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Contents
- 1 QuiltCon 2025 Sashiko Workshops & Lecture Details
- 2 Consulting Work for Sashiko Project
- 3 Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2025
- 4 Sashiko Lecture at Bennington College
- 5 Good Thread for Sashiko – Updated in 2024
- 6 Shopping Sashiko Supplies in Japan
- 7 Sashiko Workshop [Core & Essence] and [Application & Practice]
- 8 Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2024
- 9 Explanation for Different Sashiko Classes We Offer
- 10 QuiltCon 2024 Sashiko Workshop Details
- 11 Help to Thread the Sashiko Needle (For Difficulty in Threading)
- 12 New Sashiko Online Course in 2023
- 13 Visiting Sashiko Japan 2023
- 14 Local Report of Harikuyou – Sashiko Archive From Patreon
- 15 A Style of Hari Kuyou (針供養)- Sashiko Archive From Patreon
- 16 Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2023
- 17 Links for Sashiko Activities
- 18 Sashiko Japan Tour 2023 – Spring
- 19 QuiltCon 2023 Sashiko Workshop & Lecture Announcement
- 20 QuiltCon 2023 Sashiko Workshop Details
- 21 Monthly Sashiko Gathering in English
- 22 In-Person Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2022 to 2023
- 23 How to Enter Sashiko Coupon Code
- 24 Suitable Fabric for Sashiko
- 25 QuiltCon 2022 Sashiko Workshops Details
- 26 Thank you Coupon for Return Sashiko Customers
- 27 Sashiko Class Arrangement under Covid-19 pandemic
- 28 Sashiko and Illumination
- 29 Sashiko Jackets Portfolio
- 30 Sashiko Webinar Series | Learn what Sashiko is for us
- 31 Sashiko in Other Languages besides JP and ENG
- 32 QuiltCon 2022 Sashiko Workshops Announcement
- 33 Sashiko Class and Workshops to share what Sashiko is
- 34 Japan Tour visiting Sashiko actually exist.
- 35 Sashiko Tour Japan Spring 2022 | with Tanpopo Journey
- 36 Sashiko Japan Tour in 2022 with Atsushi
- 37 Sashiko Customer Support | Thank you for your support
- 38 Online Sashiko Class 2021 Update
- 39 Sashiko Copyright Policy on our Stories & photos
- 40 Sashiko Talk to share the unedited voice of Our Sashiko
- 41 Sashiko Story to share what Sashiko is for us.
- 42 Does Sashiko make knots or No Knots?
- 43 Update of Our Sashiko January 2021
- 44 Shipping Annoucement over Holidays 2020 ~2021
- 45 Sashiko Fukubukuro 2021
- 46 Sashiko Zoom Lecture | to communicate about Sashiko
- 47 A list of Sashiko Supply Recommendation
- 48 Asanoha Sashiko Pillow | Sustainable Sashiko Project
- 49 How to avoid Tangling Sashiko Thread
- 50 4 Reasons of Learning Unshin Sashiko Stitching
- 51 Online Sashiko Gathering | The core of Sashiko
- 52 Natural Dye Sashiko Thread 2020 Update
- 53 Care and Eco Sashiko Packages for your order.
- 54 Your Sashiko Review help us in many ways.
- 55 Atsushi’s Sashiko Preference as a Sashiko Artisan
- 56 Reasons why we have several Sashiko Storefront.
- 57 Sashiko Thread Update 2020 | The best for Sashiko
- 58 Sashiko FaceMask Kit | Make it by yourself
- 59 Shipping Update | Sashiko Order in Covid-19 pandemic
- 60 What I can do for Sashiko in COVID-19 Crisis
- 61 Handmade Mask Pattern | From Sashiko Artisan
- 62 Stay home and Sashiko | Sashiko Online Class Special
- 63 What is BORO | Story from Fabrics in Japan
- 64 QuiltCon 2020 Report and Sashiko Mastery Class
- 65 Sashiko Workshop at Loop of the Loom Spring 2020
- 66 Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2020
- 67 Sashiko Fukubukuro (福袋)
- 68 QuiltCon 2020 Sashiko Workshop | Sashiko Mastery
- 69 Japanese Sashiko | Reason of Re-defining
- 70 Sashiko Store Nightmare | a missing package Log
- 71 Sashiko Creation Year | Toward 2020
- 72 Sashiko Class in Japan | Visiting us to Japan
- 73 How to handle Natural Dye Thread & fabric
- 74 Sashiko Workshop in Gladstone NJ | October 19th, 2019
- 75 Quick Update | Types of Sashiko Workshops by Atsushi
- 76 Purl Soho Sashiko Workshop Fall 2019
- 77 Sashiko Patreon | Be Patron for our Sashiko
- 78 Sashiko Contribution | when you need Atsushi to write
- 79 High Context Sashiko Culture | Enjoy in between
- 80 KimOhNo | Your Care will protect the Japanese Kimono
- 81 Authentic Boro ? |What defines Authenticity in Boro
- 82 Zokin (雑巾) | Japanese cleaning cloth
- 83 Keiko visits Otsuchi Sashiko.1
- 84 Good Japanese Vintage Fabric for Boro
- 85 Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko
- 86 Workshop at Loop of the Loom | Soul of Sashiko
- 87 100 of Sashiko Denim Jeans Journey
- 88 Mindful Reading – Follow up of Why Do you Call it Sashiko.
- 89 Why Do You call it Sashiko?
- 90 Sashiko Practice Kit 2019
- 91 Sashiko Instruction | Learn the best strategy
- 92 Sashiko Thread Spring 2019 | Update
- 93 Sashiko Workshop Availability Update 2019
- 94 Sashiko Workshop in Japan
- 95 I am just a man who is good at Sashiko
- 96 Sashiko Boro Knots and more | Follow-up Video
- 97 Sashiko without making knots |Reasons of why
- 98 Indigo Dye Sashiko Thread 2019 | Murazome
- 99 Sashiko Itokiri |A process after Sashiko stitching
- 100 Sashiko Needle Eye | Reason of the best needle
- 101 Sashiko Workshop April 2019 in NYC
- 102 Continuous Sashiko Learning Opportunity
- 103 Online Sashiko Class | Anywhere Anytime.
- 104 To more Caring Society | therefore Sashiko
- 105 Support Sustainable Sashiko Community | with you
- 106 Japanese manner when contact Atsushi about Sashiko
- 107 What means by Learning Sashiko
- 108 Sashiko Frequently Asked Questions
- 109 Sashiko Shopping Experience by Keiko & Atsushi
- 110 Sashiko Challenge Jacket – Connecting Artisans
- 111 Purl Soho Sashiko Workshop 2019
- 112 Sashiko Thread Thickness Comparison
- 113 Wearable Fine Art | Keiko’s Sashiko
- 114 Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2019
- 115 Sashiko Fukubukuro 2019 with fortune in it.
- 116 Is Sashiko Art? | The origin of Sashiko as Folk Art
- 117 Sashiko Live Streaming | As is work of Atsushi
- 118 Sashiko Packaging Philosophy and Gift Wrapping
- 119 Sashiko Holiday Deal 2018 | Ichigo Ichie
- 120 The first Sashiko Pop Up | 75 Collective
- 121 Sashiko Slideshow | Preview of what we do.
- 122 Basic Sashiko Denim Mending | Quick Patching
- 123 Back Order Sashiko Jacket 2018 SJ
- 124 Sashiko with Keiko Futatsuya
- 125 75 COLLECTIVE x Sashiko Workshop
- 126 Enjoy Sashiko in Happy Holidays
- 127 Sashiko Mending Tutorials | Upcycle and Repurpose
- 128 Top 5 Sashiko Tips | Common Misunderstanding
- 129 Why Sashiko Thread | Compare to the other
- 130 Sashiko Stocklist | Shops with Respect to Sashiko
- 131 Sashiko Thread for Denim Mending
- 132 Sashiko Class | What you can learn from us
- 133 Hitomezashi Sashiko Workshop
- 134 Eileen Fisher x Sashiko Workshop | Making Space
- 135 Japan Society NYC x Sashiko Workshop | follow Up
- 136 Sashiko Updates Fall 2018 | New Project & Workshops
- 137 Sashiko Follow Up | For Sashiko Workshop Graduates
- 138 Support Sashiko | Not only technique but Mindset
- 139 Sashiko Asanoha Fukin | How to Sashiko in Order
- 140 Sashiko Workshops September 2018 |Quick Update
- 141 Difference Sashiko and Boro | Sashiko Story Vol 2
- 142 Sashiko Video Log Story Vol 1 | What is Sashiko
- 143 Sashiko Alumni Interview Caroline | Sashiko on Ordinary Cloth
- 144 Sashiko Alumni Interviews | Great Sashiko from our Alumni
- 145 After-Workshop Celebration | Sashiko Workshop July 2018
- 146 Sashiko Thread 2018 Summer | Quick Update of Sashiko Thread
- 147 Hitomezashi Sashiko | What is the difference?
- 148 Why our Workshop to learn Sashiko Running Stitch?
- 149 Stitched Sashiko and Woven Sashiko in History
- 150 Sashiko Japanese National Soccer Uniform
- 151 Muban Sashiko Thread | Once in a life-time Color
- 152 About our Indigo Dye Sashiko Thread
- 153 Some Production and Some Consumption
- 154 Sashiko Swatches Collection 5th | #50 Boro Inspired
- 155 Sashiko Guide | List of Information Here
- 156 Online Sashiko Workshop | Learn wherever you are
- 157 Pastel Color Sashiko Thread | Unique Color Available
- 158 Kogin Sashiko | Another Ramification of Sashiko
- 159 Sashiko Analogy | For Understanding of Sashiko
- 160 Kakishibu Dyed Thread | Hand Dyed with Persimmon
- 161 Otsuchi Recovery Sashiko Project
- 162 Sashiko Exhibition Report | May 8th to 12th in 2018
- 163 No more Judging Your Sashiko | Atsushi’s Message
- 164 Sashiko Exhibition Tokyo 2018 | In Kugayama, Japan
- 165 Boro Inspired Sashiko Patchwork Workshop | May 3rd
- 166 Shop Sashiko Thread | Get the best for Sashiko
- 167 Correct Sashiko Wrong Sashiko
- 168 After Sashiko Workshop Spring 2018 | Follow Ups
- 169 Spring Sashiko Sale 2018 | Only a few days!
- 170 Why loops in Sashiko Running Stitching
- 171 Tinted by Nature | Joining an exhibition in Brooklyn
- 172 My Sashiko Story | 1. Care & Respect to others
- 173 A Sashiko Thread Secret | Reward your time
- 174 Purple & Blue Natural Sashiko Thread
- 175 Sashiko Workshop Spring 2018 | Sashiko Stitching!
- 176 Online Sashiko Class Video Library
- 177 Arranging Sashiko Workshop | Bring Sashiko to your group.
- 178 Why you want to Buy Sashiko Thread from us
- 179 Sashiko Stitching Live Streaming | Sashi.Co Channel
- 180 Sashiko Exhibition with Otsuchi | The Power of Sashiko
- 181 Sashiko Kasane | Wisdom of Overlay Stitches
- 182 To keep Sustainable Sashiko Tutorials & Database
- 183 Sashiko Cushion Cover Collection 2018
- 184 Importance of ordinary day | Mindful Sashiko
- 185 For Sashiko Workshop Graduates | Follow up
- 186 Sashiko and Boro | Translation from Sashi.Co Article
- 187 Sashiko Rules | Right & Wrong in Sashiko Stitching?
- 188 A Happy Sashiko New Year of 2018 | Sashiko Updates
- 189 Sashiko Thread Sample Booklet | All Natural Dye
- 190 Sashiko Workshop Basic & Core in January 2018
- 191 Japanese Traditional Boro | We Revive them
- 192 Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya | Sashiko Artisans
- 193 Sashiko Thread Thanksgiving Weekend Discount
- 194 NYC Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2018
- 195 Sashiko Workshop Graduate Achievements Part.1
- 196 Sashiko Denim Mending Live Streaming
- 197 Sashiko Denim Repair Service and Fee
- 198 Sashiko Mending Gathering | Upcycle What you Love
- 199 Sashiko Pattern Preprinted or Transfer Pattern Yourself
- 200 Patreon Special Offer| Sashiko Stitched Fabric Discount
- 201 Sashiko and Animism | Power of thoughts
- 202 Contemporary Boro | By Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya
- 203 2017 Fall Sashiko Workshop | Tribeca Area in NYC
- 204 Sashiko Jacket 2nd | Description of Sashiko Jackets
- 205 Sashiko Q&A | to introduce what Sashiko is
- 206 Sashiko Bag 1st | Description of Sashiko Bags
- 207 Inspiring handmade Sashiko Artwork
- 208 Sashiko Road Trip | Visiting your city with Sashiko
- 209 Sashiko Instagram | Photos from Sashi.Co & Us
- 210 Customize Sashiko Workshop in Japan
- 211 Sashiko Swatches Collection 4th | #015 ~ #019
- 212 Japanese Shima Kasuri Textile for Sashiko
- 213 Natural Indigo Dyed Thread | Perfect for Sashiko
- 214 Tulip Sashiko Needle Big Eye Straight
- 215 Hand-Stitched Sashiko Jeans ~ ASANO-HA CO1
- 216 Modern Denim Fashion with Japanese Sashiko
- 217 A Subtle difference in Sashiko White Thread
- 218 Sashiko Dream after sharing what we have
- 219 Gradation Color Sashiko Thread with Sample Stitching
- 220 No More New Cloth ~ Is it even possible?
- 221 Speed of Sashiko ~ How fast can we stitch
- 222 Wallet Sashiko Boro Repair Project
- 223 Sashiko Patchwork and its Concept
- 224 Japanese Dressmaker Tracing Paper for Sashiko
- 225 Natural Dye Sashiko Thread List for 2017_S Collection
- 226 Is Sashiko Expensive Art for wealthy people?
- 227 Sashi.Co Original Color Sashiko Thread
- 228 Mingei Art Movement in Japan and Sashiko
- 229 Successful Sashiko Workshop in NYC
- 230 Slow Living Lifestyle with Sashiko Stitching
- 231 Why Learning Sashiko from Professionals
- 232 The First Indigo Dyed Sashiko Thread
- 233 June 2017 Sashiko Workshop in NYC
- 234 Sashiko Swatches Collection Third | #007 ~ #014
- 235 HandsOn Sashiko Workshops | Meet Atsushi and Learn
- 236 A Sashiko Workshop Graduate makes Beautiful Jacket
- 237 Sashiko Thread Color | Original White Bright White
- 238 Coron Sashiko Thread Available in USA
- 239 Keiko Futatsuya | Genius Sashiko Designer
- 240 Atsushi Futatsuya | Sashiko Artisan & Story-Teller
- 241 Sashiko Stitched Fabric from our acheivement
- 242 Sashiko Swatches Second | #004 ~ #006
- 243 Sashiko Thread Sale Deal & Promotion
- 244 Sashiko Pattern | Explore the Tradition
- 245 Sashiko Swatches | #001 ~ #003
- 246 Sashiko Thread Bulk Discount for Stitchers
- 247 Boro from Ground ~ Tokiyama Sashiko
- 248 Sashiko Jackets by Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya
- 249 Mylar Paper | Best Supply to Transfer Material
- 250 Sashiko Dish Towel ~ Practice Sahiko on Sarashi
- 251 KUON Special Order Boro Jacket
- 252 Sashiko Starter Set | Everything you need to Start
- 253 Sashiko Pattern Book with as many as 92 of patterns
- 254 Directory of Sashiko Tutorial Videos
- 255 BORO | Textile Art from Ancient Japan
- 256 Sashiko Thread | The key of good Sashiko
- 257 Mending Jeans and Garments with Sashiko
- 258 How to Start Sashiko | A tutorial from Sashiko Artisans
- 259 Sashiko mending project in one warm day.
- 260 Sashiko Tote Bag #004 by Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya
- 261 Sashiko Thimble | Helpful tool when get used to
- 262 Sashiko Needle | which to buy for Sashiko?
- 263 Natural Dye Sashiko Thread / Beauty of Nature
- 264 Sashiko Pattern Transfer Practice Kit
- 265 Sashiko Definition and Terminology
- 266 What is Sashiko? | As a Sashiko Artisan
- 267 Sashiko Mending Jeans / How I enjoy Sashiko
- 268 Sashiko Workshop Location and Availability
- 269 Sashiko Tools I recommend | I use them, of course
- 270 How to make Sashiko thread Bobbin (Itomaki)
- 271 How to transfer Sashiko Patterns on to the fabric
- 272 Great questions in F.I.T Speech / Sashiko Presentation
- 273 Thank you for the Speech @ FIT & Workshops
- 274 1883 INDIGO DYEING | Japanese Natural Dye Artist
- 275 2017 Sashiko Workshops | Start Sashiko with us
QuiltCon 2025 Sashiko Workshops & Lecture Details
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Consulting Work for Sashiko Project
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Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2025
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Sashiko Lecture at Bennington College
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Good Thread for Sashiko – Updated in 2024
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Shopping Sashiko Supplies in Japan
I occasionally receive a quesiton whether we have a place (store-front) offering our Sashiko Supplies in Japan from those who ...
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Sashiko Workshop [Core & Essence] and [Application & Practice]
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Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2024
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Explanation for Different Sashiko Classes We Offer
It has been 6 years since I started "teaching" Sashiko as my action to react to many requests. For me, ...
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QuiltCon 2024 Sashiko Workshop Details
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Help to Thread the Sashiko Needle (For Difficulty in Threading)
In order to appreciate & respect the original purpose of Sashiko, we use specific threads & needles. Because of the ...
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New Sashiko Online Course in 2023
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Visiting Sashiko Japan 2023
10 years ago. Everything of my current Sashiko Journey started in 2013. My life was full of Sashiko even before ...
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Local Report of Harikuyou – Sashiko Archive From Patreon
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A Style of Hari Kuyou (針供養)- Sashiko Archive From Patreon
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Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2023
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Links for Sashiko Activities
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Sashiko Japan Tour 2023 – Spring
Stitching Sashiko Together in Japan, while sharing the view of my Sashiko Experience. It has been my dream to make ...
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QuiltCon 2023 Sashiko Workshop & Lecture Announcement
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QuiltCon 2023 Sashiko Workshop Details
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Monthly Sashiko Gathering in English
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In-Person Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2022 to 2023
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How to Enter Sashiko Coupon Code
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Suitable Fabric for Sashiko
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QuiltCon 2022 Sashiko Workshops Details
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Thank you Coupon for Return Sashiko Customers
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Sashiko Class Arrangement under Covid-19 pandemic
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Sashiko and Illumination
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Sashiko Jackets Portfolio
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Sashiko Webinar Series | Learn what Sashiko is for us
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Sashiko in Other Languages besides JP and ENG
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QuiltCon 2022 Sashiko Workshops Announcement
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Japan Tour visiting Sashiko actually exist.
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Sashiko Tour Japan Spring 2022 | with Tanpopo Journey
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Sashiko Japan Tour in 2022 with Atsushi
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Sashiko Customer Support | Thank you for your support
It is my sincere hope to support our customers who purchase Sashiko supplies & tools from us. This is a ...
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Online Sashiko Class 2021 Update
It has been almost 2 years since I had started offering the Online Sashiko Class. It has been a great ...
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Sashiko Copyright Policy on our Stories & photos
As Sashiko gets popular, I receive many kinds of questions & requests. Please check this article for Sashiko Copyright on ...
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Does Sashiko make knots or No Knots?
One of the frequent questions I receive is about “Knots” at the beginning & ending of Sashiko stitching. "Does Sashiko ...
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Update of Our Sashiko January 2021
Happy New Year! I know it is a late greeting on January 18th. I apologize for slow update on this ...
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Shipping Annoucement over Holidays 2020 ~2021
Merry Christmas! I hope your holiday season is a bit better in peace, joy, and happiness. I sincerely appreciate supporting ...
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Sashiko Fukubukuro 2021
The year of 2020 became such a strange, difficult, and challenging year. I am happy and relieved to write this ...
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Sashiko Zoom Lecture | to communicate about Sashiko
It has been a great fun to share the Sashiko we practice on Youtube in form of "Sashiko Live Streaming" ...
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A list of Sashiko Supply Recommendation
Sashiko is simple form of hand-stitching developed in Japan. I believe anyone can learn it and practice it with great ...
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Asanoha Sashiko Pillow | Sustainable Sashiko Project
My goal is to share the Sashiko that the Japanese have been practicing. This website, Upcycle Stitches, exist to achive ...
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How to avoid Tangling Sashiko Thread
The "Sashiko Thread (we recommend)" is specifically designed for the Sashiko stitching. Therefore, a skein of thread may get tangled ...
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4 Reasons of Learning Unshin Sashiko Stitching
There is no such a thing as Right or Wrong in Sashiko. However, it doesn't mean there is no "form" ...
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Online Sashiko Gathering | The core of Sashiko
I often wonder what Sashiko was for the Japanese in 17th or 18th century. A few hundred years later, I ...
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Natural Dye Sashiko Thread 2020 Update
We sincerely appreciate your understanding & interest in our Natural Dye Sashiko Thread. It has been a great pleasure to ...
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Care and Eco Sashiko Packages for your order.
I am a big believer of the power of hands. It may sound strange, but I believe I can make ...
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Your Sashiko Review help us in many ways.
We sincerely appreciate you choosing Upcycle Stitches as your Sashiko supplier. It is our pleasure to share what we are ...
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Atsushi’s Sashiko Preference as a Sashiko Artisan
I have several social media to share the Sashiko we have been practicing. Each social media has a theme & ...
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Reasons why we have several Sashiko Storefront.
Upcycle Stitches & Sashi.Co are both online based business / a group of Sashiko artisans. We offer an option to ...
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Sashiko Thread Update 2020 | The best for Sashiko
One of the most frequent question I receive is about the thread. "Do we have to use the specific thread ...
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Sashiko FaceMask Kit | Make it by yourself
I introduced some of Sashiko Stitched Facemask on Instagram. I appreciate many admiration on comments. At the same time, I ...
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Shipping Update | Sashiko Order in Covid-19 pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused many countries to take necessary measures in global/international shipping. We, as Upcycle Stitches, are ...
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What I can do for Sashiko in COVID-19 Crisis
It is quite sad, frustrated, and scary to experience the pandemic in today's society. Following the necessary precautions such as ...
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Handmade Mask Pattern | From Sashiko Artisan
It is so unfortunate and sad that we have to go through the crisis of COVID-19. We can beat this ...
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Stay home and Sashiko | Sashiko Online Class Special
As much as it is scary, frustrating, and sad to experience the pandemic of COVID-19, I support the Federal/State government ...
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What is BORO | Story from Fabrics in Japan
In a process of teaching the Sashiko we have been practicing for a long time, I often receive a question ...
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QuiltCon 2020 Report and Sashiko Mastery Class
It was a delightful experience to be part of QuiltCon 2020 in Austin, Texas. QuiltCon is such an amazing event ...
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Sashiko Workshop at Loop of the Loom Spring 2020
It is an honor to come back to the beautiful Saori Weaving Studio in NYC, Loop of the Loom, for ...
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Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2020
As I had announced in 2019, I plan to focus on my creative activities (Sashiko stitching) in 2020. Therefore, I ...
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Sashiko Fukubukuro (福袋)
Fukubukuro (福袋) is an interesting Japanese custom to celebrate the new year with hoping for the wealth of the year ...
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QuiltCon 2020 Sashiko Workshop | Sashiko Mastery
This is a notice blog article for the participants of the QuiltCon 2020 Sashiko Workshop in Austin, Texas on 21st ...
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Japanese Sashiko | Reason of Re-defining
Recently, I took an action of re-defining Japanese Sashiko by creating the new website (https://www.japanesesashiko.com/) as well as Facebook Group ...
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Sashiko Store Nightmare | a missing package Log
It has been almost 3 years since we have started the Online Store. Thanks to many understanding customers, we have ...
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Sashiko Creation Year | Toward 2020
It has been almost 3 years since the day I had offered the first Sashiko workshop in the United States ...
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Sashiko Class in Japan | Visiting us to Japan
We receive many inquiries about the Sashiko Class/Workshop in Japan. We only offer a Sashiko Class in Japan for those ...
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How to handle Natural Dye Thread & fabric
The soft color from the natural dyes is significantly different from the vivid color with chemical dyes. We enjoy the ...
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Sashiko Workshop in Gladstone NJ | October 19th, 2019
Another great opportunity to learn Sashiko Stitching from Atsushi Futatsuya. We are offering the Sashiko Workshop in Gladstone NJ. In ...
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Quick Update | Types of Sashiko Workshops by Atsushi
I received a question about types of Sashiko Workshops. With receiving so many requests, we limited the types of Sashiko ...
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Purl Soho Sashiko Workshop Fall 2019
It is my pleasure to announce that I will be coming back to Purl Soho. A happy announcement of Purl ...
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Sashiko Patreon | Be Patron for our Sashiko
I have been sharing a lot of Sashiko stories (history, traditions, culture, and wisdom of Sashiko) on Instagram and Facebook ...
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Sashiko Contribution | when you need Atsushi to write
Since 2019, I experienced the steep increase of inquiries asking me to write my insight, opinion, or understanding of Sashiko ...
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High Context Sashiko Culture | Enjoy in between
Cultural Appropriation can be very hurtful when it is done intentionally. Although it is not less painful to see the ...
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KimOhNo | Your Care will protect the Japanese Kimono
I feel anxious. The fear of someone overwriting the word we sincerely value is beyond the words. Kim Kardashian, a ...
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Authentic Boro ? |What defines Authenticity in Boro
The word "Boro" in textile gets its popularity day by day. Boro means a piece of rag (torn fabric) with ...
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Zokin (雑巾) | Japanese cleaning cloth
Have you heard the term "Zokin" in your Sashiko research? I have found several discussion about Zokin online and surprised ...
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Keiko visits Otsuchi Sashiko.1
Keiko (from Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya) visited Otsuchi to share the workshop with members of Otsuchi Recover Sashiko Project on ...
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Good Japanese Vintage Fabric for Boro
The word "Boro (襤褸)" is a Japanese word for a piece of rag. However, the word itself may be more ...
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Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko
The recent discussion about Sashiko started on FB group following in Instagram & our FB group taught me a variety ...
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Workshop at Loop of the Loom | Soul of Sashiko
It is an honor to announce the Sashiko Workshop (Core & Basic) collaborating with a beloved SAORI weaving studio in ...
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100 of Sashiko Denim Jeans Journey
One Denim Jeans with Sashiko stitching completing within 4 days. A story from my dear friend, Dag Force, motivated me ...
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Mindful Reading – Follow up of Why Do you Call it Sashiko.
Thank you for all of the comments for the previous post, "Why Do you Call it Sashiko?". I learned a ...
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Why Do You call it Sashiko?
Thank you very much for reading our website & Instagram (FB) posts. I really would like to ask for your ...
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Sashiko Practice Kit 2019
It is our pleasure to announce the new release of "Sashiko Practice Kit 2019" as a set of "everything you ...
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Sashiko Instruction | Learn the best strategy
Unlike the other major Sashiko companies, we do not offer many "Sashiko Kits" for customers. We know that there is ...
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Sashiko Thread Spring 2019 | Update
I used to stick to only one type of Sashiko Thread. After opening the online store in the USA, I ...
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Sashiko Workshop Availability Update 2019
Thank you for reaching out to us for the information about Sashiko Workshop in 2019. To be honest, I wasn't ...
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Sashiko Workshop in Japan
We appreciate the interest in our Sashiko Workshop opportunity in Japan. As of 2019, we only offer the Sashiko/Boro Workshop ...
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I am just a man who is good at Sashiko
Every time I meet new people, I am surprised how much others appreciate what I do - Sashiko. Some respect ...
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Sashiko Boro Knots and more | Follow-up Video
I summarized the wisdom of "Sashiko Overlay stitching (not making knots in Sashiko)" in the previous blog post. I tried ...
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Sashiko without making knots |Reasons of why
It is one of the frequently asked questions regarding the Sashiko we practice; Sashiko without making knots. We usually (traditionally) ...
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Indigo Dye Sashiko Thread 2019 | Murazome
The Sashiko threads dyed by Keiko with Natural Dyes are one of our popular supply. We proudly offer the Indigo ...
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Sashiko Itokiri |A process after Sashiko stitching
In the Sashiko we practice, we sometimes use the both side of fabric as the finished side (both sides finished ...
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Sashiko Needle Eye | Reason of the best needle
A good needle for Sashiko can make a significant difference in Sashiko stitching. One of the factors we need to ...
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Sashiko Workshop April 2019 in NYC
I am happy to announce that we finalize the Sashiko Stitching Workshop (Core & Basic) opportunity in this coming Spring ...
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Continuous Sashiko Learning Opportunity
This is follow-up information for the former participants of Sashiko Stitching Workshop (Core and Basic) provided by Atsushi. If you ...
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Online Sashiko Class | Anywhere Anytime.
It is my pleasure to start offering the Sashiko Online Class via videos on our Vimeo page & Follow-Up Live ...
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To more Caring Society | therefore Sashiko
This article is more like my (Atsushi's) personal note - may be unrelated to Sashiko. However, I wanted to share ...
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Support Sustainable Sashiko Community | with you
After the article (and Instagram post) with honest feeling, I received many kind words that I can be just who ...
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Japanese manner when contact Atsushi about Sashiko
Our goal is to share the Sashiko we enjoy & love. It is our pleasure to receive a feedback and ...
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What means by Learning Sashiko
"Sashiko & Boro is getting so popular, especially in Western Textile Culture." The numbers of questions I receive tripled in ...
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Sashiko Frequently Asked Questions
Since I started introducing Sashiko online (here and Youtube)in 2017, I have been receiving many questions. As a group of ...
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Sashiko Shopping Experience by Keiko & Atsushi
It is our goal to provide "everything" you need to enjoy Japanese Sashiko. We are still a group of Keiko ...
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Sashiko Challenge Jacket – Connecting Artisans
Sashiko existed in ordinary days of the ordinary Japanese people, hundreds of years ago when Japan was still isolated from ...
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Purl Soho Sashiko Workshop 2019
It is an honor to announce that I will be teaching Sashiko at Purl Soho Sashiko Workshop 2019. When I ...
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Sashiko Thread Thickness Comparison
Choosing the appropriate Sashiko thread for your Sashiko project is one of the most important factors to have beautiful & ...
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Wearable Fine Art | Keiko’s Sashiko
They are stunning beautiful. I will site the client's word: it is a pleasure to have Wearable Fine Art. All ...
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Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2019
Thanks to many participants who shared their great time with us in Sashiko workshops, the Sashiko workshop by Atsushi Futatsuya ...
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Sashiko Fukubukuro 2019 with fortune in it.
The Japanese have an interesting custom to celebrate the new year with purchasing "lucky-bag" so-called Fukubukuro (A bag filled with ...
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Is Sashiko Art? | The origin of Sashiko as Folk Art
Well. This can be a bit surprising for some of you. When I question myself, "Is Sashiko Art?", the answer ...
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Sashiko Live Streaming | As is work of Atsushi
One of the significant change for Atsushi in 2018 is the Sashiko Live Streaming on Instagram and Youtube. In 2017, we started broadcasting ...
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Sashiko Packaging Philosophy and Gift Wrapping
Sashiko's core concept is Japanese philosophy of "Mottainai - too good to waste." Since I am in the culture of ...
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Sashiko Holiday Deal 2018 | Ichigo Ichie
One of the most significant paradigm shift that Sashi.C0 & Keiko Futatsuya had was the redefinition of the value of ...
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The first Sashiko Pop Up | 75 Collective
It was such a blast to be part of the Holiday Pop-Up event, 75 Collective, in TriBeca. We sincerely appreciate ...
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Sashiko Slideshow | Preview of what we do.
Thanks to my friends, I may be able to have a booth at the pop-up event, 75 COLLECTIVE, for December ...
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Basic Sashiko Denim Mending | Quick Patching
One of the reasons that the word of Sashiko gets spread is a slow-fashion movement with Denim Jeans Mending. I ...
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Back Order Sashiko Jacket 2018 SJ
We. as Sashi,Co & Keiko Futatsuya as well as Upcycle Stitches, make several Sashiko Jackets (or Sashiko Coats) per year ...
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Sashiko with Keiko Futatsuya
It was such a wonderful 10 days enjoying Sashiko with Keiko Futatsuya. She had traveled from Japan between November 14th ...
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75 COLLECTIVE x Sashiko Workshop
It is my honor to be a part of the great event in December, in TriBeCa area organized by my ...
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Enjoy Sashiko in Happy Holidays
Leaves on trees get colored then fall down. We expect the snow soon and we kind of stay inside more ...
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Sashiko Mending Tutorials | Upcycle and Repurpose
This is a summary of Sashiko Mending Tutorials collaborating to Sashiko techniques that I occasionally practice on my Sashiko Mending ...
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Top 5 Sashiko Tips | Common Misunderstanding
Sashiko is a form of simple hand stitching developed in Japan. It is relatively easy to start, and we can ...
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Why Sashiko Thread | Compare to the other
In the Instagram Sashiko Live-Streaming (in Japanese), we had a great talk about the reasons to use Sashiko thread instead ...
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Sashiko Stocklist | Shops with Respect to Sashiko
It is one of the biggest pleasure in life to share the similar value. We are happy to introduce some ...
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Sashiko Thread for Denim Mending
I learned that many people come across the word "Sashiko" throughout searching for the mending technique. It isn't quite popular ...
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Sashiko Class | What you can learn from us
Sashiko is a form of very simple hand-stitching. We believe that anyone can practice, enjoy and even master Sashiko stitching ...
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Hitomezashi Sashiko Workshop
Sashiko is a very simple form of hand stitching. Therefore, the Sashiko Stitching Workshop (Core & Essence) covers most of ...
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Eileen Fisher x Sashiko Workshop | Making Space
We are very excited to announce that Atsushi will offer the Sashiko Stitching Workshop at the "Making Space", which is ...
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Japan Society NYC x Sashiko Workshop | follow Up
Thank you very much for being a part of a great evening, Japan Society NYC x Sashiko Workshop by Atsushi ...
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Sashiko Updates Fall 2018 | New Project & Workshops
I cannot believe it is almost the end of September already. It has been quite eventful early autumn for us. Here ...
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Sashiko Follow Up | For Sashiko Workshop Graduates
In 2018, I offer Sashiko Workshops in different locations by collaborating with honorable organizations and groups of beautiful people. If ...
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Support Sashiko | Not only technique but Mindset
Sashiko is a form of simple stitching developed in Japan. The technique itself is pretty simple. Sashiko become popular because ...
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Sashiko Asanoha Fukin | How to Sashiko in Order
Sashiko Fukin (刺し子ふきん)is one of the most popular Sashiko items in Japan. Fukin means a sampler or a dish-cloth. The ...
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Sashiko Workshops September 2018 |Quick Update
I had the month of August as a "Workshop Free month" to focus on my Sashiko Projects. It was a ...
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Difference Sashiko and Boro | Sashiko Story Vol 2
I am happy to continue this journey of making the Video Log with Sashiko Stories. Here is Sashiko Video Log Story ...
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Sashiko Video Log Story Vol 1 | What is Sashiko
I am happy to start the Video Log with Sashiko Stories. I write many articles on this website, but it ...
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Sashiko Alumni Interview Caroline | Sashiko on Ordinary Cloth
We are very happy to introduce Caroline, an amazing Sashiko (and more) artist working with ordinary fashion and creative Sashiko ...
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Sashiko Alumni Interviews | Great Sashiko from our Alumni
It has been almost 2 years since I had offered the first Sashiko Workshop in NYC. It is my pleasure ...
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After-Workshop Celebration | Sashiko Workshop July 2018
It was another great weekend in NYC with Sashiko Workshop July 2018. Smiles, excitement, and good feedbacks always encourage me ...
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Sashiko Thread 2018 Summer | Quick Update of Sashiko Thread
Happy Summer! Here is a quick update of our availability of Sashiko Thread 2018 Summer. We have added several new ...
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Hitomezashi Sashiko | What is the difference?
As of 2018, I mainly offer 2 kinds of workshops. One is Sashiko Stitching Workshop (Basic & Core) to share ...
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Why our Workshop to learn Sashiko Running Stitch?
Another great opportunity to learn Sashiko in Sashiko Stitching Workshop (Core & Basic) is coming up within 3 weeks. I ...
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Stitched Sashiko and Woven Sashiko in History
I received a question regarding "Aikido Gi (合気道着 = Uniform for Martial Art called Aikido)" with Sashiko. The famous fashion ...
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Sashiko Japanese National Soccer Uniform
A few hours to the second soccer match of the Japanese National Soccer Team. Do you know, in the World ...
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Muban Sashiko Thread | Once in a life-time Color
This is a story how we come up with the offer of No-numbered, Muban Sashiko Thread, to provide the color ...
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About our Indigo Dye Sashiko Thread
”What kind of Indigo Dye do you practice on the Indigo Dye Sashiko Thread?” We received the question above on ...
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Some Production and Some Consumption
I am merely a Sashiko practitioner who enjoys stitching. Neither did I start introducing Sashiko to advocate the current social issues, ...
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Sashiko Swatches Collection 5th | #50 Boro Inspired
Here is our 5th Collection of Sashiko Swatches for sale. Memorable #50 are so-called "Boro Inspired" Sashiko stitched Fabric. They ...
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Sashiko Guide | List of Information Here
Thank you for visiting Upcycle Stitches Website. We have been adding more blog posts to enrich the contents of Sashiko ...
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Online Sashiko Workshop | Learn wherever you are
[Update for Online Sashiko Learning Opportunity] Online Sashiko Class | Anywhere Anytime. After receiving so many emails regarding the Online ...
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Pastel Color Sashiko Thread | Unique Color Available
Look at these unique Pastel Color Sashiko Thread! We have been very happy with our Sashiko Collection; 15 Mono Colored and ...
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Kogin Sashiko | Another Ramification of Sashiko
Sashiko is a broad term for needleworks developed in Japan. Kogin Sashiko (SashiKogin) is one of the well-known ramifications of ...
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Sashiko Analogy | For Understanding of Sashiko
"What is Sashiko exactly?" This is probably the question in your mind. A question of "Am I doing correctly?" would ...
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Kakishibu Dyed Thread | Hand Dyed with Persimmon
5/15 Update for Kakishibu Dyed Thread Ever since we first introduced the Kakishibu Dyed Thread in summer 2018, we have ...
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Otsuchi Recovery Sashiko Project
It has been almost 7 years since I had encountered this beautiful project: Otsuchi Recovery Sashiko Project. I sometimes refer ...
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Sashiko Exhibition Report | May 8th to 12th in 2018
We have been enjoying to have many visitors to our very first Sashiko Exhibition in Tokyo 2018. Keiko, the Sashiko ...
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No more Judging Your Sashiko | Atsushi’s Message
I believe you have come to our website to look for the Sashiko Information. The Sashiko information you would like ...
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Sashiko Exhibition Tokyo 2018 | In Kugayama, Japan
We are happy to announce the Sashiko Exhibition Tokyo 2018 with Keiko Futatsuya (Sashi.Co) and Otsuchi Sashiko Project. This is ...
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Boro Inspired Sashiko Patchwork Workshop | May 3rd
May 3rd, 2018. This day became another great milestone on our Sashiko Journey, to learn what we can provide throughout our ...
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Shop Sashiko Thread | Get the best for Sashiko
Are you looking for Sashiko Thread? You got to the perfect place to Shop Sashiko Thread. We offer a variety ...
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Correct Sashiko Wrong Sashiko
Are you seeking for "Correct" Sashiko? It is one of the most popular questions on this website. Is my Sashiko ...
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After Sashiko Workshop Spring 2018 | Follow Ups
It was such a nice weekend in Tribeca, NYC, with wonderful participants to the Sashiko Workshop. This is a notification ...
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Spring Sashiko Sale 2018 | Only a few days!
Here is a great deal as Spring Sashiko Sale 2018. As you may have noticed, we do not offer much ...
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Why loops in Sashiko Running Stitching
I have received many questions in my Youtube Videos when I make loops at the corners I change the direction ...
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Tinted by Nature | Joining an exhibition in Brooklyn
We are honored to be part of the exhibition "Tinted by Nature" curation of naturally dyed Sashiko thread and Sashiko ...
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My Sashiko Story | 1. Care & Respect to others
It is my great honor that you are reading this article from millions of articles about Sashiko. I decided to ...
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A Sashiko Thread Secret | Reward your time
I have been introducing how great our collection of Sashiko Threads are. However, I just realized I haven't explained well ...
![Blue Natural Sashiko Thread Cover](https://i0.wp.com/upcyclestitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NaturalDyeSashikoThread_Second_3.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Purple & Blue Natural Sashiko Thread
Another update of our beautiful "hand-dyed" Natural Sashiko Thread. This time, we are offering purple and blue natural Sashiko Thread ...
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Sashiko Workshop Spring 2018 | Sashiko Stitching!
I am so happy to announce that I offer another Sashiko Workshops in New York City, Manhattan Tribeca Neighboorhood. If ...
Online Sashiko Class Video Library
Here is a list of Online Sashiko Class Videos (Online Sashiko Class Video Library). In order to participate in the ...
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Arranging Sashiko Workshop | Bring Sashiko to your group.
Are you interested in Sashiko Workshop and cannot find the appropriate the instructor/expert? Atsushi can offer you and your group ...
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Why you want to Buy Sashiko Thread from us
I have been feeling a boom in Sashiko stitching recently. Especially in 2018, there are more search in terms of ...
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Sashiko Stitching Live Streaming | Sashi.Co Channel
Atsushi & Keiko Fuatsuya host Sashiko Stitching Live Streaming on Youtube. Atsushi is the main host, and Keiko supervises what ...
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Sashiko Exhibition with Otsuchi | The Power of Sashiko
The big earthquake hit Northeast Japan, almost 7 years ago, a cold day in March. In a process of recovering from ...
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Sashiko Kasane | Wisdom of Overlay Stitches
In regular hand-stitching, people use a knot to hold the thread & stitchings. We usually do not make a knot ...
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To keep Sustainable Sashiko Tutorials & Database
Since 2017, I have received many questions and requests regarding Sashiko technique and workshops from all over the world. As ...
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Sashiko Cushion Cover Collection 2018
Upcycle Stitches LLC and Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya are happy to announce the release of new Sashiko item collection. We ...
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Importance of ordinary day | Mindful Sashiko
It has been a long time since my last post, which was about Sashiko Workshop Weekend in NYC. It means ...
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For Sashiko Workshop Graduates | Follow up
I always get encouraged by all of your voices (feedbacks & reviews) for my Sashiko Workshop. For those who are ...
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Sashiko and Boro | Translation from Sashi.Co Article
*This is a translation article from Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya about Sashiko and Boro. Boro and Sashiko in English We ...
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Sashiko Rules | Right & Wrong in Sashiko Stitching?
One of the frequent questions I receive when I actually show my Sashiko stitching is that I am not following ...
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A Happy Sashiko New Year of 2018 | Sashiko Updates
A Happy New Year! I hope 2018 will be another Happy Sashiko New Year for you. We started the business ...
![Sashiko Thread Sample Photo](https://i0.wp.com/upcyclestitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/itomaki.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Sashiko Thread Sample Booklet | All Natural Dye
Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya has been producing the Natural Dye Sashiko Thread for almost 3 years. We receive many positive reviews, ...
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Sashiko Workshop Basic & Core in January 2018
I am happy to announce that I can offer another opportunity for Sashiko Workshop Basic & Core on January 13th ...
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Japanese Traditional Boro | We Revive them
"Boro (襤褸)" means a piece of ragged cloth in Japanese. Recently, with spreading a word & culture of "Boro" spreading ...
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Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya | Sashiko Artisans
Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya offers a variety of hand-made Sashiko Art, produced by Keiko Futatsuya and her company (friends). Keiko ...
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Sashiko Thread Thanksgiving Weekend Discount
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is the Sashiko Thread Thanksgiving Weekend Discount Deal! Use the code for "7% OFF" of our Sashiko Thread ...
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NYC Sashiko Workshop Schedule 2018
The Sashiko Workshops in Tribeca (in 2017) was a great success. I have received so many positive reviews, and I ...
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Sashiko Workshop Graduate Achievements Part.1
Since I started Sashiko Workshop in 2016, I have shared my Sashiko expertise with more than 50 people. Thanks to ...
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Sashiko Denim Mending Live Streaming
Online Live Streaming sounded a bit overwhelming to me. I thought I would need a list of good equipment and streaming ...
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Sashiko Denim Repair Service and Fee
I am so pleased to receive many compliments to my jeans after performing the Sashiko Denim Repair. Although I started ...
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Sashiko Mending Gathering | Upcycle What you Love
The Sashiko mending workshop I had offered in past was a great success. I have received great numbers of positive ...
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Sashiko Pattern Preprinted or Transfer Pattern Yourself
I frequently get a common question when I talk about the process of preparing the Sashiko project. "Which is better, ...
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Patreon Special Offer| Sashiko Stitched Fabric Discount
Our goal is to introduce what Sashiko is. In order to achieve the goal, we share the sashiko fabric we stitched ...
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Sashiko and Animism | Power of thoughts
Well. Don't freak out by the title of "Sashiko and Animism". It is still the website to introduce Sashiko. I ...
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Contemporary Boro | By Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya
The word of "Contemporary Boro" may confuse you a bit. But let me try to explain. Boro is a type ...
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2017 Fall Sashiko Workshop | Tribeca Area in NYC
Yes! Here is the latest information about upcoming 2017 Fall Sashiko Workshop. We are happy to announce that we offer ...
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Sashiko Jacket 2nd | Description of Sashiko Jackets
Sashiko artworks produced by Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya are mostly "one-of-a-kind" products. We use the vintage fabric from 1900's (sometimes ...
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Sashiko Q&A | to introduce what Sashiko is
Here is a Sashiko Q&A to give you a general understanding of what Sashiko is. Please contact us if you ...
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Inspiring handmade Sashiko Artwork
Thanks to the customised workshop participants from NYC, we have numbers of great photos of our Sashiko Artwork. It is ...
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Sashiko Road Trip | Visiting your city with Sashiko
One of my hopes in future is to plan a road trip in the United States with Sashiko products and ...
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Sashiko Instagram | Photos from Sashi.Co & Us
We started an Instagram Account about 2 years ago and haven't been active so much until recently. Since our Sashiko ...
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Customize Sashiko Workshop in Japan
It was a surprise to me. I thought the language would be an obstacle to provide enjoyable/informative workshops in Japan ...
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Sashiko Swatches Collection 4th | #015 ~ #019
One of our Sashiko Stitched Swatches is sold out. We are so happy to share these beautiful all-hand-made pieces of ...
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Japanese Shima Kasuri Textile for Sashiko
A pile of sample swatches of Japanese Shima (stripe) and Kasuri textile has arrived at the Upcycle Stitches. About 50 ...
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Natural Indigo Dyed Thread | Perfect for Sashiko
It requires experience in enjoying natural dyes. I am happy to share our accomplishment; Natural Indigo Dyed Thread. As always, ...
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Tulip Sashiko Needle Big Eye Straight
We are honored and happy to introduce the new Sashiko Needle Big Eye Straight Thin from Tulip Needle Company in ...
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Hand-Stitched Sashiko Jeans ~ ASANO-HA CO1
A challenge in 2017 of Modern Denim Fashion came out pretty good. It is still in the process of Sashiko, ...
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Modern Denim Fashion with Japanese Sashiko
The word of Sashiko is getting popular in many industries, even in a field of fashion. As the Sashiko artist, ...
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A Subtle difference in Sashiko White Thread
Indigo Dyed - dark blue fabric and white thread; it is the most popular fabric-thread combination for a long time ...
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Sashiko Dream after sharing what we have
My goal, through Upcycle Stitches LLC, is to introduce what Sashiko is to the world. In other words, I would ...
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Gradation Color Sashiko Thread with Sample Stitching
Recently, I enjoy making "Thread Bobbins - Itomaki" like the photo below. They are just so cute. Itomaki is a process ...
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No More New Cloth ~ Is it even possible?
One afternoon, I refurbished my 5 years old Sashiko Wallet by patching and Sashiko Stitching. I enjoyed the process, and ...
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Speed of Sashiko ~ How fast can we stitch
People may have an image of Sashiko as the careful slow hand-stitching work; carefully making one stitch by one stitch ...
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Wallet Sashiko Boro Repair Project
Since 2012, I have been using a Sashiko card-holder as a wallet to carry my debit/credit cards. After repeating putting ...
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Sashiko Patchwork and its Concept
The Japanese used to say; "When you have a piece of fabric as large as the size you can wrap ...
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Japanese Dressmaker Tracing Paper for Sashiko
I have been introducing the same carbon paper, so-called "Chakopee", the Japanese Dressmaker Tracing Paper. There is a note written in ...
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Natural Dye Sashiko Thread List for 2017_S Collection
I am grateful that I received some active reactions to the article I wrote about "why does Keiko create the ...
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Is Sashiko Expensive Art for wealthy people?
Is Sashiko Expensive in the contemporary textile market? The answer is, unfortunately, "Yes." Sashiko artisans spend a huge amount of ...
![Sashi.Co Original Color Sashiko Thread 1](https://i0.wp.com/upcyclestitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/T1T2_刺し子糸_2017_横.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Sashi.Co Original Color Sashiko Thread
As I repeatedly mention in the website, it is very important to have the good thread when you enjoy Sashiko ...
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Mingei Art Movement in Japan and Sashiko
For a long time, I never doubted myself that the Sashiko is the "handicrafts art" which was found in Japanese ...
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Successful Sashiko Workshop in NYC
Thanks to many people around me sharing the information, I had a great time in NYC with Successful Sashiko Workshop over ...
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Slow Living Lifestyle with Sashiko Stitching
Since I started hosting Sashiko workshops, I often hear the word of "Slow Living Lifestyle" from the people I met ...
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Why Learning Sashiko from Professionals
A friend of mine asked me an interesting question regarding Sashiko. "What is the difference between learning Sashiko from professionals ...
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The First Indigo Dyed Sashiko Thread
Ever since we started creating colors with Natural Vegetable/Herbs for Sashiko Thread, we have been longing for achieving two big ...
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June 2017 Sashiko Workshop in NYC
Check our Hands-On Sashiko Workshop out coming up on June 24th and 25th. We have been longing for the Sashiko ...
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Sashiko Swatches Collection Third | #007 ~ #014
We have been adding the Sashiko Swatches to the Etsy Store. I feel like I am making a Sashiko Swatches ...
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HandsOn Sashiko Workshops | Meet Atsushi and Learn
Upcycle Stitches offer a variety of online tutorials and information regarding Sashiko as well as the other Japanese hand-crafting. One ...
![Sashiko Workshop Graduate Makes A beautiful Jacket](https://i0.wp.com/upcyclestitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Jane_SashikoJacket_2017MAY.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1)
A Sashiko Workshop Graduate makes Beautiful Jacket
I enjoy hearing from Sashiko Workshop participants after they finish their project at home. A Sashiko Workshop Graduate makes very beautiful ...
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Sashiko Thread Color | Original White Bright White
Among a selection of many colors for Coron Sashiko Thread, the two colors of Original White Bright White are the ...
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Coron Sashiko Thread Available in USA
Upcycle Stitches LLC is an official distributors of Coron Sashiko Thread in the United States. Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya has ...
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Keiko Futatsuya | Genius Sashiko Designer
Keiko Futatsuya is a founder of Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya and a Sashiko artist herself. What makes her so special ...
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Atsushi Futatsuya | Sashiko Artisan & Story-Teller
Hello. My name is Atsushi Futatsuya. In the USA, I often introduce myself "Azu" as my nickname. It is an ...
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Sashiko Stitched Fabric from our acheivement
We have been practicing Sashiko stitching for more than 30 years. The founder of Sashi.Co, Keiko Futatsuya, has 33 years ...
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Sashiko Swatches Second | #004 ~ #006
By arranging the Sashiko Swatches inventory, I come to learn how Sashiko is/was. The combination of Japanese vintage fabric and Sashiko ...
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Sashiko Thread Sale Deal & Promotion
I established Upcycle Stitches LLC in February 2017. I am happy that I am building enough sales to expand our ...
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Sashiko Pattern | Explore the Tradition
Among various reasons for Sashiko's popularity, I believe that the beauty of geometric Sashiko pattern is a significant reason why ...
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Sashiko Swatches | #001 ~ #003
Upcycle Stitches / Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya are a group of Sashiko artisans and craftspersons. Usually, we have a plan ...
![Sashiko Thread Bulk Discount](https://i0.wp.com/upcyclestitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/OriginalSashikoThread.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Sashiko Thread Bulk Discount for Stitchers
Thanks to customers finding our Amazon Store, I am enabled to build a much bigger inventory for Sashiko thread. Since ...
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Boro from Ground ~ Tokiyama Sashiko
Keiko Futatsuya, my mother / a Sashiko Artisan in Japan, visited an unbelievable place regarding a hidden Sashiko/Boro culture - Tokiyama Sashiko (時山さしこ) ...
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Sashiko Jackets by Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya
Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya is not only a name for Keiko's business but it also represents a group of hand-craft ...
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Mylar Paper | Best Supply to Transfer Material
In Sashiko stitching, it is very important to learn how to transfer the pattern on the fabric. I repeatedly mention ...
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Sashiko Dish Towel ~ Practice Sahiko on Sarashi
Sashiko Dish Towel with using Sarashi Cotton Fabric is one of the most popular items in Sashiko stitching. There are many ...
![Sashiko Rules Boro](https://i0.wp.com/upcyclestitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Kuon_Expensive_Boro_1.jpg?fit=225%2C300&ssl=1)
KUON Special Order Boro Jacket
Wow. WOW!! Look at this fantastic jacket, KUON Special Order Boro Jacket. Just stunning. Keiko (Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya) mended ...
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Sashiko Starter Set | Everything you need to Start
The word of Sashiko starts getting popular in 2000's slowly but surely. I enjoyed Sashiko workshop in the Netherlands in ...
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Sashiko Pattern Book with as many as 92 of patterns
When you would like to learn Sashiko, getting a good resource is necessary. There are many good books written about ...
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Directory of Sashiko Tutorial Videos
Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya and Upcycle Stitches LLC create a series of Sashiko Tutorial Videos. We have a Youtube channel, ...
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BORO | Textile Art from Ancient Japan
Every time I host a Sashiko workshop in NYC, I hear the word of BORO. The word of "BORO" became ...
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Sashiko Thread | The key of good Sashiko
In order to cook a tasty meal, you would need fresh & quality ingredients. Similarly, in order to complete a ...
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Mending Jeans and Garments with Sashiko
I started providing Sashiko workshops in NYC in 2017. I was happily surprised so many people were interested in Sashiko ...
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How to Start Sashiko | A tutorial from Sashiko Artisans
Sashiko (刺し子) is a form of needlework developed in Japan a couple of centuries ago. We can find its history ...
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Sashiko mending project in one warm day.
(This is a revised article about Sashiko Mending from the website of Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya.) We have more articles ...
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Sashiko Tote Bag #004 by Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya
We started carrying some of Sashiko Art Pieces as inventory in USA. Sashiko Tote Bag (#004) by Sashi.Co & Keiko ...
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Sashiko Thimble | Helpful tool when get used to
A round-shaped Sashiko thimble is one of the challenging tools to get used to in practicing Sashiko stitching. However, it ...
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Sashiko Needle | which to buy for Sashiko?
Sashiko is a simple stitching technique from Japan. It requires a few tools to start without investing a fortune. It ...
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Natural Dye Sashiko Thread / Beauty of Nature
One of our excellence in Sashiko is the selection of Natural Dye Sashiko thread. Upcycle Stitches LLC and Sashi.Co are groups ...
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Sashiko Pattern Transfer Practice Kit
One of the most important preparations for Sashiko stitching is transferring Sashiko pattern onto the fabric. I wrote the article ...
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Sashiko Definition and Terminology
Let's see if I can share the clarification of Sashiko Definition. In this page, I try to navigate you to ...
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What is Sashiko? | As a Sashiko Artisan
As a Sashiko artisan, I would need to answer to a fundamental question; "What is Sashiko?" The answer to this ...
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Sashiko Mending Jeans / How I enjoy Sashiko
When I start introducing Sashiko in English about 10 years ago, the word of SASHIKO wasn't popular among the general ...
![Sashiko Workshop](https://i0.wp.com/upcyclestitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sashiko_Workshop-Atsushi-_1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Sashiko Workshop Location and Availability
In order to learn Sashiko stitching with our method, participating in our Sashiko workshop is the best & easiest way ...
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Sashiko Tools I recommend | I use them, of course
The word "Sashiko" is getting popular. There are several choices when it comes to choosing the tools. I occasionally get an ...
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How to make Sashiko thread Bobbin (Itomaki)
Sashiko thread is different from regular embroidery thread. Therefore, Sashiko Thread requires a special attention to store it in a ...
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How to transfer Sashiko Patterns on to the fabric
People often have a question how to transfer Sashiko patterns onto the fabric. Yes. Sashiko isn't always about stitching. Preparing the fabric properly ...
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Great questions in F.I.T Speech / Sashiko Presentation
More people are interested in Sashiko presentation, more than I thought. I received many great questions in Sashiko Presentation. Now I ...
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Thank you for the Speech @ FIT & Workshops
I appreciate all the opportunities I received over this weekend; the Speech @ FIT and the Sashiko workshops at BTJ ...
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1883 INDIGO DYEING | Japanese Natural Dye Artist
Natural Dye Artist The founder and producer of 1883 Indigo.Dyeing., Takeshi Udo, enjoy Natural Botanical Dye. Takeshi Udo He was ...
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2017 Sashiko Workshops | Start Sashiko with us
Upcycle Stitches LLC offer various Sashiko workshops in NYC/Brooklyn area. The list for the year of 2017 Sashiko Workshops is ...