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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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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“A Choice”. It is a powerful word. A series of choices form who we are.
“A Choice”. It is a powerful word. A series of choices form who we are. I chose to do what I do today – Sashiko. I don’t know if I had chosen to be who I am, but I am proud of myself for doing what I had received. The…
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Doubt what you know first in order to pass down the culture in the “original” fo
Doubt what you know first in order to pass down the culture in the “original” form. ☆ “Sashiko is a technique of Japanese visible mending”. If you read what I share, you understand this statement doesn’t describe the whole picture of Sashiko. The “words” are very convenient, but sometimes risky….
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This is why I like a long straight line in Sashiko stitching. This is why I call
This is why I like a long straight line in Sashiko stitching. This is why I call it running stitches – Sashiko is not about making one perfect stitch. It is about enjoying the movement of needles, and stitches are the result of enjoying the process. ☆ – – –…
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I am teaching at QuiltCon 2020 in Austin.
I am teaching at QuiltCon 2020 in Austin. ☆ Preparation for all of the workshop materials from Japan is completed. Now, it is time to “Extra Preparing” for the class contents. No matter how many times I offer the workshop, I get nervous and scary. I am like that, and…
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A video of Sashiko Stitching (Unshin – Running Stitch). ☆
A video of Sashiko Stitching (Unshin – Running Stitch). ☆ There is an appropriate posture & technique to learn Sashiko. We offer occasional In-person workshops to share our traditions. QuiltCon2020 in 2 weeks (How exciting!) and probably April in NYC (More information when it is confirmed). Also, Sashiko Class is…
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The video is Sashiko rhythmical stitching by after joining Atsushi’ Sashiko Wor
The video is Sashiko rhythmical stitching by @small.sashiko.atelier, after joining Atsushi’ Sashiko Workshop (in Japanese). Only 6 months of practice make this happen. Based on a long history & experience, we arrange the “teaching style” so anyone can enjoy the Sashiko stitching with the thimble. No need to spend years…
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Sorry for the auto-focus and bad-quality video.
Sorry for the auto-focus and bad-quality video. ☆ I will have a few spaces open up for the Online Sashiko Class this week, and will send an invitation (with a huge coupon for those who agree with some condition) to those who sign up for the waiting list. In order…
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Finally, I am clearing the boxes from the previous workshop in NYC after playing
Finally, I am clearing the boxes from the previous workshop in NYC after playing with stomach bug. – Well. I am already planning the next workshop in the summer. Exciting! – This is the Boro Jacket I always wear to recreate the culture back in Japan. Everytime I look at…