When I decided to enter the Calontir Clothing Challenge, I already had a firm plan. (I’m not the type to enter into anything without a firm plan) I ordered all my notions and had this clever plan laid out accordingly. And then my linen thread didn’t show up. Tracking said it had been delivered. I waited 2 days, just in case. Nada.
The good news is Burnley & Trowbridge have magnificent customer service and a replacement is on the way. One of my fellow entrants also recommended Vavstuga’s 60/2 linen thread, so I have a backup on the way soon.
In other good news, my kimono needles arrived today! These are from Shibori Dragon.
![A folded paper needle pack that reads Trade Mark T.E.C. Tokyo Needles #9](https://heianhaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201002_133447-768x1024.jpg)
They’re lovely. The eye is so very small on them and they’re super sharp.
![A needle to the left of a quarter.](https://heianhaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201002_133812-768x1024.jpg)
I’m really looking forward to sewing with them. I may pick up another mushi-no tareginu (curtain) panel and stitch on that to break up time spent weaving. I’m going to carry on with those two tasks until my linen thread shows up as I really don’t want to make the hitoe my first hand-stitched garment. I’ll get all the linen prepped, pattern drafted, and pieces cut out for the kosode in the mean time.