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Olympus Sashiko 20m Variegated Thread 97 Raspberries
Step away from classic blues and neutrals with Shade 97 (Raspberries), a variegated palette that cycles through rich magenta, deep burgundy, vibrant berry pink, and subtle violet-crimson. Crafted in Japan from 100% long-staple cotton, this thread features the firm, low-lint twist essential for authentic Japanese needlework, allowing your needle to glide smoothly through heavy canvas, denim, and woven linen.
Brand: Olympus
Shade: 97 variegated raspberry colours
Length: 20 meters per skein
Material: 100% High-Grade Cotton
Origin: Made in Japan
Packaging: Sold individually (1 skein per packet)
Color Mechanics & Stitching Advantages
Berry hues offer a unique advantage over primary reds or standard pinks, blending warm and cool undertones into a versatile accent thread:
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Sophisticated Complement to Indigo: Because berry tones sit between warm crimson and cool purple, Shade 97 creates a glowing jewel effect against dark indigo and slate grey without the jarring intensity of bright red.
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Micro-Gradient Rhythm: Short, frequent color transitions along the strand prevent wide, blocky stripes. Each individual running stitch carries a slightly different shade, softening rigid geometric patterns into fluid, hand-dyed textures.
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Jewel-Tone Mending Focal Points: Perfect for visible mending (Boro), turning frayed cuffs, knee patches, and worn pockets into deliberate, artistic highlights.
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Natural Floral Shading: Uniquely suited for blossom-inspired patterns like Hanamizashi (flower grids) and Sakura motifs, giving geometric petals natural depth and shadow automatically.
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20m Pack: A compact pack tailored for small-to-medium mending projects, sampler blocks, and decorative accents without leftover thread cluttering your sewing kit.
Creative Applications
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Traditional Sashiko and Hitomezashi (one-stitch) grid patterns
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Visible mending, garment reinforcement, and custom denim repair
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Big-stitch utility quilting, decorative topstitching, and candlewicking
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Slow-stitching textile art, patchwork accents, and embroidery