Until the year of 2011, I wanted to “end” the Sashiko I was with. For me, it was a chain of negativity back then. After 12 years, I had an honor to present the Sashiko I have received – as the culture I am so proud of. I really appreciate…
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I get nervous when I have a workshop/lecture. It doesn’t matter the size, durati
I get nervous when I have a workshop/lecture. It doesn’t matter the size, duration, to whom, and even Online or In-person. Everytime I face people who are eager to learn, I get so nervous that I cannot eat anything while (and before) teaching. One cause of this nervousness is “fear…
Ever since Sashiko became my “ordinary”, traveling hasn’t been a boring time. We
Ever since Sashiko became my “ordinary”, traveling hasn’t been a boring time. We cannot bring a pair of scissors in the airplane. However, it seems it is okay to have a needle, thimble, and fabric. Japanese stitched Sashiko in their own ordinary to make their life somewhat better. They would…
In 2017, I decided to Stop buying new clothes. Instead of purchasing a new one,
In 2017, I decided to Stop buying new clothes. Instead of purchasing a new one, I decided to “fix (mend)” it. More importantly, in order to avoid the mending (which isn’t the best joy to me), I am trying to add Sashiko stitching everywhere I can feel. Many say that…
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☆ [Announcement] ☆ Please find this post as an announcement for our vacancy. Upcycle Stitches will be out of the office for quiltcon from 2/21 to 2/26. All the orders made between 2/21 to 2/26 will be processed on or after 2/26 accordingly. It can be a few days to…
I am very much thrilled to be part of QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta as a returning fa
I am very much thrilled to be part of QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta as a returning faculty. Registration is open for @themqg Members today. It has been a great honor to share the Sashiko we practice in QuiltCon & I am going to bring everything I can offer – as…