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Japanese wagara  cotton fabric

Wagara & Wagara Kasuri Pattern Fabric Collection on A Threaded Needle

     I've been buying these wagara fabrics for A Threaded Needle from Olympus Manufacturing in Japan for a few years, and as I am adding a few new ones to the website today, it seemed like a good time to tell you more about them.
Wagara Kasuri Japanese Fabrics
So first, what does wagara mean?
and why Olympus fabrics versus less expensive versions of these designs?

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Boro Slippers

Boro: A Journey in Sisterly Slipper Making!

 Boro: A Journey in Sisterly Slipper Making!

Just for fun I thought I'd share this photo story of making boro slippers with my sister...

2 pair of boro stitched slippers

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sewing with boro fabric

My Boro Stitching & Thoughts for Other Stitchers

My Boro Stitching & Thought for Other Stitchers

.... but thats just how I like to do it. Other people stitch wonderful pieces with parallel lines evenly spaced. It's a matter of what you enjoy plus what is functional for your project. The right thing to do is to suit yourself!

boro stitched sewing

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Things you can stitch when you are home and desperate for things you can stitch!

Things you can stitch when you are home and desperate for things you can stitch!

So just stitch.

child's drawing on a bag

Don't be defeated just because you can't go to a sewing store for supplies. You have all sorts of good things to stitch in your house! And don't be shy to try any crazy idea you have. You're in self isolation, when will there ever be a better time to find out what you can really do with a threaded needle?

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