Intro to Sashiko____01.24.26 (10 AM to 12 PM)Mending our textiles centers the art of repair and reuse. Across continents and cultures, many traditions embrace visible mending, but the geometric patterns of sashiko remain especially recognizable. In this Intro to Sashiko class, well explore those iconic shapes while sharing tips for achieving clean, even running stitches. Well provide sashiko thread, fabric scraps, and needlesbut if you already have a favorite needle, feel free to bring it! As a

Juniper’s smoke has long been used to push out the stale and call in something new

Each one sits inside a hand-formed ceramic bowl by Philadelphia artist Linda Ruggiero (@KnottyNurseRN)

woven with care for that perfect balance of softness and strength

Its detailed features and earthy tones add a touch of heritage to your drinkware

and it carries a long tradition as a stitched

lined with calico

Made in Mexico

making it perfect for year-round wear

Vintage square black glass buttons with self shank

acting to shift things deeply

and build up lines of sashiko stitches with simple tools

the joy of making—of returning to a process and watching it unfold over time