When we place the needle back into the pin cushion after completing the prepared patterns, we honor our hard work. Some may misunderstand that the moment of “completion of stitching” defines Sashiko. In truth, it’s just the beginning. To truly make it Sashiko-like, we must go through several steps—one of…
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Changing Colors in one thread is pretty fun in stitching. We restocked 5 kinds o
Changing Colors in one thread is pretty fun in stitching. We restocked 5 kinds of “Variegated Sashiko Threads” (hoping to do so more), and I enjoyed using all 5 different Variegated Sashiko Threads. I am still not sure if this Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth) is my favorite, but it is true…
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Each stitch is just “stitch” – a part of cotton threads led by needles going up
Each stitch is just “stitch” – a part of cotton threads led by needles going up and down the fabric. The accumulation of these “just stitches” will create beautiful patterns. At the same time, the beautiful pattern at the end of stitching isn’t the end of Sashiko – In fact,…
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In this account, I try my best to be as honest as possible. We live in a society
In this account, I try my best to be as honest as possible. We live in a society where we are required to be smart & attentive to see through what the truth (authenticity is). In the flood of information & story, it is impossible for me to “act” someone…
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In the last 6 years, many have found what we offer & they “chose” us to give a t
In the last 6 years, many have found what we offer & they “chose” us to give a try. I am very grateful to those (you) who made a purchase, and left reviews. An accumulation of reviews is a gem that I receive in this business. The more I read…
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I share the importance of learning how to prepare the patterns on the Fabric. At
I share the importance of learning how to prepare the patterns on the Fabric. At the same time, I understand the troublesomeness (or even inconvenience) of doing so when we want to just focus on stitching. Every year, we try to choose (a) pattern(s) to be prepared on our Indigo…
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Another pile of threads listed on our website from my collection. I am always am
Another pile of threads listed on our website from my collection. I am always amused by how Natural Ingredients can make this beautiful color. In our regular listing, we have the same colors with less variegation (unevenness) – same color number Purple from Logwood. Occasionally, we happen to have this…
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Only 3 Skeins Left! I introduced several Colors of Sashiko Thread that I thought
Only 3 Skeins Left! I introduced several Colors of Sashiko Thread that I thought I wouldn’t put the tags on. The colors are from miracles (or mistakes, for that matter), and we do not know if we can repeat the same color again. The color from Natural Dye is always…
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Upcycle Stitches is a For-Profit Business Entity. We sell Sashiko Supplies, such
Upcycle Stitches is a For-Profit Business Entity. We sell Sashiko Supplies, such as Threads and Fabric, as well as the Tools such as Needles. We only sell what we use. I believe it is the beauty of the “Artisan Owned” business. It became rare to find a shop where the…
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We, as Sashiko Artisans, have many reasons for the Supplies & Tools we use. We o
We, as Sashiko Artisans, have many reasons for the Supplies & Tools we use. We only recommend & sell what we use in our daily lives. The reasons are deeply linked to the Stories we share. Sashiko has been spot-lighted as a way to promote “Sustainability”. I was introduced to…