I've managed to get the Sashiko coasters done over the weekend. It was one of the small projects from Handstitched Class - embroidery week. Rachel introduced us to three traditional designs and explained the proper technique on how to stitch them.
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| From right : Shippo Tsunagi, Juji Tsunagi, Hoshi Ami and Sakura Motif |
I've used Essex Linen in Medium Aqua, Light Blue, Putty and Dusty Pink for the embroidery backgrounds and Sand to frame and backed all of them. The traditional design coasters were stitched using Perle Cotton no. 8 and I've added a sakura motif using variegated Pearl Cotton no. 5, just for fun! Each of them measures at 4.5" square.
I've been wanting to do Sashiko embroidery for quite sometime and after making those coasters and knowing how simple and relaxing it is, I'm definitely trying them out again. Maybe cushion covers next...
Hope you have a lovely week ahead!
Oh my gosh, those are beautiful! I want to try that too.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteDeine Stickereien sind sehr schön geworden.
Liebe Grüße Grit
They look great. Cushion covers would look amazing.
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ReplyDeleteThanks! They were fun to make.
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Your sashiko is done so well! They all look so pretty and delicate. Love them! Cushion covers would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love these, the stitching and the colourways, they're perfect. I've not tried Sashiko myself but it keeps cropping up on other blocks so something else to find out more about! Have you seen Cynthia's blog http://aquilterbynight.blogspot.com/, she's living out in Tokyo and doing Sashiko lessons there - you might want to have a look :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chrissie! And so fun to connect with another sashiko enthusiast:). I look forward to following your blog, Farahlin. Your coasters are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour coasters are amazing....love them.
ReplyDeleteRegards Roos
Wonderful work, again!!! I love those coaster. But they are too nice to ever use, or maybe only for a glass of water ;)!
ReplyDeleteI love the Sashiko! I took a short class on Sashiko a while back and loved it - I have a little project on the go. I should actually finish it!
ReplyDeleteLove these! I bet Rachel's class is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove these coasters. Your embroidery looks beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteLove how you did a flower design too!
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