I first began working with sashiko almost a year ago and fell in love with it. The first things I made were three 5 inch squares that I made into a "rice bag". These bags were used to make offerings at temples. The blocks were made using a template to draw the design.
After the bag, I found several pre-printed blocks on Etsy. I made this one with a variegated thread. And then made a pillow.
After the Textile guild members saw these, they asked me to do a class for them. All involved liked it although I haven't seen anyone's finished projects.
I have sense then gotten two more pre-printed pieces and made a quilt. It was difficult to find fabric to match the fabric of the pre-printed pieces but I finally did.
A friend told me about a website that sold Block of the month sashiko quilting kits: Silvia Pippin. I purchased their 2023 Sashiko Scenes and am working on the first month block. I will probably put that on my blog when I am finished with it.
All of your pieces are lovely. I think that border fabric matches just fine!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was interesting finding the fabric since we only have 2 places here that sell good fabric.
DeleteThese are wonderful. I looked at that website and realized I have one of her kits in my to-do stash.
ReplyDeleteNow that I have tried sashiko myself, I realize how much work is in all your pieces! You have done them beautifully and they make a lovely collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks, sewing sashiko is addicting but I love it.
DeleteThese are lovely pieces. I'm in awe of how neat your stitching is. I will look out for more on your blog :)
ReplyDeleteSashiko is a lovely technique, isn't it? I love your rice bags. I have some kits that I bought in Japan a few years ago. Hopefully when I am finally reunited with the contents of my sewing room I will get a chance to finish them :)
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