The foundation of Sashiko is in “Ordinary”. This “Ordinary” may be different fro

The foundation of Sashiko is in “Ordinary”. This “Ordinary” may be different from yours as the Sashiko’s Ordinary is based on Japanese Culture. However, there are many similarities in the “Ordinary” – and one common fact is that our ordinary is a result of accumulation – a consistent effort defines what we have today. 

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Many find our Sashiko so accurate, even, fast, and inspiring. I appreciate their admiration. I teach “how to” – but I rarely ask students to stitch “evenly” or “fast”. I often ask them to do the opposite. Instead of teaching what to do, I share the “Kata (Form)” – Some say that “practice makes it better” – and yes, it is true. However, the form will change the quality of practice. We do not need a tall Samurai Sword & martial art practice to slice onions for tonight’s dinner. We simply need a good knife & cutting board. Both swords and cooking knives function as “cutting” – yet the forms are different – and that’s pretty much what I teach in my class (that’s the biggest difference compared to other “Sashiko Classes”). Practice is important – but “Practice on/with What” will make a significant difference. 

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So, please do not learn from someone who says “Whatever you want to do is fine”. The statement itself is true, but there are some certain “forms” to follow as Sashiko is a long-established practice. “Whatever” isn’t a password to be creative – it is often a sign of “not-knowing”. The key to have Sashiko like ours is “rhythm” – and I hope you will enjoy “Free Jazz” after you learn how to play the Standard.

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久々の運針動画です。今年も沢山のご縁を頂けていて、今週末に一度、そして来月の3月27日の月曜日にもう一度、「刺し子の運針会」を開催することができます。大々的に宣伝しているわけでも、「日付を決める為に連絡して」と一手間付け加えて面倒なのにも関わらず、こうして運針を学んでみたいと思って下さるのは有難いことです。ちなみに、運針は簡単です。奥深いですが、簡単です。雑な例えですが、包丁とまな板の使い方をお教えするみたいなもんです。料理そのものは、材料切ってからのお話ということで。一部の方から「淳は怖い」とか「威圧感がある」とかっていう感想がちらほらあるのですが、そんなことないはずです。そんなことないですよね……3/27の運針会はまだ空きがありますので、是非参加の御検討を頂けますと幸いです。

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2023-02-08 02:15:24

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