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Needles lined up on a piece of fabric on top of a glass table

Misuyabari - Needles deluxe

Misuyabari sells some of the finest needles in all of Japan. The shop is well worth a trip even without shopping. | Sashiko Needles
Janette Haruguchi Jun 15, 2024
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
Retro paper bag and different color threads by Itoroku

Itoroku – continuance since 1870

Itoroku has been known for silk and cotton threads for more than 150 years. Their exquisite products deserve a spotlight. | Brand spotlight
Janette Haruguchi Nov 18, 2022
8 ply yellow kogin thread vs. 4 ply red and blue sashiko thread on cards by Daruma

The difference between sashiko thread and kogin thread

At first glance sashiko thread and kogin thread look very similar. | Similarities and differences between the two
Janette Haruguchi Nov 4, 2022
two packages sashiko needles, two different threads and one package of cloth by different brands

Japan's 5 major brands in sashiko material 2024

Thanks to sashiko's ongoing trend, many smaller brands that produce sashiko material, needles, fabric, and thread have popped up over the last years. | The main players in 2024
Janette Haruguchi Oct 4, 2022
Many different shades of indigo thread by Itoroku.

7 things you should know about sashiko thread

Tangled yarn? The difference between sashiko thread and embroidery floss? | Beginner questions about sashiko thread answered
Janette Haruguchi Sep 27, 2022

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