I hope it is not too much to ask, “Keep learning” when we are interested in something foreign to us regardless of where we are from. I said Sashiko is “primitive”, but (therefore), it isn’t shallow at all. One “defining” what Sashiko is without understanding the language & culture, and…
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I tried to keep it as “old-fashioned” as possible, even in this “speed-oriented”
I tried to keep it as “old-fashioned” as possible, even in this “speed-oriented” society. Of course, I need to adjust. However, there are certain things that I would like to keep as is. One of the things is “how I get to know of you as a customer”. Before the…
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It has been very stressful days with worry and fear. However, one Sashiko Live S
It has been very stressful days with worry and fear. However, one Sashiko Live Session made me smile so much. We had the 9th Live Session for the Online Sashiko Class, where the students can make sure their learning with me being online – checking their stitching over the Zoom….
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“In order to get a good result (even stitches), don’t focus on the result.” This
“In order to get a good result (even stitches), don’t focus on the result.” This is my answer to the question, “How can I make stitches so even?”. The Online Sashiko Class (or In-person after Covid-19) is an opportunity to learn to do so. ☆ Many of “how to Sashiko”…
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I want you to respect the stories behind the Sashiko, but please do not respect
I want you to respect the stories behind the Sashiko, but please do not respect me “too much” (some politeness would be nice). I am just an ordinary person – no difference from you. As many ordinary Japanese people did Sashiko, I believe “anyone” can do (enjoy) Sashiko. Many say,…
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I hope… I wish that many people would enjoy Sashiko not only by the “result” but
I hope… I wish that many people would enjoy Sashiko not only by the “result” but also as an ordinary practice (prayer). ☆ I make 1 stitch per second comfortably. (I even tried the time attack to see how many stitches I can make in 30 sec – on Youtube)….
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I haven’t been stitching much… Sashiko is easy to get started. What we need is a
I haven’t been stitching much… Sashiko is easy to get started. What we need is a thimble, needle, thread, and fabric after all. However, it is a bit of chaos to homeschool a 5 years old girl while my cat tries to jump on the thread. So, instead, when I…
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This is not our Sashiko work. My friend (an online class graduate who I have not
This is not our Sashiko work. My friend (an online class graduate who I have not met in person) did this fantastic Sashiko denim. ☆ I never thought of myself as a good teacher. In 2017, I was invited to offer a “Sashiko workshop” in NYC. I met another dear…
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It has been a year since I realized that I have to be a “loud voice” – otherwise
It has been a year since I realized that I have to be a “loud voice” – otherwise the culture will be repainted by ignorance. 5/3 and 5/4 in 2019, I remember I kept writing a LOT to explain what I do & express how I feel. A year. I…
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My friend was right. It is too late to spread a whole picture of “Boro (& Sashik
My friend was right. It is too late to spread a whole picture of “Boro (& Sashiko)”. Her advice was based on her experience in both Japanese & Western fabric industry & her network. I was more idealistic, and she knew the reality better. Her observation was quite accurate. However……