How to Make a Sashiko Bath Mat
Here is a functional use for your sashiko stitching, plus a backing and quilting sashiko hack of sorts :-)
There have been questions about this 24" X 36" bathmat since my last newsletter, so I thought I would tell you more about it here...
Hitomezashi Sashiko CoVid Mask
I've been washing and wearing this mask for a several weeks and it is the most comfortable mask I have. I think this is because the fabric in these Olympus sampler kits is an absorbent and breathable quality cotton. Here are some notes about stitching masks from the Olympus Hitomezashi Sashiko (One Stitch Sashiko) fabric sampler kits...
(And yes, you are right, I am not this young, sigh! Today I am 62. This is my daughter ❤️. She is about the age now that I was when I started this business! And I thought I was old then! 😂)
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...
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!
