New in 2024

New in 2024

I know many of us want to reduce the use of plastics & over packaging. Now you can add a note on your order at checkout requesting minimal packaging.

Welcome!

Welcome!

I'm looking forward to another season of being part of your creativity!

I always like to have your ideas & comments, and absolutely I want to know if there are ever problems with my website or products, or your orders. This is an independent owned business (just me with occasional help) which means I can't keep up with all the places you can send me messages, texts or calls, so lets keep it simple and just use email. Thanks for understanding :-)

susan@athreadedneedle.com

Blog posts

new Olympus sashiko thread colours

New Sashiko Thread Colours March 2024

The release of a lot of new sashiko thread colours by Olympus  this spring is very exciting! 

new sashiko thread colours, Awai-iro Pastel

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Hitome-sashi & Kuguri-sashi Sashiko Samplers

Introduction to Stitching all Hitome-sashi & Kuguri-sashi Sashiko Samplers

Introduction to Stitching all Hitome-sashi & Kuguri-sashi Sashiko Samplers

Reading this before you start one of these ready-to-stitch fabric samplers will answer questions you probably have!  

 

"Drop" Hitome-sashi sashiko sample made into a small cushion

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Hanging by a Thread: A Sewing Metaphor

Hanging by a Thread: A Sewing Metaphor

January 2024, another new year.

Did you start the new year with the feeling you are hanging on by a thread?

I mean, I hope not,

but I need that opening to set up the sewing metaphor I want to write about!

Hanging by a thread

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