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I also bought a ton of Kogin threads, an auspicious number, 111 skeins. Once I get to that No 50 Hishizashi pattern I want to take a break and start stitching some pieces I have designed.But, I have a number of classes booked for next year. That is going to eat into this stock. I might have to get some more.
I also bought this cute fabric to make my grand daughter a new dress. It might end up in the charity bin because my daughter-in-law doesn't like ironing.
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Ahhh look at all that lovely thread. Is the kogin thread finer than DMC stranded? I'm just starting a pattern darned cloth (not kogin, a spanish design) and having tried out DMC floss on my linen, thought it seemed a little heavy. I wonder how sewing thread would go.
I detest ironing, but I would never chuck a cute dress - I just wouldn't iron it! Love that fabric, it just screams summer.
Posted by: nays | October 26, 2012 at 04:27 PM
The Kogin thread is un-mercerized so it is a flat colour without a sheen and without the high twist of the DMC. This is an advantage when working with hemp or bast fabrics which was the traditional fabric for Kogin embroidery. When the piece is washed the thread and fabric mesh together. If you are working on a linen fabric I think the DMC thread is better because it was developed for this kind of fabric.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | October 26, 2012 at 05:58 PM
It is a lovely sunshiney fabric!
Posted by: Rachel | October 26, 2012 at 09:39 PM
I think that is what attracted me.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | October 27, 2012 at 05:28 AM
I see what you mean about the difference between linen and hemp; I hadn't thought about it, but you're right, a mercerised thread would be best on linen. I'm using vintage Irish linen with a nice sheen. I think I just want my thread to be softer and sit flatter, maybe it's the twist rather than the weight. I'm happy with the coverage but the longer stitches are a little puffy.
Posted by: nays | October 30, 2012 at 06:49 PM
They are still a bit puffy with the hemp fabric but this does improve when you wash it.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | October 30, 2012 at 07:36 PM