In yesterday’s post, I described 3 different traditional crafts that share one common thread, the running stitch : Kantha, Boro and Sashiko. Kantha and Boro are traditional patchwork from Ind…

Sashiko and Japanese Boro, hand-embroidered with cotton yarn on natural fabric - linen. Unique, full of charm, inspired by Japanese aesthetics. This beautifully decorated piece of fabric can be used in your work to decorate them. Size: Width approx. 13.5 cm /5.31 in. height approx. 13.5 cm/5.31 in. Wheel diameter approx. 5.2 cm /2.04 in. The linen fabric used, does not have a perfect surface. This is not its defect. My works are done in rooms free from tobacco smoke. Please note that actual…

In yesterday’s post, I described 3 different traditional crafts that share one common thread, the running stitch : Kantha, Boro and Sashiko. Kantha and Boro are traditional patchwork from Ind…

Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe

by Heidi Emmett I’m going to take you through a few days of the cool stuff I find on Pinterest. I prefer to look at Pinterest early in the morning. It’s waaaay too stimulating for me to…

Cowboy Crust on Instagram: "my first go at sashiko repair! very happy with how these turned out and im super excited to try even more on these jeans 🤠 stick and stitch patternds from @socorro.society #sashiko #upcycling #embroidery #handstitched #visiblemending #denimrepair #sewing #patchwork #handsewing #vintagefashion"