Perfect for natural dye testing, embroidery, sashiko, hand-stitching, and fine textile work.

Product Description

This set of 10 mini skeins of unbleached, hand-spun cotton thread is ideal for dyers, stitchers, embroiderers, and textile artists working with natural fibers. Each 4-ply skein weighs 10 grams and is around 40 meters long, making it the perfect size for natural dye sampling, recipe testing, visible mending, or adding soft structure to embroidery and sashiko stitching.

Because the cotton is unbleached and hand-spun, it retains its natural character and warmth. It absorbs dyes beautifully once properly prepared, offering rich, even color and a soft matte finish. The subtle handmade texture makes every stitch feel alive.

Whether you’re building your dye library, designing workshop sample sets, or planning a detailed hand-stitching project, this cotton gives you reliable results with the charm of artisan-made thread.

What You Can Use Them For

• Natural dye sampling & color testing

• Embroidery, needlework, and fine hand stitching

• Sashiko and visible mending projects

• Weaving accents & small loom work

• Workshops, dye kits, and recipe development

• Crafting trims, tassels, couching threads, and decorative details

Why This Set Is Special

• Perfect size for natural dye sampling with minimal waste

• Unbleached cotton takes on plant dyes beautifully after scouring

• Soft, strong 4-ply texture suitable for stitching and mending

• Hand-spun character adds depth and integrity to every project

• Ideal for teaching, testing, and creating swatch libraries

Product Details

• Fiber: 100% Unbleached Cotton

• Ply: 4-ply

• Weight per skein: Minimum 10g

• Quantity: Set of 10 mini skeins

• Finish: Natural, hand-spun, ready for scouring and dyeing

• Origin: Artisan-spun cotton thread

Care & Preparation Instructions for Cotton Thread

Before Mordanting and Dyeing: Scouring (Essential for Cotton)

Cotton naturally contains waxes, oils, and spinning residues that block dye absorption. A thorough scour makes all the difference.

1. Fill a pot with warm water and add pH-neutral soap (or a tiny pinch of soda ash for deeper cleansing).

2. Submerge the skeins and let them soak for 30–40 minutes.

3. Rinse until water runs clear.

4. Gently press out excess water — do not wring, to maintain the twist.

This step ensures the cotton takes the dye evenly and deeply.