[Sashiko Thread] recommended by living Japanese Sashiko Artisans: the Sashiko Thread we use everyday. – Cotton 100%, about 145 meter length for each skein. – Color: Light Green, Green (Left to Right in the Photo). – *This thread used to be called “Coron Sashiko Thread” – now, we finally have…
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In order to understand how Japanese practice develop over time, it is important
In order to understand how Japanese practice develop over time, it is important to be familiar with the concept of [Shu-Ha-Ri (守破離)]. This philosophy exists as the foundation of unique and creative development. “Creativity” for Japanese is NOT doing “Whatever”. “Doing something Traditional” isn’t just focusing on old things. It…
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Choosing the “Appropriate Threads” makes a Huge Difference in the result & ongoi
Choosing the “Appropriate Threads” makes a Huge Difference in the result & ongoing process. These are [Sashiko Thread] recommended by living Japanese Sashiko Artisans: the Sashiko Thread we use everyday. – Cotton 100%, about 145 meter length for each skein. – Color: Orange, Red, Pink (Left to Right in the…
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It is another honor to announce that I will be teaching at 2025 in Phoenix. re
It is another honor to announce that I will be teaching at 2025 in Phoenix. @themqg released the schedules. Please visit their website to check out amazing workshops & lectures. ☆ It is my 5th year in QuiltCon as a faculty, teaching something outside of Quilting. When I submit a…
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[Sashiko Thread] recommended by living Japanese Sashiko Artisans
[Sashiko Thread] recommended by living Japanese Sashiko Artisans – Cotton 100%, about 145 meter length for each skein. – Color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold Ocher (Left to Right in the Photo). – *This thread used to be called “Coron Sashiko Thread” – now, we finally have them available once again…
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I uploaded a video of “Itokiri” focusing on Snipping Sound. I don’t see videos o
I uploaded a video of “Itokiri” focusing on Snipping Sound. I don’t see videos on this type of large fabric… so, I hope the video illustrates what Itokiri is. Please be advised that not all Sashiko projects are suitable for this Itokiri. So, please do it at your own risk…
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[Sashiko Thread] recommended by living Japanese Sashiko Artisans
[Sashiko Thread] recommended by living Japanese Sashiko Artisans – Cotton 100%, about 145 meter length for each skein. – Color: Indigo Blue, Blue, Light Blue (Left to Right on the Photo). – *This thread used to be called “Coron Sashiko Thread” – now, we finally have them available once again…
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I took photos of all 15 Mono-Colored Sashiko Threads we offer. This one is a com
I took photos of all 15 Mono-Colored Sashiko Threads we offer. This one is a comparison of – Original White (Ecru) and Bright White (Bleached). To display all the colors, I will continue uploading the photos for all 15 colors on this account. ☆ [Sashiko Thread] Cotton 100%, about 145…
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I have been reading & learning about “What is (Fine) Art?” as I realize my under
I have been reading & learning about “What is (Fine) Art?” as I realize my understanding of Art as “something extraordinary” is insufficient. I found an interesting phrase in a book written by a gallery owner. “Art exists on Consideration”. She wrote that Imagining 5W1H behind the piece we look…
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One piece of advice I often offer to a student in my Sashiko Class (Online or In
One piece of advice I often offer to a student in my Sashiko Class (Online or In-Person) is about their “normal”. As they are learning something foreign, they often find it challenging to accept it as “New Ordinary”. I sincerely respect them for going through it – and I have…