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JunAle - Modern Sashiko Fusion

JunAle delivers a harmonic fusion of tradition and modernity by combining the sashiko technique and functional wear | Sashiko Artist Profile

Sashiko Pattern Jūjitsunagi

Learn all about the traditional Japanese sashiko pattern jūjitsunagi 十字つなぎ, which means "connected letter ten." | Sashiko Pattern

Sashiko Pattern Tsuzukiyamagata

The traditional Japanese pattern tsuzukiyamagata 続き山形 is a fancy sashiko moyōsashi pattern. | Sashiko Pattern

How to start Sashiko for Beginners

Sashiko is simple. Everything you need to know to get started is in this post. | Sashiko Tutorial for Beginners

Recommended tools for drawing your own sashiko patterns

I've been using these kind of tools for more than 10 years and I love them. Lots. | Make pattern drawing easier!

Misuyabari - Needles deluxe

Misuyabari sells some of the finest needles in all of Japan. The shop is well worth a trip even without shopping. | Sashiko Needles

The Magic behind Semamori Stitching

Semamori are protective stitches applied to children’s clothes. Like with sashiko stitching, each pattern holds a different kind of spell.

Harikuyō – The needle funeral

If you are reading this on the 8th of February or December, DON'T USE ANY OF YOUR NEEDLES!! A tradition for broken hearts needles Harikuyō is a ceremony during which old needles are laid to rest, preferably in tofu or mochi. Or konjak. More on that later. The

Sashiko Pattern Jūjihanazashi

Learn about the traditional Japanese sashiko pattern jūjihanazashi 十字花刺し | Sashiko Pattern

Sashiko Pattern Tulips

Learn how to create the modern Japanese sashiko pattern tulips チューリップ | Sashiko Pattern

Sashiko Pattern Chōmusubi

Learn all about the modern Japanese sashiko pattern chōmusubi 蝶結び | Sashiko Pattern

Ryūseigun

Learn all about the traditional Japanese sashiko pattern ryūseigun 流星群. | Sashiko Pattern

Sashiko Pattern Kagome

Learn all about the traditional Japanese sashiko pattern kagome 籠目, which means "woven bamboo basket eyes." | Sashiko Pattern

Sashiko Pattern Hitomekagome

The traditional Japanese pattern hitomekagome means "hitome basket eyes." It is a potent protective pattern.