Sashiko Program

I had an opportunity to do a program at Redwork Club last month. This was my first time doing a program, so I was very nervous. I decided to do about Sashiko stitching. Sashiko is Japanese embroidery stitching. It looks like running stitch, but there are some rules. If you'd like to know more, purl bee website has a great tutorial there.

For the program, I made a kit including introduction to Sashiko history, technique, fabrics to make a coaster with, a needle and Sashiko threads. Even though my English wasn't perfect, and probably not the best program put it together, all the ladies who participated the program were very nice. They were interested, asked me some questions, and started stitching the Sashiko pattern I prepared right away.

(Sashiko kit I made for the program)

At this month meeting, some of the ladies brought the coasters they made after the program I did last month. Some made coasters like I showed, and some made them bigger stuff like pot holder and wall hanging! These ladies always show me new things to learn, so I'm glad I could show them something in return for change. For all the Redwork club members, thank you very much for participating my Sashiko programs.

   

Iron Caddy Pad

Last December I attended "Sew-In Saturday" (hosted by St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild), I brought my iron. Even though I unplugged the iron prior to leaving time, it just didn't cool off quick enough. I was worry that it may burn something while I was driving home. Luckily, nothing happened, so of course I totally forgot about it till one day prior to March Sew-In time again.

I found many different style of iron caddy online, but this particular pattern made by Sisters' Common Thread caught my eye. It has a cute style, and once you open it up, it turns into iron pad! Since I didn't have a portable iron pad, it was a perfect combo. I made it quick, and took it with me to Sew-In next day.

I've been wanted to use this Echino fabric, so I'm glad I found a perfect item to make it with. 

There was one ironic thing though. There was a machine quilting work shop at that day, and I was determined to master it as much as possible. By the end, I didn't even get to plug in my iron. Oh, well. I'm prepared for next Sew-In for sure.