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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Another pile of threads listed on our website from my collection. I am always am
Another pile of threads listed on our website from my collection. I am always amused by how Natural Ingredients can make this beautiful color. In our regular listing, we have the same colors with less variegation (unevenness) – same color number Purple from Logwood. Occasionally, we happen to have this…
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Only 3 Skeins Left! I introduced several Colors of Sashiko Thread that I thought
Only 3 Skeins Left! I introduced several Colors of Sashiko Thread that I thought I wouldn’t put the tags on. The colors are from miracles (or mistakes, for that matter), and we do not know if we can repeat the same color again. The color from Natural Dye is always…
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I stated, on that all the fabric has the possibility of being “Boro”. It probab
I stated, on @SashikoStory, that all the fabric has the possibility of being “Boro”. It probably clarifies what Sashiko & Boro are. A process of adding stitches to a piece of fabric is called Sashiko (in broader definition). It is the beginning of a journey of the fabric with meeting…
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Kakishibu… the Tannin from Japanese Persimmon. They squeeze the unripe green Per
Kakishibu… the Tannin from Japanese Persimmon. They squeeze the unripe green Persimmon to get the liquid, and then fermentate the liquid for the Dye. We call it “Sunny-Dye (Taiyouzome)” as the Sunlight affects the color of this dye. It is the Natural Dye that Keiko isn’t doing herself as preparing…
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Happy New Year! I hope to keep offering the best suitable Sashiko supplies, tool
Happy New Year! I hope to keep offering the best suitable Sashiko supplies, tools & ideas for the best way of enjoying Sashiko! During the Holiday break, I upload a number of Sashiko Stories on our main account at @SashikoStory – please check them out if you haven’t yet. ☆…
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I hope you are getting ready well for the coming up Holiday Events! Some may be
I hope you are getting ready well for the coming up Holiday Events! Some may be traveling to home/vacation. Others may be just vegetating at home. The other may be working throughout the Holidays… Well, I am the last one. As my spouse & my daughter travel over the summer,…
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Some of our popular threads, “Natural Indigo Variegated Hand-Dyed Sashiko Thread
Some of our popular threads, “Natural Indigo Variegated Hand-Dyed Sashiko Thread by Keiko Futatsuya” are back in stock for limited numbers. It has to be very specific water-temperature to come up with the beautiful color, and most of the work is done right before the temperature goes below zero. I…
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I will be in Japan from 4/9 until 4/26. Due to this trip, Upcycle Stitches will
I will be in Japan from 4/9 until 4/26. Due to this trip, Upcycle Stitches will hold all of the orders made starting 4/8. If you would like to receive the package while I am gone, please place the order before today (4/7)’s sunset. I appreciate your understanding & support….
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Every year, we dye our Sashiko Threads with “Kakishibu” – Japanese Persimmon Tan
Every year, we dye our Sashiko Threads with “Kakishibu” – Japanese Persimmon Tannin. Now several colors from the dye batch in 2022 are on the shelves of our Upcycle Stitches Store. As always, unfortunately, we don’t have many skeins available. However, I am very happy to see another beautiful results…