The backing is leftover piece of blue quilt fabric and the 'wadding' is two large op shops scarves. The premise of Kawandi is that it is hand sewn using embroidery thread (I used Sashiko thread).

400 years ago, a stitching technique called sashiko surged among working rural communities in Japan. Intended to reinforce fabrics for brutal winters, it also results in intricately textured ...

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The show will have 50 paid classes, including thread education, intro to hand quilting and two levels of fabric portraiture ... There are also sessions on sashiko stitching and how to make ...

The National Quilt Collection incorporates quilts from various ethnic groups and social classes, for quilts are not the domain of a specific race or class, but can be a part of anyone’s heritage and ...

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The biennial Great River Quilt Show returns to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on October 18 and 19. It's run by the Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild. Admission is $10 and your ticket will get ...

The name evokes the image of worker bees in a hive making honey, each doing their part to create something for all. That seems like an apt description of neighbors and friends coming together to share ...

Puzzles with fabric.” That’s how Sarah McAllister and daughter Ashley Gardner describe the intricate art form known as quilting. They should know. In October, the pair opened Serendipity Stitch as the ...

The sew-losophy here: never enough quilts! The biennial Great River Quilt Show returns to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds ...

Its focus on fabric technology and high-quality materials has led to a loyal customer base that values both durability and comfort. In a world where fast fashion often means fast disposal ...