We took some close-up photos of our new Catalina and Stardust silks to give you a better look. These close up images were taken from two small pieces of silk, showing what you can expect with your Simple carrier. Some batches may have more loops or slubs - it's all part of the silk’s natural character. While we trim any loose threads before shipping, we prefer to leave the fabric intact to preserve its charm.
If you notice a small thread or loop, know that silk fibers are short so you can safely trim them without compromising the strength or integrity of your carrier. That said, some of the big chunky weaver's knots can leave a little hole so we like to use a pin to push those through to the other side if they are bothering us. We can do a video on that another day!
A couple more interesting posts on Simple Silk: Silks for Water Play, Simple Silk Color Shifting vs Color Changing
We love the natural variation and imperfection of the nubs and slubs in this hand spun yarn, and hope you do, too!
If you haven't yet, be sure to come join our community group, Unthreaded. A space for the Sakura Bloom team and community to hang together - think behind the scenes peeks, advice, secret contests, chat, and more. See you over there 🥰
