Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part)

Flowers and Crosses Hydrangea Variation

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.

Sashiko hand sewing is a Japanese style hand sewing technique using the simple running stitch.  Beautiful designs are created when stitches are applied layer by layer and a pattern emerges. Learn step by step how to mark and hand sew to form the geometric design.  Suggested pre-requisite: basic hand sewing skills and how to sew the running stitch is required.  This month's featured pattern is Flowers and Crosses Hydrangea Variation

Duration:  1 hour on Thursdays September 5, 12, 19, and 26

• Week 1: Begin the pattern
• Week 2: Stitch
• Week 3: Stitch
• Week 4: Finish the pattern

Materials:

• 1- 5" Square Fabric or fat quarter (Solid color, quilting cotton or linen-cotton blend fabric) 
• Up to 3 colors of  of Sashiko Thread --may be substituted with Pearl Cotton thread Size 8  or Embroidery Thread (separated into 4 strands)  in a contrast color from solid color fabric square
• Ruler
• fabric marking pen or marker that is water-soluble or heat-erasable/ Frixion heat erasable marker is highly recommended
• embroidery, crewel, or Sashiko needle 
• needle threader
• scissors
• some masking tape or painter's  tape (to hold down fabric while tracing)

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. Please provide your email at registration to participate. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host. Zoom log-in information will be shared no later than one hour before start of event. A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. A webcam and microphone are suggested to fully participate. If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host. Recommended Audience: Adults

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