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The marutsunagi sashiko pattern in yellow on teal fabric

Sashiko Pattern Marutsunagi

The traditional Japanese pattern marutsunagi 円繋ぎ is a popular sashiko moyōzashi pattern. | Sashiko Pattern
Janette Haruguchi Sep 7, 2023
Sashiko pattern Shippōtsunagi in variegated blue on white

Sashiko Pattern Shippōtsunagi

The traditional Japanese pattern shippōtsunagi 七宝繋ぎ belongs to the moyōzashi patterns | Sashiko Pattern
Janette Haruguchi Sep 6, 2023
Beautiful quilt in earthy colors with a white running stitch

How to quilt with sashiko

If you reduce sashiko to its technique, it is basically a running stitch that creates patterns. So of course you can use it to quilt. | What you need to know
Janette Haruguchi Mar 1, 2023
Tools needed to make a sashiko thimble: scissors, string, template, leather etc.

How to make a palm thimble

Making your own palm thimble is incredibly easy and inexpensive. Follow these 6 steps to craft your own sashiko thimble | Tutorial
Janette Haruguchi Feb 8, 2023
Denims with a hole close up.

The best thread for mending your denim jeans

If you treasure your denims, they might need mending sooner or later|Choose the right thread
Janette Haruguchi Jan 12, 2023
The inside of Oomae Nunoten showing sashiko kitchen cloths from Yokota and other brands.

Artist interview: Oomae Manami

Oomae Manami is a sashiko artist from southern Japan with two charming stores | Sashiko Artist Profile
Janette Haruguchi Jan 10, 2023
Two hands doing sashiko on a white cloth with gray thread wearing a black leather palm thimble.

How to use a sashiko thimble

Sashiko benefits greatly from using a thimble. You can stitch faster, your stitches will be more even and your fingers will experience way less strain.
Janette Haruguchi Dec 28, 2022

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