I’m glad that some can learn more than Sashiko from what I share/teach – some say they learned something about “life”. I say Sashiko is more than stitching, and others say they learn more than Sashiko. It sounds interesting? It is quite natural because what I am sharing as Sashiko is about someone’s life. I was raised by those who spent (almost) all of their lives in Sashiko. Not like one who rides on a trend for making a quick money. It is delightful that there are people who can read through it from what I share/teach. To me, being disrespectful to “Sashiko” is almost equal to disrespecting these “people”. Therefore, my voice sounds angry sometimes. If one disrespect your family member, would you smile & welcome the discussion?
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It isn’t easy to explain what is “More” than stitching in Sashiko. My stories are one way to learn the “More” from a cultural & logical perspective. Another way to learn “More” is from “practice” – [Core & Essence] class I teach is a great start to feel the “More”. I have one In-Person class planned, and I made some spots available for Online Class. I hope to meet you individually to share the life-long Sashiko experience.
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I appreciate so many taking the Domestika Course. Please understand that it is [introductory], and more personal/individual interaction is necessary to share [Core & Essence]. (Another reason I do not publish a Sashiko book of “How to do Sashiko”). Please consider the [Core & Essence] class to learn the “More” part.
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たまに英語圏からの反応で、「刺し子以上の、人生に関することを学んでいる」という嬉しいお言葉を頂くことがあります。たかが刺し子にそんな…と思うのと同時に、「そりゃそうだよな」と思う自分もいます。どれだけ刺し子を卑下したとしても、私がお伝えしている刺し子は誰かの日常だったものです。そして、私個人の話に限れば、「誰かの（私の家族や家族と思う人の）人生」をお伝えしているわけです。数年〜数十年で刺し子をわかった気になり、「教えること」でお金を得ようとする人達の話ではなく、一生針目と向き合った人々のお話です。そりゃね、人生が滲み出てくるわけですよ。
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運針はその「一生刺し子と向き合う一つの乗り物」とご理解頂ければ幸いです。運針ができなくても刺し子は続けられますが、きっと運針があったからこそ今も刺し子を続けている人は相当数いらっしゃって。それだけ運針ができるようになると継続が苦になりません。むしろ針を置くタイミングが難しくなるほど。そんな一生乗り続けることができる便利な運針ですが、習得は簡単なのです。押さえるべきことさえしっかり学べば、あとは自然とできるようになります。刺し子全体を学ぶには月謝のあるお教室みたいなのは必要かと思いますが、運針は一回きりでOKです。それほどに日常のもの（だったはず）なので。オンラインで運針をお教えする運針会を企画＆準備していますので、ご興味のある方はプロフィール欄より「運針会について」というブログを一読頂けますと幸いです。
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2023-08-03 21:44:16
🔥What you learn in the Core and Essence class will enhance your understanding of Sashiko and increase your speed and enjoyment! I highly recommend this workshop😊
i did definitely learn so much more than „just technique“ from your workshop (even though i have also a deep appreciation for the technique. it is so efficient and clever and it still makes me marvel at the ingenuity of the people developing this technique. i know it may sound weird, but it makes me incredibly happy and greatful time and time again to have been passed on this way of stitching).
some ideas and concepts from your teaching have heavily influenced my other needlework and my stitching and art practice. i also wholeheartedly recommend your core & essence workshop and i appreciate everything i learned from you over the years.
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