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Sashiko 101: Iconic First Stitches

Name: Sashiko 101: Iconic First Stitches
Brand: Creative Spark
SKU: CS0009
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Shannon Leigh Roudhán , Jason Bowlsby

Join Shannon & Jason and learn iconic Sashiko stitches so you can create beauty and harmony in your handwork. No experience necessary! All you need is a few simple tools and your own two hands.

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170 Minutes

Ability Level: Beginner

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Needle, Thread, Fabric? Let's go!

If you thought Sashiko was all about visible mending, you are in for a pleasant surprise. This versatile art form that started with mending is now practiced in quilting, sewing, mending, and the textile and fiber arts. All you need is a few simple tools and you will be connected to the Japanese makers who came before us to create your versions of hitomezashi and moyouzashi sashiko stitches. Authors and instructors Jason and Shannon share their passion and researched knowledge for this handwork art form through their conversational teaching style...helping you learn and develop your skills.

Jason and Shannon start with a look into the history of sashiko and why the Japanese people developed this crucial skill. Next, they will explain how to pick out your tools and materials followed by how to read stitch charts. They will introduce you to the foundation blocks needed to start your sashiko journey that will culminate in your proficiency with the iconic first stitches of hitomezashi and moyouzashi style sashiko. By the end, you are ready to apply your new handwork skills to the projects in their book, Boro & Sashiko - Harmonious Imperfection, or your projects, clothes, and quilts.

What you will learn

Learn to read and follow any Hitomezashi or Moyouzashi stitch charts or draw your versions of these iconic stitches.
A detailed explanation of the tools, thread, and fabric used as well as making sure your “unshin” - handling the needle - skills are on point
Perfect Iconic Stitch Patterns! Crisp, clear, step-by-step instruction for how to make iconic Hitomezashi and Moyouzashi stitch patterns starts you on your sashiko journey and inspire your creativity
Visible mending is on-trend! Use Sashiko to repair, reinforce, and beautify textiles - Like the original Japanese stitchers, you can use these techniques in any modern visible mending
Use these rich, complex sashiko stitch patterns in your quilting, embroidery, garment making, and mending… or maybe you’ll find a new application that excites you! Apply your new handwork skills to the projects found in Boro & Sashiko - Harmonious Imperfection, your FREE eBook.
Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire

Bonuses

+ FREE Boro & Sashiko - Harmonious Imperfection eBook ($23.99 Value) - Includes 30 Sashiko and Boro Designs and 9 Contemporary Projects

Course Curriculum

Welcome to Our Class!
1 Video 1 Text 1 Download

Chapter #1. Tools
1 Video

Chapter #2. Materials
2 Videos

Chapter #3. Preparing to Stitch
7 Videos

Chapter #4. The Iconic Stitches: Hitomezashi Sashiko
8 Videos

Chapter #5. The Iconic Stitches: Moyouzashi Sashiko
6 Videos

Next steps
1 Video 2 Texts

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Jason Bowlsby

Shannon & Jason are textile artists, authors, and educators who have been inspiring makers to Embrace the Creative Chaos for over three decades. Based in Seattle, they specialize in sustainable textile practices including mending, Scrappy Wonky quilting, crochet, knitting, and Japanese heritage techniques like sashiko and boro. Their mission is simple: Creativity shouldn’t require expensive tools, perfect technique, or gatekeeping. With more than 15 published books and a global teaching practice, they’ve built a community of makers who believe