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Sashiko Stitched Furoshiki Wraps

Japanese furoshiki + sashiko stitching 

Here are four examples, all tied with the easiest furoshiki technique...

Olympus Sashiko Threads 20 meter skeins - There are a lot of colors!

Olympus Sashiko Threads

This entry is just eye candy - too much color to not share!

What is Broken Needle Day?

but consider it a moment anyway...

How to make this Japanese Furoshiki fabric gift wrap

Holiday gift giving time is here and once more everyone who sews is delving deep into sewing stashes for ideas. And discovering pieces of fabric from years past...

Here is one way you could use some of it...

Here is how to make these gift wraps from a square of fabric and no sewing...

What is Japanese Furoshiki Fabric Wrapping?

furoshiki refers to a fabric wrapping technique that can quickly turn a simple square of cloth into a bag, a wrapping for a gift, or a home decor covering using folds, twists and simple knots. Read more..

How to boro stitch a patch

If you have been reading my Boro stitching bog posts, by now you may be want to try it out....

A Sashiko Bathroom - and several ways to make purchased patterns 'your own'

There is no better way to get beauty and individual character into your home than by designing your own projects, but if you don't feel able to do that from scratch here are 5 ways...

How I use sashiko - well, some of the ways, anyway!

I'm an addicted sashiko stitcher. It happens :-) 

I love the low tech, no equipment, nature of sashiko. I love the way it can be utilitarian or a work of art. I love the way it keeps me calm in a two hour wait for the the BC Ferry that is the only way to go from where I live to pretty much anywhere else!  But what to do with it all....

Sashiko Group on Facebook

I can't think why I haven't introduced you to this group before now! If you are a sashiko stitcher, it's a great place to

Boro Group on Facebook