Another mind food. Out of my curiosity, hoping to have an Ah-ha moment again. (I realize Ah-ha moment is quite addictive). ☆ I occasionally receive a comment like these: “The pain you feel is a valuable lesson” and “You (should) thank all those that love Sashiko”. I feel strange when…
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A bright moment in SNS where I find “it”. It wouldn’t happen if I just published
A bright moment in SNS where I find “it”. It wouldn’t happen if I just published a book. Please check the comments by @beth_lorio in yesterday’s post. It made my day. ☆ Before I started sharing Sashiko stories like this, one advised me that I shouldn’t share my knowledge for…
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Just out of curiosity. Does this also come from a cultural difference? Please re
Just out of curiosity. Does this also come from a cultural difference? Please read below. ☆ If I were to ask to talk (in public) about a topic that I am not familiar with, I would hesitate and decline, or at least ask for someone to be a supervisor. It…
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Once I talked about the cultural difference in “asking questions” – in Western c
Once I talked about the cultural difference in “asking questions” – in Western culture, it is recommended to ask. In Japanese culture, it “can” be considered as rude since a random question can take someone’s time. In Japan, one should think through (study) before asking a question. ☆ There is…
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How do you define “a professional”? Many Japanese, including myself, define a pr
How do you define “a professional”? Many Japanese, including myself, define a professional as an individual who receives the money for their service/product/performance. For that, we are the Sashiko professionals. More specifically, I am a professional in sharing the Sashiko. ☆ A phrase of “Sashiko is a beautiful Art. I…
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The video is Sashiko rhythmical stitching by after joining Atsushi’ Sashiko Wor
The video is Sashiko rhythmical stitching by @small.sashiko.atelier, after joining Atsushi’ Sashiko Workshop (in Japanese). Only 6 months of practice make this happen. Based on a long history & experience, we arrange the “teaching style” so anyone can enjoy the Sashiko stitching with the thimble. No need to spend years…
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Please do not fear the word of “tradition” or “rule” when you enjoy Sashiko. I w
Please do not fear the word of “tradition” or “rule” when you enjoy Sashiko. I would rather you try Sashiko first than thinking about it too much. After all, it is just a form of hand-stitching. However, when you decide to call your work Sashiko after you get comfortable in…
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Thank you for having me for the Sashiko Workshop. I enjoyed a lot and I believe
Thank you @njmqg for having me for the Sashiko Workshop. I enjoyed a lot and I believe the members enjoyed an intensive 3 hours of Sashiko stitching. Such a wonderful group of people you have! ★ I also thank to @sew_jersey for letting us use their space. It is a…