Merchant & Mills : Rust Bobbette Indian Cotton Cross Stitch
A new cross stitch cotton designed by Merchant & Mills, with a rusty brown base cotton with orange and cobalt blue woven crosses throughout. This cotton would make great summer dresses and tops. It would also be great around the home as cushion covers and curtains.
Indian handlooms are sometimes susceptible to irregularities in the weave due to their handmade nature, this is all part of their charm and are not classed as flaws.
Manufacturer : Merchant & Mills
Width : 149cm wide.
Weight : 4.4oz, 148gsm.
Content : 100% Organic Cotton
Country of Origin : India
Fabric Care : For the first couple of washes, place the fabric in the washing machine drum at 30 or 40 degrees with a handful of table salt. This will help fix the dye to prevent it running. Wash at 30 or 40 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble dry.
Fabric is priced per metre. 1 metre = 39 inches. Minimum cut is .5 metres for garment fabrics.
Suggested Mettler thread colour match : 1347 Dirty Penny, 0173 Friar Brown or 0816 Royal Navy
Merchant & Mills
Merchant & Mills is a UK-based company celebrated for its beautifully curated range of high-quality fabrics, sewing patterns, and expertly crafted notions. Founded in Rye, East Sussex, Merchant & Mills champions a minimalist and functional approach to garment making, emphasizing timeless style and craftsmanship. Known for its thoughtfully designed patterns and sustainable fabric collections, the brand empowers makers with tools and materials to create durable, elegant, and practical clothing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sewist, Merchant & Mills inspires creativity with an ethos of quality and simplicity.
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