Sashico

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Sashiko thread
The traditional Japanese art of sashiko (functional running stitch) has found new life in our era of slow fashion and "visible mending." ...
About Sashiko Needles
Sashiko needles are longer and thicker than the needles most of us use, and most have large eyes for threading thick cotton sashiko threads. This length allows for packing several inches of fabric onto the needle at once, a practice th...
A Threaded Needle
About Sashiko Needles - Sashiko needles are longer and thicker than the needles most of us use. This allows for packing several inches of fabric onto the needle at once, a practice that makes the stitching faster and straighter. When I first began sashiko stitching I used needles I had, but invariably they bent and finally broke, so its worthwhile to find yourself a good sashiko needle.