As much as I wish to share Sashiko, I am willing to learn. ☆
After completing 30% (!?) of packing to QuiltCon2020, I start wondering, what is MQG’s “Modern” indicate. I focused on my Sashiko workshop so much that I almost forgot the important learning opportunity: To understand what I am going to work for. After studying the MQG’s website, I learned that “Modern” can be defined in various ways. I like it that way, and I feel the same way about Sashiko. I am here to share the “Sashiko”, but not excluding the “modern” or “something new”. What I am asking is just to respect (to learn) the tradition (Japaneseness).
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I have a question, though. Would a member of MQG accept a “painting” which looks like quilting as “quilting”? In my understanding, quilting is a process of sewing 2 or more layers of fabric with batting. If the work is not sewn (stitched), would they call it “Modern Quilt”? How much “freedom” is acceptable? I am excited to learn a lot over the next week.
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言葉とは、まぁ難しいもので。昔ながらの職人さんが多くを語らないのは、もしかしたら、「語るより伝わる手法」を知っているのかも知れません。公私ともに言葉に頼りがちな僕は、もう少し丁寧に生きなければと思うわけです。
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さて。モダンキルト。ふと、「あれ?何がモダンなんだ?」と、直前になって疑問に思ってしまいました。危うく、「お仕事をするお相手が何をされている人なのか」を知らずに物事を進めてしまう所でした。モダン。近代。近代刺し子って言う表現も出てくるとは思いますが、結構括りは曖昧なようです。一歩踏み込んで伺ってみたいなぁと思うのは、「布じゃなかったり、キルト芯入ってなくてもモダンだったらモダンキルト?」という疑問。「んなアホな」と返信されるかもしれませんが、でも刺し子業界では、「印刷された柄」を刺し子と商品を販売している人もいるので、笑えない話なんです。沢山学びのある週末になりそうです。
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2020-02-13 18:41:25

So very cool! 💎💎💎💎
I wish I was going this year and look forward to learning more from your posts and videos! The art form that you so skillfully represent is to be cherished and appreciated greatly! Safe travels and have a great time!!
Bello 🧡🧡🧡🧡
We learn everyday something new, at least I hope we do!!
着画に土産話を楽しみにしています😊
Your first big show? Wishing you lots of good luck & learning. Excited for you. Take energy bars & snacks. Enjoy meeting many people.
QuiltCon 2020 looks amazing. Good luck with your show and enjoy 💙
私はオレンジが好きです、それは青の反対色で、現代の良い解釈です。
Is sashiko stitched only from the top? Rather than 2 wrong sides together, and then presses open with an iron?
I have been trying some sashiko on my own here in Portland, Oregon. Have a wonderful Quiltcon!