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Sashiko embroidery on Galentine's Day

I took yet another amazing crafting class at Fancy Tiger in Denver. This one was Sashiko embroidery. It's a Japanese embroidery form designed to use small pieces of fabric and capture air pockets to keep people warm in the winter. We each selected a design to work and the color of thread we preferred. It was fun to learn and to embroider with a group of fellow crafters. Since it was Galentine's Day (February 13th), one member of the class brought cookies shaped like lips and hearts. It was so sweet of her! I am excited to finish my project and decide whether I will frame it, turn it into a pillow, or what. And I already have ideas for new Sashiko projects, including getting better at the Sashiko version of denim mending that I have attempted to repair a few pairs of favorite jeans. There are so many possibilities!

The start of my embroidery project, with lip cookie before I gobbled it up!

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  1. Travelpages33February 15, 2020 at 2:42 AM

    This looks like such a neat winter craft activity...but not at the same time as delicious winter cooking... ;)

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    1. GinaFebruary 18, 2020 at 6:57 AM

      Thanks for your comment. It really is a fun, relaxing activity!

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