STITCHES on the run

Chiebaa is 田中千絵 Tanaka Chie, a passionate sashiko artisan who creates some of the most carefully stitched sashiko I've ever seen.

Meaning and history of the sashiko pattern kasanemasusashi The sashiko pattern kasanemasusashi 重ね枡刺し is a traditional sashiko pattern with deep roots in Japanese culture and symbolism.

The sashiko pattern hoshi to mitsubishi 星と三菱 means “stars and three rhombi.”

The sashiko pattern yabane 矢羽根 or 矢羽 represents arrow feathers, which is also the literal translation of yabane.

The sashiko pattern bishamonkikkō 毘沙門亀甲 means “Bishamonten tortoiseshell.”

What do you get when you combine modern materials and traditional sewing techniques?

The sashiko pattern jūjitsunagi 十字つなぎ means “connected letter ten.”

Tsuzukiyamagata つづき山形 means “continuing mountain form” in Japanese.

The Necessary Tools for Sashiko The Right Needle for Sashiko The Right Thread for Sashiko The Right Fabric for Sashiko The Right Thimble for Sashiko The Best Sashiko Patterns for Beginners The Technique Basic Sashiko Rules How to Start Sashiko Stitches How

I've been using these kind of tools for more than 10 years and I love them.

Misuyabari – 400 years of needle-making experience Misuyabari みすや針 is a family-run needle business.

What does semamori mean?

If you are reading this on the 8th of February or December, DON'T USE ANY OF YOUR NEEDLES!!

The traditional Japanese sashiko pattern jūjihanazashi 十字花刺し means "letter ten flower stitches."