Trying my hand at the Japanese technique of sashiko stitching has been, in equal parts, thoroughly frustrating and very rewarding!
Sashiko means little stabbings and was originally developed as a means of mending and reinforcing clothes. Like many similar quilting techniques, it has become an art form in its own right with a range of traditional patterns as well as contemporary adaptations. It looks very simple but getting perfectly even stitches that obey the rules of sashiko is not easy! The reward comes in the rhythmic pattern of the work that takes on an almost meditative quality. It is very satisfying.
My Thursday morning stitch group at Cobbles and Clay cafe in Haworth, will be using this technique to embellish some fabric and then we will make it into small purses. If you would like to join the group, we meet from 10-12:30 in the upper room at the cafe.
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