Aug 10, 2018 · I often encourage sashiko beginners to stitch a single layer first, whether it’s a preprinted panel or a design transferred onto a quilt block. Get a feel for the needle and thread, manage your …

Apr 21, 2015 · In Japan one may have an abundance of sashiko needles to choose from, but outside of Japan our choices tend to be more limited. For the past decade or so we were really limited, …

Sep 15, 2022 · Keep your hands happy. Make a little Sashiko Fukin (刺し子ふきん) towel, also called a hana-fukin (“flower cloth” 花ふきん) or yume-fukin (“dream cloth” 夢ふきん). I’ve selected a classic …

Jul 25, 2018 · I started selling Sashiko supplies online in 2005 and have seen demand grow exponentially since. For years the only brand of Sashiko thread available in the US market was …

Classes Basic Sashiko – Learn the fundamentals of sashiko. In this class we’ll cover fabric choices, design transfer techniques, and create a beautiful piece that can be used in larger projects or as-is. …

Sashiko 101 Looking to get started with Sashiko? Great! Here are some of my suggestions. For video tips, check out YouTube or my class on iQuilt.

Quilting with Sashiko My mom was a hand quilter, which makes it logical that after watching her enjoy it for so many years, I’d come to appreciate handwork, too. The slow pace, the gentle and rhythmic …

Nov 11, 2020 · Olympus Sashiko thread colors #93, 95, 97 Closeup of colors #95 & 97 Skipping rows Stitching the curve Scored edges with a hera marking tool Backstitching to start and finish threads …

2016 Winter Sashiko Challenge Winners! I know, this was scheduled for last week, but between a quilt show and a family emergency things got away from me. It didn’t help that the first two entries were …

Aug 19, 2016 · I first stumbled onto Keiko Futatsuya’s work two years ago while searching for botanically-dyed sashiko thread. She was working with Hida Sashiko at the time, but has since …