I have been stitching Sashiko on denim for about 15 years now. Some say it is so much work to do – because of the amount of stitching and the thickness of denim. Yes, it is pretty intense labor when I come to think of it, but it isn’t something…
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Announcement for Sashiko Japan Retreat
Atsushi will be out of the office from November 12th to November 30th as he embarks on the highly anticipated Sashiko Japan Retreat. During this time, all orders placed will be processed after December 1st, which may lead to a noticeable delay in shipping. If you’re planning to receive any…
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Newsletter Sent on Oct 17th – Hello from Sashiko Story & Atsushi
Newsletter Sent on Oct 17th – Hello from Sashiko Story & Atsushi – – – I hope this newsletter finds you well. It has been a long time since I last sent one out. I’ve been quite busy sharing Sashiko stories on Instagram and YouTube, and I haven’t had much…
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When we place the needle back into the pin cushion after completing the prepared
When we place the needle back into the pin cushion after completing the prepared patterns, we honor our hard work. Some may misunderstand that the moment of “completion of stitching” defines Sashiko. In truth, it’s just the beginning. To truly make it Sashiko-like, we must go through several steps—one of…
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Amimon: Weaving Tradition and Rhythm Through Sashiko Stitching
Amimon (網文) is a Sashiko pattern symbolizing connection and strength, requiring small, deliberate stitches. Pre-printed Indigo fabric offers a perfect blend of tradition and ease for all skill levels.
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“Any Recommendations to start learning Sashiko?” ever since I started teaching S
“Any Recommendations to start learning Sashiko?” ever since I started teaching Sashiko, I have received this question so many times. The best recommendation is the Sashiko Class I offer – [Core & Essence], either In-Person or Online. It will give a great package of technique & mindset to start enjoying…
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Changing Colors in one thread is pretty fun in stitching. We restocked 5 kinds o
Changing Colors in one thread is pretty fun in stitching. We restocked 5 kinds of “Variegated Sashiko Threads” (hoping to do so more), and I enjoyed using all 5 different Variegated Sashiko Threads. I am still not sure if this Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth) is my favorite, but it is true…
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Each stitch is just “stitch” – a part of cotton threads led by needles going up
Each stitch is just “stitch” – a part of cotton threads led by needles going up and down the fabric. The accumulation of these “just stitches” will create beautiful patterns. At the same time, the beautiful pattern at the end of stitching isn’t the end of Sashiko – In fact,…
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In the last 6 years, many have found what we offer & they “chose” us to give a t
In the last 6 years, many have found what we offer & they “chose” us to give a try. I am very grateful to those (you) who made a purchase, and left reviews. An accumulation of reviews is a gem that I receive in this business. The more I read…
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I share the importance of learning how to prepare the patterns on the Fabric. At
I share the importance of learning how to prepare the patterns on the Fabric. At the same time, I understand the troublesomeness (or even inconvenience) of doing so when we want to just focus on stitching. Every year, we try to choose (a) pattern(s) to be prepared on our Indigo…