Patchworked some Kogire (small pieces of fabric). about 2-inch square each and patched, then Sashiko. It is a lot of work, but repurposing the possible wastes (too small fabric, even if they are Japanese Vintage fabric) can be pretty rewarding. Now, let’s use the sheet of fabric to some mending…? or…? 小さくなった古布の小布を、パッチワークにしてA4くらいの大きさに。手間はかかるけど、やっぱり布を大切にして生まれ変わらせたい。
2017-07-13 15:58:03
3 more weeks to the exciting “Sashiko Workshop Weekend” in TriBeCa, NYC. If you would like to learn Sashiko from an actice artisan, this is the best opportunity for you. You would lean how to use the thimble and needle to speed up the stitching (UnShin). For the speed, check…
There is no doubt about the “Difference” between Cultures. Because of the “Difference”, it is okay to go through difficult time to understand another culture. By spending a lot of time in difference, I hope that I can introduce the Sashiko we practice, which isn’t fully introduced in English. ☆…
As I keep saying, I do not consider myself an artist (yet). I humbly accept someone’s admiration for me as an Artist. Well, if the one considers me the artist, please help me to be the one… I am still confused and hesitant. ☆ – – – ☆ 「刺し子はアートと違う……」という信念の真横で、自分はアーティストなのか？というダブルスタンダードにもなりかねない疑問があります。個人的には恵子さんはアーティストだと思っていて、それなりに説明できる理由もあります。きっと、本人は肩書なんぞ馬鹿らしいと思っていると思うけれど。 ☆…
古布の色のグラデーションがとても素敵ですね✨布たちも喜んでいると思います😊
とっても素敵です。古布とは思えないオシャレに変身ですね。
これこそ本当のパッチワークですねー、新しい大きな布を切るのはどうも気が進まなくて