Monday 2 July 2012

Weekend Stitching


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.


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!

16 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, those are beautiful! I want to try that too.

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  2. Super!!!
    Deine Stickereien sind sehr schön geworden.
    Liebe Grüße Grit

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  3. They look great. Cushion covers would look amazing.

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  5. Your sashiko is done so well! They all look so pretty and delicate. Love them! Cushion covers would be awesome!

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  6. I 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 :)

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  7. Thanks Chrissie! And so fun to connect with another sashiko enthusiast:). I look forward to following your blog, Farahlin. Your coasters are wonderful!

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  8. Your coasters are amazing....love them.
    Regards Roos

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  9. Wonderful work, again!!! I love those coaster. But they are too nice to ever use, or maybe only for a glass of water ;)!

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  10. I 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!

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  11. Love these! I bet Rachel's class is so inspiring!

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  12. Love these coasters. Your embroidery looks beautifully done.

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  13. Love how you did a flower design too!

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