Aurifil Chicken Scratch Embroidery by Carolyn Forster | Special Order

Rediscover the timeless beauty of Chicken Scratch Embroidery with this beautifully curated thread collection by renowned quiltmaker, author, and textile artist Carolyn Forster. Also known as gingham embroidery, Chicken Scratch transforms simple gingham fabric into delicate lace-like designs using just a few basic hand embroidery stitches.

Created especially for this traditional embroidery technique, the collection features 10 Small Spools of Aurifil's premium 100% Egyptian Cotton 6-Strand Floss. Carolyn's thoughtfully selected colour palette works beautifully across multi-coloured projects and coordinates effortlessly with both classic and contemporary gingham fabrics, giving makers endless opportunities to create elegant decorative stitching.

Whether you're new to Chicken Scratch embroidery or a lifelong hand-stitching enthusiast, this versatile floss collection provides beautiful colour, exceptional quality, and smooth stitching for heirloom-worthy projects.

Thread Collection Includes

• 10 Small Spools of Aurifil Cotton Floss
• 100% Egyptian Cotton
• 6-Strand Cotton Floss

Thread Colours

• 4241
• 4669
• 5005
• 5002
• 1147
• 5014
• 2445
• 2120
• 6010
• 6722

Features

• Curated by Carolyn Forster
• Designed especially for Chicken Scratch (Gingham) Embroidery
• Premium 100% Egyptian Cotton 6-strand floss
• Beautifully coordinated colour palette
• Ideal for decorative hand embroidery
• Perfect for Chicken Scratch embroidery, cross stitch, visible mending, embellishment, appliqué, and other hand stitching techniques
• Coordinates beautifully with both traditional and modern gingham fabrics

Specifications

• Brand: Aurifil
• Collection: Chicken Scratch Embroidery
• Designer: Carolyn Forster
• SKU: CF30CSE10
• Thread Type: 6-Strand Cotton Floss
• Fibre Content: 100% Egyptian Cotton
• Quantity: 10 Small Spools

Special Order Information

This item is available by Special Order through Sunny Quilt Creative.

This collection is expected to ship beginning in February 2026, subject to supplier availability. If there are any changes to the expected delivery timeline, we will contact you with an update.

Please Note

This collection is available by Special Order and will display as Out of Stock on our website. This simply indicates that it is not part of our regular in-stock inventory. Once your order is placed, we will order it directly from Aurifil's Canadian distributor as soon as it becomes available.