(The video is a bit shaky. The better videos are on Youtube).

(The video is a bit shaky. The better videos are on Youtube).

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When I see someone improving their Unshin in Sashiko, like stitching in a rhythm with holding more than 30 stitches on the needle, I get so happy that I cannot stop writing to them (I am so sorry for those who received my over-joy message). It is my goal to share what Sashiko is. It is my joy to get to know new Sashiko artisans who stitch exactly as we do. (Please check the Youtube & Online Sashiko Class for learning how we stitch in Sashiko). 

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I felt lonely for a long time. Yes, I was surrounded by many Sashiko artisans in my life, but they weren’t my friends – big age difference & I respected them for Sashiko. Not many young people practiced Sashiko 30 years ago. You know how Japan was 30 years ago – the peak of the Japanese economy. Therefore, when I see someone stitching like we do, I feel like I got another friend. When a friend asks for something , it is natural to help them, right? 

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I watched a video from my student last night. I was so tired that I couldn’t take shower. After watching the video, I got super happy and replied to them with a long email with as much advice as possible. I guess I am doing a good job in sharing the Sashiko we practice. 

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運針会でも配信でもいつも言葉に出してしまうのですが、「運針できるかなぁ」と思って僕の講座を受講下さった（動画見て下さった）方が、スイスイと運針をしているのを見ると、もうなんだか感極まってしまうのです。仲間ができたみたいで。友達が増えたみたいで。我ながら少し大袈裟な感じはするのですが、でもそれが本音です。それほどに過去20年の刺し子は、僕にとって孤独の代名詞でした。先生と呼ばれるのがあまり好きじゃないのも、そこにあるのかもしれません。生徒が欲しいんじゃなく、一緒に楽しめる友達が欲しい。なんか青臭い投稿になってしまいましたが、世界中に刺し子で、運針で繋がれる友達がいるって、素敵じゃないですか？

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