Would you like to treat yourself with hours of Sashiko stitching for this winter? Finally, the “Sashiko Furoshiki DIY” kit is available in the U.S. for sale. Keiko’s favorite pattern is pre-printed on the beautiful Indigo dye cotton fabric (the best fabric we use for Sashiko stitching). It is so…
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Please read what I have been writing before jumping into the conclusion that “Th
Please read what I have been writing before jumping into the conclusion that “They is so clannish & exclusive”. In fact, I am the very opposite of exclusive… aren’t I? In the previous posts, I ask you to listen to the (silent) voice of people behind the (Japanese) words. It…
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Today is the 16th Live Session for the Online Sashiko Class. The live session is
Today is the 16th Live Session for the Online Sashiko Class. The live session is my favorite time since I can meet the new friends who learned the rhythm of Sashiko. In an hour of talking, some find an “Ah-Ha” moment. I love seeing them finding Sashiko “easy”, yet it’s…
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You may be surprised, but I have never received a “structured” Sashiko Lesson. I
You may be surprised, but I have never received a “structured” Sashiko Lesson. I just had many teachers (Sashiko artisans), and I learned mostly by just looking. It is (was) quite common in Japanese craftsmanship/artisanship. ☆ As I keep sharing in @Sashi.Co, my goal is to share the Sashiko we…
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I had a Live Session for our Sashiko Online Class last night. It is the biggest
I had a Live Session for our Sashiko Online Class last night. It is the biggest pleasure to see our new friends (students) stitch as we do. Their smiles while stitching are the best rewards for me. Ever since I started teaching, I came to understand that the core I…
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Thank you for the many comments in the previous post. Sashiko Running stitch & u
Thank you for the many comments in the previous post. Sashiko Running stitch & unique patterns are so beautiful, aren’t they? The Sample (on the photo) is made by one of my friends (previous students) with A-2 Indigo Dye Sashiko thread. She learned from me about a few years ago…
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It is November, and this is the first DIY Sashiko Kit for this year… what a year
It is November, and this is the first DIY Sashiko Kit for this year… what a year 2020 is. Anyhow, this is the biggest Stitch-It-Yourself Sashiko Kit. I always say that everyone should learn how to prepare the fabric (draw the patterns & transfer the patterns with carbon paper). However,…
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Rhythm! Yes, it is rhythm. Thank you for many insightful comments in the post on
Rhythm! Yes, it is rhythm. Thank you for many insightful comments in the post on 10/28. Yes, it is the “Rhythm”. Therefore, I have been sharing the importance of rhythm (rhythmical stitching) since I started sharing Sashiko in English. Check the video 3 days ago. The video shows the rhythm…
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The end of the month is the time for me to add more seats for the Sashiko Online
The end of the month is the time for me to add more seats for the Sashiko Online Class for the coming month. I have added several seats for those who wish to take it, so please check it out. It is done by recorded videos. Technically speaking, I can…
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(The video is a bit shaky. The better videos are on Youtube).
(The video is a bit shaky. The better videos are on Youtube). ☆ When I see someone improving their Unshin in Sashiko, like stitching in a rhythm with holding more than 30 stitches on the needle, I get so happy that I cannot stop writing to them (I am so…