Some of the Natural Colors we offer have “Layers” of Natural Dyes. Not all of the colors come from a one-dye process. Some require steps to make it happen, and this “Indigo Green” is one of these that requires careful & adventurous steps. Since Keiko’s main purpose for Dyeing Sashiko…
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I am very proud of Keiko’s Natural Dye Sashiko Thread. On top of its beauty, the
I am very proud of Keiko’s Natural Dye Sashiko Thread. On top of its beauty, there are many stories about her Natural Dye (as every Natural Dye has their own stories). About 20 years ago, I suggested she should spend more money & time on her Natural Dye. It wasn’t…
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Finally! I restocked a very few skeins of Natural Dye Sashiko threads… hopefully
Finally! I restocked a very few skeins of Natural Dye Sashiko threads… hopefully more to come. Some are already sold out. All hand dyed Sashiko thread – I believe this is one of the high end Sashiko threads. Beautiful results, amazing colors. More importantly, very comfortable to work with. We…
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I understand that not everyone has access to “Sashiko Thread”, especially under
I understand that not everyone has access to “Sashiko Thread”, especially under this pandemic. However, as the artisan who dream of sustainable Sashiko, I cannot say “Any thread is good for Sashiko”. There are reasons why the Japanese developed thread for Sashiko. There are people who live by making the…
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It is about the Holiday Seasons! I hope you can have safe & good Holidays in Nov
It is about the Holiday Seasons! I hope you can have safe & good Holidays in November & December. Every year, I make this kind of announcement about our Holiday Sales, and here it is for this year. ☆ I am afraid that we do not offer any Special Discount…
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Another beautiful, one-of-a-kind, Natural Dye Sashiko Thread is listed. Natural
Another beautiful, one-of-a-kind, Natural Dye Sashiko Thread is listed. Natural Dye with Logwood let us create many beautiful colors such as gray, blue and purple. However, it also requires skills to dye evenly… and from time to time, we end up having a whole dye batch with uneven colors. If…
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Yes, the beautiful white & pink threads in the previous photo were the Sashiko T
Yes, the beautiful white & pink threads in the previous photo were the Sashiko Thread. So are these beautiful blue threads. I used white & pink thread for a project that I am enjoying now. In Sashiko’s tradition, the Japanese used mainly white thread on the Indigo fabric (and there…
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Our main Website, UpcycleStitches.com has been down since afternoon on September
Our main Website, UpcycleStitches.com has been down since afternoon on September 9th. I have been working on restoring the website, but it may take some time. If you would like to shop on our website, please visit our Back-Up Webstore (https://sashiko.ecwid.com/) for your Sashiko supply needs. The link is also…
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I share the importance of “mindfulness” in the main account, However, it doesn’
I share the importance of “mindfulness” in the main account, @sashi.co. However, it doesn’t mean that I am “mindful” all the time. In fact, I am sharing what I would like to practice instead of what I am practicing today. It is incredible to slow myself down, and realize how…
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A new collection of Keiko’s hand-dye Sashiko threads are now restocked “in Japan
A new collection of Keiko’s hand-dye Sashiko threads are now restocked “in Japan”… @UpcycleStitches are still waiting for the update by Japan Post for the resumption of the International Air Shipping for restocking. Some of the colors are still available in the Upcycle Stitches Store. Please check the website (https://upcyclestitches.com/store/)…