Introduction to Sashiko

Introduction to Sashiko

Sashiko is quite trendy right now, especially for visible mending projects, although it’s an ancient form of embroidery. It involves the simplest of stitches: the running stitch, done at regular intervals on designs ranging from stunning, intricate Asian ones to simple patchwork. The contrast between the thread color and fabric forms much of its beauty.

Please purchase a beginner Sashiko pattern (coasters are great!), contrasting Sashiko thread (white if you are on a typical indigo fabric) and a Sashiko needle. Bring a scissor. Jacqui will have extra thread and scissors on hand if you forget. Local shops that carry Sashiko materials are Beetle and Fred in Beacon, Yarn Farm in Kingston, and Village Fabric Shoppe in Red Hook. If you venture to CT for quilting materials, Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield has an excellent selection. If you prefer to shop online, the best resource is www.shiboridragon.com

This is the second class in Jacqui Rose's Travel-Ready Sewing Series (each workshop is $20 and can be taken individually or as a series)

About your instructor:

Jacqui Rose’s love of crafts began at age 7 when, as a Brownie, she made a plastic cushion known as a “sit upon.” She progressed rapidly in various Home Ec. Classes through middle and high school, making dresses that featured Peter Pan collars, usually in dotted Swiss fabric. In college, she embarked on the dreaded “Boyfriend Sweater,” learning to knit cables and complicated techniques, only to have said boyfriend break up with her between the front and back. (Spoiler alert: she finished the sweater and gave it to him, resulting his taking her back, at least for a while). Fast forward to adulthood when she opened a yarn store in Rockville, MD, followed by a foray into quilting, where she found her true passion.

Jacqui prides herself on using the moniker “The laziest quilter in America.” If there is a shortcut, she’ll embrace it - many times under the stink eyes of her instructors. Her current project is Tula Pink’s Alchemy Quilt using 3400+ 3/4” hexies, which she works on while binge watching British, Irish, and Australian shows on TV.

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