It is quite funny, but this month December is the first month in 2019 that I can mindfully spend a good amount of time in “introducing” the business I do – Upcycle Stitches & Sashiko. Sashiko workshops are the best thing for me to meet new Sashiko friends. I enjoy…
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Fabric, needle, thimble, and thread. It is very easy to enjoy Sashiko. However,
Fabric, needle, thimble, and thread. It is very easy to enjoy Sashiko. However, I understand the confusion of where to start. Then, “Sashiko set (kit)” becomes the “best-seller” in Sashiko. I have no issue with the package of necessary Sashiko items. What I would like you to care about is…
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I introduced the special combination of valuable vintage fabric and Hitomezashi
I introduced the special combination of valuable vintage fabric and Hitomezashi with the natural dye Sashiko thread. I found a photo of the bag we made in the past. Because of its value, the bag shocked me how Keiko could stitch on the vintage Oshima silk, but it is all…
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(This time, it is Oshima Mud Dye Silk, Vintage Swatch). I uploaded the Katazome
(This time, it is Oshima Mud Dye Silk, Vintage Swatch). I uploaded the Katazome and Sashiko swatch yesterday with describing it was Oshima Silk. Sorry! ☆ I sincerely respect those artisans in the Japanese history (of course existing artisans as well). Their work textile obtain its original colors by “aging”…
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A swatch of Hitomezashi Sashiko with latest Kakishibu Thread & Vintage Oshima Si
A swatch of Hitomezashi Sashiko with latest Kakishibu Thread & Vintage Oshima Silk dyed by mud. Japanese vintage fabric is beautiful by itself, and Sashiko can enhance the beauty as well as the strength. This swatch will be a part of Keiko’s another project. The blueprint of the next project…
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Another fun Live-Streaming in Japanese. It may be a bit stressful for you since
Another fun Live-Streaming in Japanese. It may be a bit stressful for you since I mainly speak in Japanese, but it would be great if you could understand that I am Japanese & this is my way to keep enjoying Sashiko. ☆ When I receive a comment in English, I…
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A weekend of staying inside all day long with leaving TV on… I got a bit of fe
A weekend of staying inside all day long with leaving TV on… I got a bit of fever and my girl was just from the recovery (which I probably receive from her…) so we just stayed and took a small peek into a small box of Keiko’s Sashiko swatches. Unlike…
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Another journey in dyeing the Sashiko fabric with Natural Dyes, this time, we us
Another journey in dyeing the Sashiko fabric with Natural Dyes, this time, we used the Western Madder. ★ Which do you prefer, the dark pink or light pink (The difference is very subtle). We will try to “make” more so we can make it available to purchase. Let me know…
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Additional information regarding a great question from Thank you!
Additional information regarding a great question from @tatkosovar. Thank you! I compare 3 pieces of Asano-ha Sashiko Stitched Swatches. I prefer the center and the right. Sashiko is as simple as the photo is. If you like it, do it. If you don’t feel right, try to modify by yourself….