Embroidery Fabric Permin 28 ct 086/258 French Rain

Looking for the perfect fabric with an atmospheric, cool undertone? Natural Permin 28 ct linen in the color 086/258 French Rain is an excellent choice for your embroidery projects. This noble, muted grey-blue color resembles the sky during a spring rain and creates a deep, expressive background for stitching.

Features of Permin 086/258 fabric:

• Soft texture: Unlike the classic (stiffer) article 076 by Permin, this linen series is exceptionally soft. It drapes beautifully, is very comfortable to work with, and is pleasant to the touch.

• 100% natural linen: The fabric features a characteristic evenweave with slight natural thread thickenings (slubs). This signature linen texture adds dimension and a special vintage charm to the finished piece.

• Optimal count: 28 count means that when stitching over two threads, you will get stitches perfectly analogous in size to the popular Aida 14 fabric.

• Unique shade: The color French Rain is a complex, dusty grey-blue tone.

• DMC floss color equivalent: slightly lighter than shade 926.

What projects is it suitable for? This base is an absolute favorite for seascapes, winter and autumn scenes, urban sketches, monochrome embroidery, as well as delicate samplers. Both light and rich dark threads look wonderful on this background.

💡 Stitcher's Tip: Since this linen is quite soft, it is recommended to use high-quality hoops (e.g., Nurge) or a scroll frame with good side tension for an even and stable hold during work. Do not forget to finish the edges of the fabric (whipstitch or use fray check) before starting the process to prevent the threads from fraying.