A few years ago I was introduced to Sashiko and Boro after watching a documentary on mending from Japan. Intrigued I did some research found some supplies and set about […]
Wonderfully useful Hana Fukin Sashiko cloths
These Hana Fukin Sashiko cloths have been in heavy use since I finished stitching them. I can’t remember where I got these exact ones, it was either from our last […]
Sewing Adventures – Sashiko Kinchaku or Rice Bag
For some time now ‘ve been enjoying the meditative quality of sashiko stitching. It’s enjoyable and fun to embrace the joy of stitching with the knowledge that it doesn’t have […]
Sewing Adventures: Sashiko cloths or Hana Fukin
Ever made anything where you weren’t entirely sure what it is you were making? that’s the situation I found myself in with these sashiko cloths. I ordered them from a […]
Sewing Adventures – Sashiko placemats
Some friends just bring light into your life and CL aka Claire Louise The Thrifty Stitcher is one of the best. Separated by distance we still try to chat via […]
Sewing Adventures: Sashiko Panels
Having started doing Sashiko stitching earlier in the year, I find that I want to keep doing more. I picked up some pre printed panels from etsy and BeBe Bold. […]
Sewing Adventures – Boro repair
This week has been the pits, I’ve caught a cold from The Englishman and we’ve both been ill since Sunday. The only brightside being at least we are both sick […]