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Janette Haruguchi

Hey there! I am Janette. While living in Japan I fell in love with sashiko. The simple yet intricate design caught my eye and my heart. Sharing all I know with you on Stitches on the Run.

Embroidery hoop with pink flowers lying around it.

Do you use a hoop for sashiko?

Nope! Not only is a hoop not needed for sashiko, but it would actually slow you down. | Why to avoid hoops and how to make good use of a hoop.

Sashiko cloth being stitched with a palm thimble on stitching several stitches at a time.

How to make sashiko easier & more fun

Simple tips on how to enjoy sashiko to the fullest | Sashiko tools, workspace & friends

Needle threaded with pink thread piercing through teal cloth

Is sashiko difficult?

Sashiko is easy to learn and a lot of fun even for complete beginners | Common difficulties and how to overcome them

7 different packages of sashiko needles by 5 different brands

Do I need a special needle for sashiko?

Are sashiko needles even necessary? | The right needle for your sashiko project

Needle and frayed thread that is wider than the needle's eye.

How to easily thread a needle

Make threading your needle easier with the simple loop technique and several practical tips! | Threading tips for needles with small eyes