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November 4, 2022

Second Maleny Textile Retreat Announced for 2023

Our July 2023 Maleny Textile Retreat was sold out in record time, so I’m pleased to announce a second Japanese Textile Retreat, being held at Tranquil […]
September 17, 2022

Introducing 2023 Retreat Tutor Jane Postle

RETREAT IS NOW SOLD OUT I’m pleased to announce the Shibori & Sashiko Retreat, being held at Tranquil Park Maleny, from July 07 to July 13 […]
April 11, 2022

Introducing special guest tutor Hiroe Mogi

  Our special guest tutor for the May 2022 Tamborine Quilt & Sashiko Retreat is expert Japanese quilter and sashiko designer Hiroe Mogi. She will be […]
October 7, 2021

Quilt and Sashiko Retreats at Tamborine Mountain in 2022

Indigo Niche will be holding a series of four-day quilting and sashiko retreats at Tamborine Mountain in 2022. The retreats will cover a range of techniques to […]
August 20, 2021

‘Floral Traditions’ BOM Sashiko Quilt Starts September

Register your interest for September’s Indigo Niche Block of the Month (BOM) quilt: the ‘Floral Traditions’ sashiko quilt. All sashiko blocks are pre-printed for ease of […]
July 3, 2021

Using Niche Rulers For Sashiko & Quilt Blocks

I demonstrate how to use acrylic Niche Rulers to cut perfect blocks in multiple sizes for patchwork and sashiko, and how to use them in conjunction with sashiko […]
June 23, 2021

Introducing Sashiko Templates

A demonstration of acrylic sashiko templates: how to create beautiful traditional Japanese patterns, get the perfect stitch length, and make ideal sashiko projects. I love to […]
January 29, 2021

When to use Eleganza Perle Cottons for Sashiko Stitching

Standard sashiko thread has always been my go-to for sashiko and boro projects, but recently I thought I’d see how Eleganza perle cotton threads would work […]
January 25, 2021

Stitching a Dragonfly Sashiko Panel

With so many gorgeous colours of sashiko thread to choose from, you can really let your creativity shine through any sashiko project. Today we’re looking at […]