Sashiko : japanisch sticken by Agnès Delage-Calvet with photographs by Frédéric Lucano 2007, Haupt Publishing. ISBN 978-3-258-07134-3 Language: German I stroll through Amazon from time to time seeking out new sashiko books to add to my library. It doesn’t matter what language they are in, all are welcome. This slim volume starts off with a…
Month: February 2013
Meet Sue, our new Tansu
I didn’t name him. Thomas did. And yes, I think of the tansu in the corner as male, unlike my sewing machines, which are always female. So far as Thomas is concerned, according to Shel Silverstein and Jonny Cash, Sue can be a boy, too. After looking at tansu in antique shops for years but…
Mystery Spinning Wheel and New Sashiko Thread Colors
Mystery! Help identify an antique spinning wheel. Color! New sashiko threads from Olympus.
Guess What Just Happened?
Here’s a link to my personal blog for those of you who might like to get to know me better. I have some happy news I’d like to share. carolziogas.com
Olympus Wagara cotton sashiko sampler project part 3
After completing the Persimmon Flower background, I felt the coat needed something. Referencing vintage firemen’s coats I decided to go with a plain stitch, echoing the technique of stitching together multiple layers of cotton to make the coats very thick. Historically, the coat would be drenched in water before the firefighter went forth to battle…
A love for both the common fiber and the extraordinary textile @KimonoMomo 