In a big trend of Sashiko, we can find many “Sashiko Threads” among many choices of other threads – from hand-sewing threads to thick embroidery threads. There are NO rules to restrict your imagination & creativity. It is true that one can use any thread for Sashiko. However, when you share what Sashiko is to others (or even teach to others), please learn the difference between “Our Sashiko Thread (by Upcycle Stitches)” and others including “Other Sashiko Threads”. There are stories to explain why we call it “Sashiko Thread” while saying Thread Matters in Sashiko. (Google the phrase [Why Sashiko Thread?] and you will find me talking on Youtube with the title of “Sashiko Story Vol.3”).
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Many wonder about the “Thickness” of Thread for Sashiko as they worry about the size of each stitch. It is quite interesting to me because the explanation of the Sashiko introduced in English is not fully described (Not wrong, just insufficient). If you have issues with your stitches like “Why isn’t mine looking like others?”, the first line on the check list is the thread – not your skill. If you are going to spend hundreds of hours stitching, please make a small investment in the threads – which will be beneficial for the stitcher in the long run. We only sell what we use – if we do not use, we do not sell. We aren’t just “supply stores” – we are Sashiko artisans who sell supplies to make our activities more sustainable.
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「なぜアカウントが二つあるの？」という質問を頂きました。簡単に言うと、「お金の匂いがする話をすると毛嫌いする人が一定数存在するから」です。刺し子の紹介と言う絶対目標がある@SashikoStoryでは、あまりお金の話はしないようにしています。ただ、当たり前のように刺し子の紹介をし続けていく為には、お金が流れる仕組みを作る必要があって、その活動のアカウントがこちらのUpcycle Stitchesです。両方同じ人間が管理しています。目的が@SashikoStoryで手段がこちらだとご理解頂ければ。
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お金の話になると、「お金が全てだ」と「お金に執着するのは醜い」と言う両極端に別れる傾向にあります。無理に対立させる必要はなくて、「お金は必要だよね」と言うスタンスでいます。お金が全てであれば刺し子をやっている時点で大失敗ですし（笑）、お金に執着するのが醜いと思うと、何もできなくなってしまいます。お金が目的じゃないので、案件の紹介で小銭稼ぎはしませんが、でもお金は大切ですし必要。そのバランスを上手に保っていきたいものです。そんな中、刺し子糸は絶対に未来に残したいものです。是非、一度私達が使う刺し子糸を使ってみてください！
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2022-11-14 01:03:24
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I have been using thread from your store for mending and strengthening fabric in our clothing. It washes and wears so much better than other threads I have tried. I appreciate learning about sashiko from you, as well as your commitment to good customer service.💙
I really like your threads. Tried another brand that came in a kit and it was much thinner and not as nice. Changed it to your thread and it looks much better. I highly recommend it!