Meet Carol Ziogas, Textile Collector and Sashiko Artist! We had the pleasure to interview her and learn more about what inspires her - everything!

My mom was a hand quilter, which makes it logical that after watching her enjoy it for so many years, I’d come to appreciate handwork, too. The slow pace, the gentle and rhythmic stitching, …

In 2012 I embarked on a mission to make a Sashiko Quilt and this was the result: Sashiko Quilt Sashiko detail Why did I decide t...

So having finished my latest Dropcloth sampler, and with no quilts to bind, I needed a handwork project to work on during QuiltCon lectur...

In my Patchwork Sashiko Method there's a lot of little movements, that although seem inconsequential, add up over time. So, how these little movements are performed over and over can affect your slow-stitching experience. What is she talking about?? Well, hopefully you read my previous post about "pulling the needle through the fabric". It's another example of minor changes to movements and how you think about the movement that results in big impact over time. THIS post is about the movement

Part I: Creating and Securing the PatchworkHave you ever seen a piece of clothing that you fawn over every time you see it but can't get past the thought of...but when am I going to wear it? Or maybe you're like me and you see a fabric print that sucks you in and you think...but what am I doing to DO with it? I began this "Kit to Project" Series to give an answer to this question. There's no doubt that my Patchwork Sashiko Kits will let you create a beautiful textile...but then what? We'll…

Learn ‘Sashiko’ Stitch and the Art of Japanese Mending - Garden House Brighton

These free patterns are for Japanese Sashiko, a form of embroidery that uses straight or curved geometric designs stitched in a repeating pattern.

With our hectic schedules, the weekend is a good time to unwind, reflect and recharge with projects like these weekend Sashiko projects.