A Close-Up Photo of the previous Sashiko Jacket. 9 geometric patterns that Keiko

A Close-Up Photo of the previous Sashiko Jacket. 9 geometric patterns that Keiko chose in 2021 to “recreate (trace)” what a Japanese would have enjoyed in their ordinary life. This photo probably can clarify it is all “hand-stitched”. Yes, it is a lot of hand-stitching to reach there, as some very occasionally share their impression of “intimidating” (which I hope you do not feel they are intimidating because it is NOT our intention at all).
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After teaching Sashiko for 5~6 years in English, I am so glad that there are more stitchers who think this amount of Sashiko is “Doable” – or even “not so difficult”. It takes months to complete one jacket for us. If a person stitches “one-by-one”, it may take years to complete. I often receive a compliment/distancing saying [Wow. You are so talented]. After so many good experiences here, I am confident to say out loud that anyone can reach here with reasonable amount of practice.
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When one learns the “form”, it doesn’t require decades to be a “master” – not a self-proclaimed master, but actually the master with actual stitching results (who often tend to not to consider themselves masters…) There is nothing wrong with stitching “one-by-one”, and that’s the start for everyone. Please enjoy Sashiko the way you like – and then, please keep learning more. Sashiko is more than just making one beautiful stitch. It becomes a cultural issue when they “decide” to ignore the “more” part of Sashiko as they think they cannot reach there. Anyone can do this when they learn the form, and I am here to share for the “inclusion”.
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柿渋ジャケットの拡大画像です。当たり前っちゃ当たり前なのですが、全て手刺しです。「根気があるね。私にはできない。」とお褒め（？）の言葉を頂くこともあるのですが、個人的には心から「誰でもできる」と思っています。また「根気」を続けようとすると続かないので、どちらかというと「中毒」に近い状況に陥ります。その土台にあるのが運針かなと。先日の運針会に引き続き、3月27日の運針会も満席となりました。ありがたいお話です。興味のある方は少し面倒ですがブログを一読頂いた上でご連絡下さい。こんな時代だからこそ、丁寧なやり取りの上でご縁を頂けたらと思っています。できるだけ日本の「礼」を意識して頂ければ。きっと刺し子でも大切になってくるので。
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2023-02-13 04:22:14

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