exposure to sunlight and air deepens the color over time, creating a beautiful range of warm shades, from pale peach and amber to reddish brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've included persimmon-dyed fibers in several shades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOshima Tsumugi \u0026amp; Vintage Japanese Textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection also includes pieces of Oshima Tsumugi, a fine Japanese woven textile traditionally associated with kimono-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced through a highly-detailed process of preparing, dyeing (some are dyed with mud), and weaving threads, Oshima Tsumugi is known for its intricate patterns, smooth texture, and remarkable lightness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brown-toned fragments in this set provide a beautiful contrast to the rougher sakabukuro and jute. Additional vintage Japanese fabric pieces add more patterns, textures, and shades to explore.\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\u003eSoft silk ribbons bring another dimension to the collection, with shades of terracotta, peach, champagne, pale gold, and white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome have frayed edges, while others are woven, tie-dyed, or made from silk crepe. They're lovely for gathering into small flowers, making into fabric beads, layering beneath stitches, or adding soft movement to a textile collage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also find persimmon-dyed sashiko threads, hand-sewing thread, natural cotton-linen ribbon, and toffee-colored silk velvet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of smooth silk, textured linen, sturdy old cotton, and delicate threads is part of what makes this collection so enjoyable to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay Beads from Mali \u0026amp; Vintage Found Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm terracotta beads included in this set come from Mali in West Africa, where clay beadmaking has a long history. Their earthy surfaces and handmade character feel especially at home among the persimmon-dyed fabrics and natural fibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoconut stick beads introduce another organic texture, while vintage postage stamps in shades of brown, orange, and yellow bring small pieces of printed history into the mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece of driftwood offers possibilities for wrapping, embellishing, or hanging a finished textile composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender for Little Handmade Gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've also tucked a small packet of dried lavender flowers into the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the included wool stuffing and fabric scraps, the lavender can become the filling for a sachet. It's a lovely way to turn your experiments into a handmade gifts.\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 Peach Slow Stitching Set is 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 Peach 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 Flax - 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight and dark peach persimmon-dyed linen\/cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage sakabukuro sake-filtering cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown Oshima Tsumugi kimono fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted earthy-toned vintage Japanese fabric fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJute\/burlap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray 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\u003eTerracotta hand-dyed silk ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeach hand-dyed woven silk ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale gold and white tie-dyed silk\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\u003eToffee-colored frayed silk velvet ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand-colored twill tape\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\u003e2 colors of persimmon-dyed sashiko threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaruma hand-sewing thread in Silver Gray\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 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\u003eVintage postage stamps in shades of brown, orange, and yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerracotta clay beads from Mali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoconut stick beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall pieces of driftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried lavender flowers\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\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, naturally dyed, 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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