QuiltCon 2026 Sashiko Workshops & Lecture Details

It is my sincere pleasure to announce that I will be joining QuiltCon 2026 again as a Faculty. This page is for those who plan to attend the QuiltCon 2026 Sashiko Workshops & Lecture, including:

• Core & Essence
• Apply Hitomezashi to Our Ordinary
• Aesthetics of Stitching from a Sashiko Artisan – Why Do We Stitch

Here, you will find details about what to expect at QuiltCon 2026 Sashiko sessions, along with preparation notes.

For those who already have registration confirmation, I will prepare a Support Page (password protected after the event).

Available closer to the event

*If you do not yet have a registration confirmation, please check with MQG regarding the waiting list. In past QuiltCons, a few last-minute cancellations opened spaces. Also, I continue to offer Online Sashiko Classes and occasional in-person workshops throughout the year—please see separate pages for details.

*The Support Page will be password protected after the QuiltCon, and I will send the Password for those who attended the workshop. The offer available on the Support Page are only available to those who sign up & purchased the Special Supply Package. Misuse of any offers are subject to the actual price adjustment. Thank you for your understanding!

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QuiltCon 2026 Sashiko Workshops & Lecture

[Core & Essence Workshop]
This remains the fundamental workshop in my teaching. In Sashiko, the focus is not on making “one perfect” stitches, but on moving the needle smoothly and comfortably in communication with fabric. In this workshop, you will learn the essential technique and philosophy that underpins everything else I teach.

• No prior Sashiko experience required.
• Everyone will use the same tools & materials (Special Supply Package).
• Expect plenty of stitching, new muscle movements, and sometimes an eye-opening “uncomfortable” practice that will lead to discovery.

[Apply Hitomezashi to Our Ordinary Workshop]
Hitomezashi is one of the most popular styles of Sashiko, easy to adapt into daily life and garments. In this session, we explore how to prepare grids, create patterns, stitch Hitomezashi, and apply it to fabrics or clothes you bring.

• Flexible in tools & thread choices.
• Optional supply package available.
• No prerequisite, but prior experience with [Core & Essence] will help your process.

[Lecture: Show & Tell – Japanese Sashiko and Boro]
When discussing “authentic Sashiko,” people often look only to the past. Yet Sashiko is still alive today, carried on by artisans creating large works such as jackets and blankets. In this lecture, I will introduce both photographs and actual samples on stage, sharing the living presence of Sashiko. Each piece carries a story, and beyond imagining the voices of history, you will hear stories directly from the makers. This session invites you to see Sashiko as a continuing practice, and to find deeper pride and meaning in your own stitching journey.

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Supplies & Preparation

• Core & Essence: Purchase the Special Supply Package (required).
• Hitomezashi Workshop: Bring small fabric swatches (3”–7”), a garment or item to stitch on, ruler, chalk/fabric marker, masking tape, and scissors/thread cutter. PDF grid template will be provided for printing. (Please check the Detail Here).
• Lecture: No preparation required.

Recommended additional tools (optional for long-term practice):

• Thread Clipper
• Bobbin Papers
• Carbon & Mylar Paper

Full supply recommendations are listed here: Sashiko Supply Recommendation.

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Support & Questions

If you are registered for QuiltCon 2026 and have any questions about the workshops, please feel free to contact me. Your question may be shared (anonymously) on the support page so others may benefit.

I am truly looking forward to meeting you at QuiltCon 2026.