Olympus Thin Weight Sashiko Thread. Thin Weight - 88m (96.24 yards) per ball. Similar in size to 12 Pearl Cotton. The thread is wound on handy balls for easy portability. Use for sashiko, embridery, quilting and other craft projects. Shibori Dragon is your source for all things sashiko. Olympus Thin Weight Sashiko Thread. 100% Cotton. 80 meters/ 88 yards per ball. Similar to Size 12 Pearl Cotton. Made in Japan. *** Sashiko Thin Weight Cotton Balls are the perfect thread for Hitome-zashi & Kugiri-zashi (Stitching-Weaving) and other embroidery projects where a thinner thread is needed.