Caroline Sharkey – Retreat June 2024
Embellishing the Surface is my way of creating textures that are interesting and change the way You as the viewer look at fabric. Stitching into the […]
Creating a quilt using two pre-printed Sashiko Panels
SASHIKO QUILT OF 12. – This quilt is a revised version of an earlier quilt Indigo Niche designed quite a few years ago. It is made […]
Tamborine Mountain June 11th – 16th June 2024
Tutor – Caroline Sharkey – Enjoy 5 days of relaxation, inspiration and renewal at the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland Eagle Heights Resort -Tamborine Mountain. Caroline will […]
Brisbane Sashiko and Boro Workshops November 2023
JOIN SUE HOWIE for Two (1 day) workshops being held at Mt. Gravatt Show Ground Community Centre Logan Road, Mt Gravatt. Brisbane. Saturday 11th November (Sashiko) and Sunday 12th […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to transfer sashiko patterns onto fabric
Here is a simple method for transferring a sashiko pattern onto a piece of fabric for easy stitching. Anywhere you can get a lovely line […]
How To Handle Sashiko Thread
Here are some tips on how to open and manage a new skein of sashiko thread. Keep your sashiko thread free of tangles and easy to […]
Brisbane Sashiko & Boro Workshop Announced
Join Sue Howie in Brisbane this May for a day of sashiko and boro. In this full day event you’ll learn the basics of sashiko stitching […]
What Are Sashiko Needles?
One of the most important components of sashiko stitching is the needle, and it should come as no surprise that there are needles manufactured specifically for […]
Boro Wovens Now In Store
As detailed in an earlier blog post, Boro Stitching is the Japanese folk-art of reinforcing items of clothing or bedding with spare or would-be-discarded scraps of […]
Japan Group Textile Tour Announcement
TOUR NOW FULLY BOOKED Travel Counsellors, in conjunction with Inside Japan Tours, are very pleased to be organising a wonderful 16-day Textile Tour of Japan, departing […]
Block of the Month Sashiko Quilt: ‘Traditions’.
Sign up to participate in the Indigo Niche Block of the Month quilt: the Traditions sashiko boro quilt. Traditions is a fabulous quilt by Sue Howie that […]
Making A Lovely Sashiko Table Cloth
I have just completed a sashiko table cloth for my balcony table… and I absolutely love the result. One of my favourite sashiko motifs is Shippo-tsunagi, […]
Boro Textiles – An Introduction
What is Boro Stitching? The raw simplicity and functional beauty of the boro artform is something that I’ve adored for some time. I get a lot […]
Natural-dyed Sashiko Threads from Keiko Futatsuya
For a number of years, I have been a great admirer—and proud stockist—of Keiko Futatsuya’s sashiko threads, which she produces in limited batches of colour using […]
New Sashiko Designs In Store
I’ve been quite busy experimenting with a variety of sashiko and boro design concepts for table runners, some traditional and some modern, two of which are […]
Sashiko — Origins and Designs
Sashiko — An Appreciation I have been fascinated by the beautiful art-form of Sashiko for more than two decades, conducting workshops and featuring its embroidery patterns […]
Needle Works Cruise 2018 Highlights
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 […]
New Japanese Fabrics In Store
Just arrived in store! A gorgeous selection of Japanese cotton fabrics. All these fabrics have an indigo border at both selvedges of approximately 13cm, and are […]
New In Store — Japanese Tote Bags
Recently arrived in store—a superb range of Indigo Tote Bags and Purses. These are beautifully made from indigo fabrics. Choose your favourites before they’re all gone, […]
Yarn-dyed Spring Clean Sale
Exclusively for the month of September, we’ll be having a ‘Spring clean’ sale on a selection of our yarn-dyed stock. If there was ever a time […]
Getting Creative With The Lola Girl Sashiko Panel
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 […]
New Sashiko Panel Series Announced
The Four Seasons is a new sashiko panel series from Indigo Niche. It will feature four individual designs—Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring. Visitors to the Melbourne […]
Sit & Stitch Classes 2017 Yeronga
Sit and Stitch at our Workshop – 2017 – – Bring your Sashiko Stitching for some tips on the day and a very relaxing morning of […]
Needlework Tour: Sydney to Seattle — April 22 – May 14 2018
New Cruise just been announced. Sue is delighted to be a tutor on the Needlework Tour from Sydney to Seattle from April 22nd – May 14th […]
Keiko Futatsuya Exhibition
We’re so very proud to be hosting an exhibition of Sashiko and Boro work by Keiko Futatsuya. It will be happening at the Indigo Niche stand […]
Shibori – A Local Interpretation.
We recently got in touch with our friend Jane Postle to check out some of her locally-made Shibori. (Updated 09/06/2021) Shibori has never been too far […]
Trio of Techniques – A Lovely Mt Tamborine Retreat
After the Perth Craft & Quilt Fair wrapped up, I jotted down some highlights from a wonderful hand-sewing retreat that we hosted in March. We only […]
Textile Journeys – from Kyoto to the Tokyo Quilt Festival
In late January we embarked on one of our semi-regular visits to Japan. We like to be exposed to the true cultural roots of our chosen craft […]
Boro Jacket – A Real Find
While travelling through Yokohama on a recent trip I stumbled across something truly amazing. I’m not normally swayed to purchase something so readily when I’m out […]