This may be the first article in Japanese about me & Sashiko since I moved to the U.S. in 2013. Thanks to the detailed interview with @handmade_kikou, one page article about our Sashiko is in the magazine “Quilt Japan”.
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As I say here and there, I am not a big fan of “Mass-Media”. Some advise me that “Any Publicity is a Good Publicity”, and I understand their perspective… but I do not like to be interviewed on an article/book/video with a “premade” conclusion. Unfortunately, a majority of requests are based on their “current” understanding – and they are not expecting me to say something they are already about to “write”. I ask for their understanding of Sashiko, and often, it doesn’t go well with what I share here.
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Same goes to a book publication – I do wish to publish a book. I just haven’t met a publisher who understands my wish yet (I have other priorities for self-publishing). Many ask for a book recommendation about Sashiko in English. Unfortunately, I have no recommendation. Therefore I am here sharing Sashiko Stories. If one’s goal is to peek at Sashiko with superficial (instant) gratification, “any books” are okay. If their goal is to “understand (respect)” it, then please keep reading stories here, and possibly stories on Patreon which may connect some dots you are confused by reading stories or listening to my Live Streaming.
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アメリカに移住して刺し子を再開してからは初めてになるかもしれません。@handmade_kikou さんに私を見つけて頂き、また丁寧な取材をして頂いて、キルトジャパンの一ページにてご紹介頂きました。とても有難いことです。あちらこちらで言ってるので隠す必要もないと思っているのですが、私はマスメディアがあまり好きではありません。「そんな好き嫌いの話をしてるから駄目なんだ」とお叱りを受けることも多々あるのですが、過去の経験も踏まえて、特に「既に内容が決まっている記事や番組への取材」は後々のダメージがエグいので、英語圏でも、ほとんどの取材はお断りするようにしています。
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今回の記事、サンフランシスコにお邪魔した際に取材頂いたものなのですが、一日滞在頂き、また、いつも通りのまとまらない話を丁寧に聞いて頂き、とても嬉しい時間となりました。「もっともっと日本の方にも刺し子への思いを伝えていかなきゃなぁ」と今回の2週間の病床で再認識したので、今後は（日本から）頂ける取材は好き嫌いせずに、最初から穿った見方をせずにお受けできたらと思っています。
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きっとまだ本屋さんには並んでいるはずです。刺し子友達のキルティングの先生がご参加されたシアトルでのキルト展示会の記事も一緒に掲載されているみたいなので、是非お手に取って頂けたら嬉しいです。
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I am back here. I appreciate all of your warm comments, worries, and patience. 2 weeks. It was before 2013 when I had become ill like this. “Something” is happening, and I need to face it. Regardless, I will not “give up” sharing Sashiko Stories. I may take days off from SNS, but I will always come back.
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[Health is the most important thing]. This is a true Statement. We cannot “perform” well when we have health problems. For that reason, if health is the only thing that matters, I shouldn’t keep sharing my honest stories on SNS. Honest Stories for closed communities (like patreon), Marketing Strategies for SNS (not only to “sell”, but even to “protect”). As much as I have so many warm caring people here, SNS can be a toxic place, and people can be nasty. As they feel their justice, they can be cruel more than one’s imagination.
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For me, “Good Health” is not only one center of my life – both “Dignity and Identity” are the center of my life. They aren’t only about my dignity and identity – it is for someone like me and someone who may be like me in future. No matter how badly I get damaged over my good health, “giving them up” is not a choice… and it has been the last 4 years of me sharing 2K+ Stories here. The more I teach Sashiko individually, the more I realize how badly Sashiko is “filtered”. Change is good, but not “filtering” for their profit (forced) by their privilege. I needed to stop & think, I guess. My body just required me to be mindful, again. I need to be strong – and your help for me to be stronger is very much appreciated.
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気がつけば2週間もご無沙汰してしまいました。最後にこれだけ床に臥すことになったのは親父がまだ生きていた頃の話で。長い期間体調不良だったのは事実で、騙しながら投稿も仕事も配信も続けてきていたのですが、ふと緊張の糸が切れてしまったようで、ご心配をおかけしました。完全復活ではありませんが、騙せるレベルには回復しました。健康が第一ではあるのですが、同時に「健康であっても失いたくないもの」があるからこそ、活動を続けています。恥ずかしながら、4年経って漸く、英語圏以外での刺し子にも向き合ったのかもしれません。沢山友達ができたからこそ、夢も大きくなりました。そろそろ「居心地がいい場所」から一歩出る時期なのかもしれません。その居心地がいい場所を、ずーっと守って行く為にも。明日の配信、お久しぶりに声を届けられたらと思っています。
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I am looking back how much informaiton we have shared since 2017. Instagram itself has more than 2,000 Stories, and there are quite Long 160+ articles on Patreon. I receive many questions of “where to get information”. To be honest, I want them to look for the information before asking that question. However, at the same time, in this society, I realize it is my responsibility to offer better experience. The voice becomes the Voice when I can deliver it to many people. This page is a list of Links for our Sashiko Activities. I hope you can find the information you are looking for.
Learn Sashiko Online from Japanese Sashiko Artisans.
Sashiko isn’t difficult at all. However, there are certain things to learn, such as “Form”, in order to appropriately understand what Sashiko is. You can learn the Core & Essence of Sashiko online now. Please consider taking our Online Sashiko Class to learn the Sashiko we (Japanese Sashiko Artisans) have been enjoying & practicing for a long time.
Atsushi will be in Japan starting 4/11 to 4/26. Please take a look at what I am offering while I am in Japan! Although I cannot take you with me, I want you to be involved in this Sashiko Japan Tour 2023.
We have a LOT more going on. Please come back to this page for more information. If you do not find the link you are looking for, please leave a comment on this post so that I can add it right away. Thank you for your help & understanding.
Finally… Finally, I am restarting the plan to bring my Sashiko friends to Japan to share what I consider it “Sashiko” and “Japanese Beautiful Culture”. Please find the detail Above
In order to teach Sashiko, I am actively learning what the participants want to learn. “My Comom knowledge may be someone’s miracle solution” – so, I am trying to share something I find trifle, yet may be informative someone – Sharing Sashiko Wisdom.
It is very important to keep speaking up on many platform like Instagram & Youtube. However, these message tend to be one-direction: My voice to you. On top of that, I would like to offer an opportunity to get together to “Share” the Japanese Sashiko.
In Yesterday’s Reel, I mentioned about “How Easy it is to prepare the grid on fabric when the fabric is relatively small”. I hope you had a chance to register to receive this new series – “My Common Knowledge may be someone’s miracle solution”. I had sent the link to those who signed up yesterday. I hope it was something helpful. ☆ Well, since I almost “declare” that it is “Easy” to do so, I decided to double check if it is that easy. Yes, it can be done in 5 min or so when the fabric is small. Even for this size, it doesn’t take much time, and you don’t need to spend any dime if you have a pen (a pencil), ruler, and a printer. This information will be part of the new “Online Class” I am working on as a supplemental class to the main one “Core & Essence”. For now, I offer the information for free to see how “uncommon” or “common” it is for many people. ☆ When I prepare the Grid, of course I gotta stitch. I do not usually do Hitomezashi since it requires a bit of “concentration” – I enjoyed it for this much, yet I prefer my ordinary running stitch. I mean, I need to “concentrate” to stith in Hitomezashi, and I am not used to doing so – as you know that I mainly focus on talking while I do a Sashiko Stitching Live Streaming. Anyhow, it isn’t difficult AT ALL. This is called “Wisdom (that I have received from seniors as a normal thing”, right? Then, it lead me to Hitomezashi On Denim 1. ☆ – – – ☆ 珍しい写真かもしれません。昨日、英語で「小さい方眼って簡単に書けますよ」っていうリールを作りました。簡単って言う以上、どれくらい簡単か時間的に調べておかないとなぁと自分でもやってみたのですが、本当に小さいものだと5分とかからない。少し大きめのをやってみても、そんなに時間はかからない。ふむ。 ☆ 方眼を書くとやってみたくなるのが一目刺しで、実際に軽く刺し子をしてみました。やっぱり……苦手です。楽しいのは楽しいのですが、なんか気を張ってしまうというか、緊張するというか（笑）それでも100メートルの麻の葉柄からは良い気分転換になったので、少し一目刺しも続けてみようと思います。こうやって寄り道ばっかりしてるから、本筋の作品が終わらないんですよねぇ。刺し子に集中するのには一目刺しは最適ですね。いかに普段、集中せずに刺し子をしているかが良くわかった土曜日でした。 ☆ #Sashiko #Hitomezashi #JapaneseSashiko #刺し子 #一目刺し
Stitching Sashiko Together in Japan, while sharing the view of my Sashiko Experience. It has been my dream to make it happen to bring my Sashiko friends to Japan with. In 2019, I started planning the one. I completed the itinerary, made reservations for everyone on the list, even paid some deposit for some events… and I had to cancel everything due to the pandemic. 2.5 years has passed since, I am very happy to announce the “Sashiko Japan Tour 2023 Spring” will come to true.
Please understand that this is NOT a commercial tour available to the general public. It is more like me taking you to Japan as my friend (since you are my friends after taking the Online Sashiko Class or In-Person Workshop). No “packaged sightseeing tour” is part of the itinerary. No “touristy stuff” may be included. However, instead, I am adding many exclusive Sashiko experience with asking my Sashiko friends in Japan. “Sashiko Japan Tour 2023 Spring” will be something very unique for those who love & wish to learn Sashiko & Boro more.
To receive more detail information & get a spot, please fill out the Google Form below.
*As of 10/29, all the spots are tentatively reserved (waiting for their confirmation for the schedule). You can be on the waiting list, and I will contact you in the order I receive the submission on Google Form.
“Meet Peeple & Experience Sashiko” – this is the theme of this tour. Also, this is one reason you may want to join the tour I organize among many other “Japanese Textile Tour”. We do not have any “planned” sightseeing package (We will have free time for us to “choose” to go to sightseeing). Instead, we ask a local Sashiko people (including Atsushi) to show us around to experience their Sashiko & meet new people for us. Atsushi will be always there to help communication.
We plan to visit many stores for “Shopping”, but very much focused on Sashiko, textile, Boro, and Natural Dye – pretty much anything related Sashiko. Instead, we will NOT stop by a large shopping center for the souvenior in the tour. You can arrange one before or after the actual tour if you would like to do so, and I am happy to help.
HighLight of the Tour
Atsushi is actively planning many events in Japan. Please find what you can expect as the main event in this tour:
Socializing Event to meet Japanese Sashiko stitchers – Keiko & our work’s Exhibition.
Meeting & Stitching with Keiko in Takayama (Sashiko & Boro & Hitomezashi Workshops) – for days (Prerequisite of Atsushi’s Workshop “Core & Essence” – Online Sashiko Class before tour is available for those are very new to our Sashiko)
Join the Famous Takayama Festival (Spring) from Local’s View.
Traditional Meal in Takayama, in 200+ years old restraurants with Michelin starts. Atsushi personally explain the significance of this place in English.
A Whole Day in Takayama for Shopping & SightSeeing from Local Eyes.
A Whole Day in Kyoto for Shopping & possible Workshops (Store list available in the Itenary)
A Whole Day in Tokyo for visiting friends & Shopping
Kogin-Sashi Workshop with meeting a legendary Teacher in Tokyo.
A visit to Shirakawago (National Heritage) to see the houses (places) where they would be stitching for their survival.
Authentic Natural Indigo Dye Workshop in suberb of Tokyo (when one choose “Extended”)
For more information, please visit our Special Page for Sashiko Japan Tour 2023
I sincerely hop that I can continue offering this great opportunity to anyone who learn Sashiko from me. This is NOT a commercial tour to provide the Tourism Side of Japan – however, I believe that I can offer the “Real View of Current Japanese Sashiko” – which I always talk about on my SNS.
Even if you are not able to join this tour, filling out the application (there is an option to not to join this time), and letting me if you may be interested in future along with your preference will help me to look for more opportunities. Thank you & I am looking forward to spending time with you in Japan!
[You aren’t alone in this] – I am very thankful to many supportive, understanding & encouraging reactions to my message in “Cultural Appropriation/Sustainability (C/A)”. If you can learn something here, that’s great! If you feel pain in a similar situation, you aren’t alone. Of course, though, I get shitty reactions. It is the nature of the Internet – people only read what they want to read. For them, they look for answers to validate their beliefs, not to learn something new. I know what I see visually is tip of the iceberg of indifference (ignorance), but if I were to summarize it, they belabor my message as “over-reacting”.
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Another extreme analogy. You know Japanese Sushi in general is NOT the same as “Sushi” we can get in the US. I have never seen “spicy tuna roll with colorful sauce” in a traditional Japanese Sushi bar. Some may consider it as “C/A”. The others don’t. I understand both sides, and I am still learning. What is happening in Sashiko isn’t even this… In both Sushi bars, the chef should know the difference of Sushi & the basic skill like fileting fish – the basic respect to Sushi as “professional”. You go to Sushi Class. You should learn how to prepare Sashimi with fileting along with other basics. Using “spicy sauce” is a choice after that basic skill. You cook for your family? Then, sure, no problem getting “fileted fish” by WholeFoods. However, when one teaches you how to purchase a prepared fish by store “without knowing how to filet”, and call themselves “master”, the Sushi “culture” becomes sadly different.
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Unfortunately, that’s what I see in Sashiko introduced in English. Sashiko isn’t someone’s property, it is more like identity – and it has been changed by a lot of “ignorance” and “indifference” – and it is very painful to me (and others). That’s the reason to speak up. I don’t think it is over-reacting in any means.
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例として、日本と米国のお寿司の違いを良くお話しします。巻き寿司を油で揚げるとか、発光色のソースがかかっているとか、寿司の定義はそれぞれで、全てが悪だとは思いません。ただ、どんな寿司にしろ、お金を頂いて教える立場の人は魚は三枚におろせて欲しいのです。お寿司を本格的に学ぶ講座の「魚の準備」の箇所が、「スーパーに切り身を買いに行くって」寂しいじゃないですか。
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Without learning “Unshin” as a form of rhythmical stitching, this amount of stitches would be quite challenging to make, especially if they stitch “one by one”. This is a “Blanket (Futon)” made by @humuhumu345 – yes, it is NOT our work. It is the work done by my friend who took our Sashiko Class 2 years ago. I am so happy to see her achievement & it strongly encourages me to keep sharing & teaching. I sincerely believe that anyone can do this kind of Sashiko when they learn it appropriately.
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I haven’t confirmed with her yet, but I believe it didn’t take as long time as you think to complete this Sashiko. Stitches made by Unshin explains how fast, how enjoyable, how mindful (with prayer) this project was. As you know, “fabric talks”. So do stitches. They represent who the stitcher is, how the stitcher was thinking, and what they were praying for. Since I decided to focus on my own stitching in 2022, I do not have more in-person workshops. In person workshops in 2023 are filling pretty quickly. Online Class is still available for Oct/Nov. I believe what I teach is “Life Long wisdom (& technique)”. It will help to understand more of what I am saying here. It is not “fast” spreading as the other company & its marketing – but I am very happy that I can pass “it” down to both Japanese & anyone in the world. Sashiko is more than stitching – but you will be able to stitch this much with fun by learning Sashiko (of course!!).
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延々と続く刺し子の針目。これだけの量の刺し子を、これだけ揃えて形にするとなると、一目ずつ刺す方法ではなかなかに大変です。@humuhumu345 さんの最近の刺し子布団。写真をお借りして紹介しています。運針会を受講下さり、その後もご縁を頂いていて、こうして運針を楽しんで続けて下さっているのを拝見すると、心から運針をお伝えしていて良かったなぁと思うのです。
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ご本人から直接の確認はしていないのですが、この刺し子、皆さんが想像する程の長い期間はかかっていないはずです。また終わった後は「やっと終わった…」という疲労感より、「終わっちゃった」という達成感と寂しさが同居した感覚を抱かれたのではと思っています。運針から作られる針目には、そういった「物語」が滲み出てきます。刺し子の本質は「祈り」であり、誰かの為に作られる針目は喜怒哀楽色々混ざっていても、やっぱり美しいし、魅力的なんだなぁと思うのです。
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運針をお伝えし始めて5年程。こうしてたくさんの運針好きの刺し子作家さんと繋がっていられることが何よりもの幸せです。一人での刺し子も悪くありません。結局一人の作業だし、ずーっと糸と針と布とを通して自分と会話する時間も大事です。同時に、「刺し子が、運針が、日本が好き」という共通点で繋がれるお友達が社会人になった後も出来ていることに、心から感謝しながら。旦那様の希望を刺し子で叶える。いやー素敵！
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Once, in its history, Sashiko was very close to the Japanese Ordinary. For more than 300 years, Sashiko has been transforming its form by accepting the change. I have seen the change, and I may have caused the change. The reason I am speaking up now, (the case some consider me one resisting the change in Sashiko), is that I do not see much “Japaneseness” in today’s big change in Sashiko (and Boro). I accept change. I even encourage changes. However, I want the change done mindfully, or at least done with/by those who understand the cultural context behind the words. In short, I want the change to be “Serious” and “Long-Term Wisdom”, instead of “Just Convenient” for “Short Term Profit”. ☆ “Seasonal” is an interesting English word – it means “relating to or characteristic of a particular season of the year”. Sachiko’s main season would be “Winter” (for many stories), but Autumn is also an important season for me (and probably for others). In Japanese, especially in Haiku, we have a variety of specific words to indicate (describe) each season. Sashiko isn’t in this category (季語), but for me it is very much associated to specific seasons, with many stories. The ordinary to the Art: I am learning of the possibility of Sashiko – and therefore, I want them to learn the “stories” behind the word Sashiko before defining the word so easily.
As much as I say I do not consider Sashiko as the Art (Sashiko “can be” Art), we are here continuing Sashiko thanks to those who consider our items as “Art” and invest in us a lot. Once she called our item “Wearable Art”. She told us it is her honor to “own” our Sashiko. We really appreciated this great opportunity to freely explore & involve some Sashiko Artisans in Japan. If Sashiko is in Art Form, it is “Wearable Art” as she defines: the True beauty of Sashiko shines when they wear (use) it outside. Of course, it is beautiful & important to have them in the exhibitions… but I want to keep saying that the Sashiko is based on “The beauty in Usage (用即美）”.
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My goal is to pass down Sashiko to the next generation. For that, I share many Sashiko Stories on top of teaching the Core & Essence of Sashiko. My “Job (mission)” is to support some rising Sashiko Artisans in Japan. I do not think a person can make a living by just stitching Sashiko (all-hand stitching). It simply doesn’t function in this capitalistic world. However, I would like to try my best to support the Artisans who actually keep stitching – who can make this Jacket happen again today, in 2022. This may sound like one arrogant phrase, but allow me to say it. If the world considers Sashiko as the Art, please help us (Sashiko Artisans in Japan) to be the Artist. I am not sure what I can do for that, but I will keep thinking, challenging, and of course stitching as one Sashiko Artisan (Or Artist) to pass down the Sashiko not fully introduced in English yet.
It is my sincere pleasure to announce that I will be attending again the QuiltCon as a faculty. Sashiko Workshop “Core & Essence” and Sashiko Lecture about “Cultural Sustainabiulity” will be offered as a part of QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta, Geogia between February 23th to 26th (https://www.quiltcon.com/).
It has been my dream to offer a lecture about the Sashiko we have been practice. This will be my first time to speak in front of a big audience in a lecture format. All of the lectures I have done is in either small group (like classroom sized) or online. I am very much excited to share the Sashiko we are so passionate about.
Thanks to many positive feedbacks from the previous Quiltcons, I received the fortunate to continue offering the “Core & Essence” workshop. In this blog, I will explain what is the contents for the workshop & lecture in QuiltCon 2023. Sashiko Workshop “Application & Practice”, which I had offered in QuiltCon 2022, will not be offered in QuiltCon 2023 because of a complicated requirement to take (some prerequisite to fully enjoy the workshop). I am developing the Online Version of this workshop, so please wait for an update.
*The Registration for the Quilcton 2023 opened for MQG members on August 16, 2022. For General Registration, the registration will be opened on September 9th. To get detail information & description about the workshop on interactive catalogue, please search the class by my name “Atsushi” or “Sashiko“. I do not offer Boro workshop or lecture.
*I learned that the workshop has been SOLD OUT on the day of opening the registrartion (Thank you!!). From my previous experience in QuiltCon, many people change their plans from August to the actual QuiltCon in Feb. Please do not give up & keep your name in the Waitlist just in case it may open for you. Unfortunately, I do not have any control on the registration process. Please join the Waitlist & contact QuiltCon Administration if you have any specific questions & request.
*Lecture should be available without worrying about the case of “SOLD OUT”. However, the early registration would be very much appreciated for the estaimation.
*Please check our [Special Webpage] for those who registered the Core & Essence Workshop. You can find all the information you need to know to maximize the Sashiko Workshop.
QuiltCon 2023 Sashiko Workshop and Lecture
Sashiko Workshop: Core and Essence
In 6 hours of the workshop, I want you to learn the Core & Essence of Sashiko Stitching. I will go over a history, terminology, and the technique of how to use unique tools with one of the core essences of Sashiko – Unshin (運針).
This is a learning opportunity rather than a “Let’s enjoy sashiko together” workshop. Therefore, participants may go through some challenging process to learn something new. In 6 hours of intensive stitching practice, you will be able to achieve the Unshin that you may have seen on Youtube.
Sashiko isn’t about making one perfect stitch. It isn’t also about embracing the inperfection. It is about communicating to the fabric by moving your needle at your own “rhythm”. This is the workshop of Sashiko’s Core & Essence.
While your practice, I will share many Sashiko Stories. Sashiko is more than just a technique (I will of course teach you techniques to make stitches even & beautiful).
With following some of my SNS Sashiko Stories and Youtube, this will be a memorable & eye-opening experience for you.
This workshop is the must workshop to continue learning from Atsushi & Upcycle Stitches. It is mostly the same contents to the other In-person Workshops (6 hours length) as well as the Online Sashiko Class. If you have taken the other In-person Workshops or Online Sashiko Class, you do NOT need to take this class again. Of course, it is your choice to repeat the same class & enjoy In-person experience, but please be advised that the contents will be very similar. If you would like to have the refresh of the workshop to take other workshops, please contact Atsushi with the email address you have taken the first class. I can offer some support.
Sashiko Lecture: Cultural Sustainablity
This is my first time to offer a Lecture in a conference room setting. I have been sharing many Sashiko Stories on Instagram. You can find my actual voice & message on Youtube. The long & private stories are availalble on Patreon. I have done several Sashiko “Webinars” online. Yes, I have many messages to share: and it is an honor to be able to present my message in the QuiltCon 2023.
The title of the Lecture is “Cultural Sustainability”. This may sounds a bit scary, or even intimidating to some of those who are actively enjoying Sashiko now. You/They may wonder if Atsushi may criticize those who are enjoying Sashiko now from cultural perspective especially because Atsushi has been saying [Sashiko introduced in English is NOT wrong, but insufficient] in 2022.
As I keep sharing the story, this “insufficient” is simply “not enough”. I do not use the word “insufficient” as “wrong” or “doing something wrong”. Since not many “Native Japanese” have shared the stories of Sashiko, it is of course not sufficiently explained. Unfortunately, when the stories are not shared from the cultural origin, the culture may be “repainted” – changed to completely different color. That is what I would like to stop. Since they are some who try to change the culture intentionally for their profit and convenience, I would like to ask the active members of Quilting Culture to help us to preserve the Sashiko Culture – by simply “acknowleding” it.
I promise I will NOT criticize the Online Sashiko Trend. I just would like to explain the situation objectively so that I can try to preserve “the Japanese Sashiko Culture” – not only my own Sashiko practice.
*I share my own Sashiko Practice in the “Core & Essence” Workshop.
I will bring some samles to share on Stage: and if time allows, you can touch them as well. I hope you can make time to visit me for the Lecture.
*The lecture will be prepared for QuiltCon 2023 Sashiko Workshops & lectures. However, Some of the Stories may (and should) overrap the stories I share in The Core & Essence Workshop.
I will see you there in Atlanta.
I have workshops from morning to the evening on Thursday & Friday. I have a morning lecture on Saturday. After the workshop & lecture, each day, I plan to enjoy the Quilt Exhibition in the main area. You may be surprized… but I am quite shy. So if you see me walking & enjoying the quilts, please say “Hi” to me. Unless I am running to the workshop/lecture, I will be happy to share our Sashiko with you there.
