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Sashiko — Origins and Designs
26 Jun 2018

Sashiko — An Appreciation I have been fascinated by the beautiful art-form of Sashiko for more than two decades, conducting workshops and featuring its motifs in a wide variety of my projects, from quilts to noren panels to tote bags. Sadly it’s all too easy in the West to be unaware of the rich […]
Needle Works Cruise 2018 Highlights
17 May 2018

I had an absolutely amazing time tutoring on the 2018 Needle Works cruise. The whole experience perfectly combined holiday relaxation and creative abundance. It was wonderful to be able to look up from our work to see the stunning blue ocean or gorgeous beaches. We set sail from Sydney on the 21st of April for […]
Moving Forward in 2018
5 Mar 2018

As you may be aware, we made the decision last year to close our retail premises. This caused many of our loyal customers to wonder about the future of the Indigo Niche brand heading into 2018, not to mention our product availability. Here’s what you need to know. We now sell exclusively online. I will […]
Getting Creative With The Lola Girl Sashiko Panel
19 Jul 2017

The Lola Girl sashiko panel is one of my favourite designs. With its interesting take on the traditional Seven Treasures motif, it got me thinking about how it would look as a runner for my dining room table. After completing the sashiko stitching, I chose a suitable Japanese backing fabric to subtly contrast the design. […]