Keiko & my sister in law had sent Leona a birthday package. Instead of cushion form, I found the Sashiko stitched swatches.
I realize, Sashiko is a form of “care” by stitching. What do I mean by “care”? I will talk about it on Live (on Youtube.) or write on my web. It relates to mindfulneses, I guess.
娘の誕生日プレゼントに日本からお届け物。
梱包材の一部の変わりとして、余った刺し布のプレゼント。これで何かを作れってことか……。
冗談はおいても、針目を見るたびに、刺し子って、「気」に関係がある作業だなと想う。誰かを気にする。気を込める。
またウェブだったり配信だったりで語ります。
2018-03-24 20:24:59
From time to time, I receive positive feedback about my sense of humor. I am merely a Sashiko Artisan… so I don’t have a list of jokes… yet, for me, humor is one of the most important elements of “survival”. In 2011, I learned that we can have hopes, even…
Sashiko (or any hand-stitching) can be a powerful (psychological) remedy. I find many people enjoying the purpose of “relaxation” and “healing”. With the word Sashiko, while mending, they are probably mending themselves. I am happy that the Sashiko we have been practicing can contribute to our relief. ☆ Well, however,…
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ミシンにはそれがない