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 […]