{"product_id":"scottish-thistle-towels","title":"Scottish Thistle Towels","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDesigned by Susan Kessler Simpson and featured in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scottish thistle has been a national emblem of Scotland since the 1200s, representing strength and resilience. With its striking purple flower and prickly nature, the thistle is a fitting symbol for the hardy spirit of the Scottish people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend says that a barefoot invading soldier stepped on a thistle during a surprise attack. His cry alerted the sleeping Scottish soldiers, giving them time to prepare and defend themselves. Whether legend or history, it makes the thistle an especially fascinating symbol to weave into these beautiful towels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWeave Structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esummer and winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cottonclouds.com\/products\/copy-of-8-2-aurora-earth-cotton-mini-cones\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eAurora Earth 8\/2 Cottons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e natural, bright red, copen blue, kelly green, and purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eEquipment needed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-shaft loom; 17” weaving width; 10-dent reed; 2 shuttles; 3 bobbins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eFinished Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e hemmed towels 16.5\" x 25\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cottonclouds.com\/products\/the-magic-of-summer-and-winter-weaving\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowels. The pattern can be found in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cottonclouds.com\/products\/the-magic-of-summer-and-winter-weaving\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving\u003c\/a\u003e book. You will need to purchase this book if you don't already own a copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePhotos by K\u003cspan\u003eathleen Eckhaus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Cotton Clouds Inc","offers":[{"title":"Makes Two Towels","offer_id":50322600886486,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Makes Four Towels","offer_id":50322600919254,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/7634\/7319\/files\/ScottishThistle.jpg?v=1787701011","url":"https:\/\/cottonclouds.com\/products\/scottish-thistle-towels","provider":"Cotton Clouds Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}