Sashiko Classes & Events
I offer a limited number of Sashiko classes at various location throughout MA and NH. Below is a listing of classes I will be providing and events I will be attending:
The New England Quilt Museum. Located in Historic Lowell, Massachusetts, the museum is a quilter’s delight, and contains an enormous collection of fascinating quilts.
New England Quilt Musuem
Currently no classes are held here, but there are 150 bolts of true Japanese fabrics and sashiko materials all imported from Japan that are sold at the museum shop. It is located at:
18 Shattuck St.
Lowell, MA 01852
Telephone: (978) 452-4207
Listing of classes and events:
- Sashiko Show and Tell | Feb 6
- Beginner Sashiko Class | Feb 20
- Be-dama Wall Scroll with Sashiko Class | March 12
- Beginner Sashiko Class | Mar 14
- Sashiko One-Shoulder Bag Class | April 6
- Sashiko One-Shoulder Bag Class | April 20
- Beginner Sashiko Class March 19
- Make Sashiko Jacket in your size Class | starts April14
- Make Kimono in your size Class | May 15, 16
- Souhegan Valley Guild Quilt Show| May 21, 22
- Sashiko Exibition – Miho and Friends| Starts May 19
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Beginner Sashiko Class
Friday, March 19, 2010 from 9:30am – 2:00pm
The Sewing Diva Quilt & Gift Shop
16 Manning Street
Derry, NH 03038
TEl: 603-216-1647
Ticket Info: $
[Class limited to 8]
About the Class
- Sashiko is a very old form of hand sewing using a simple running stitch, sewn in repeating or interlocking patterns through one or more layers of fabric. It is important to keep the stitches as even in length and as regular as possible.
- The objective of this class is to get familiar with Sashiko. Through reading materials we will learn what Sashiko is. To practice Sashiko stitching, a material we are using in the class has a traditional Sashiko pattern pre-transferred onto the fabric in the form of a stencil. Some Sashiko patterns are also provided at the class.
- We will learn how to transfer some Sashiko patterns onto a fabric.
- The material package includes:
- Flat-woven cotton fabric that has a Sashiko pattern pre-printed
- Sashiko thread
- Sashiko needles
- Things to bring to the class are (can be purchased at the store):
- *Waxed carbon paper Chacopy® from Clover Co., Ltd
- *Soft tracing wheel (not spiky one) from Clover Co., Ltd
- *Tracer pen from Clover Co., Ltd
- Thimbles
- Sheet protectors, light weight
- Flower pins
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Cutting mat
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Sunday March 14, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:00pm
The Quilted Crow
61 Stow Road
Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719
Ticket Info: Call the store
[Class limited to 8]
About the Class
- Sashiko is a very old form of hand sewing using a simple running stitch, sewn in repeating or interlocking patterns through one or more layers of fabric. It is important to keep the stitches as even in length and as regular as possible.
- The objective of this class is to get familiar with Sashiko. Through reading materials we will learn what Sashiko is. To practice Sashiko stitching, a material we are using in the class has a traditional Sashiko pattern pre-transferred onto the fabric in the form of a stencil. Some Sashiko patterns are also provided at the class.
- We will learn how to transfer some Sashiko patterns onto a fabric.
- The material package includes:
- Flat-woven cotton fabric that has a Sashiko pattern pre-printed
- Sashiko thread
- Sashiko needles
- Sashiko designs
- Things to bring to the class are (can be purchased at the store):
- *Waxed carbon paper Chacopy® from Clover Co., Ltd
- *Soft tracing wheel (not spiky one) from Clover Co., Ltd
- *Tracer pen from Clover Co., Ltd
- Thimbles
- Sheet protectors, light weight
- Flower pins
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Cutting mat
A class sample is displayed and the items with * mark can be purchased at the store.
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Sashiko One-Shoulder Bag Class
Tuesday April 6, 2010 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday April 20, 2010 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm
The Quilted Crow
61 Stow Road
Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719
Ticket Info: $70.00 including materials (Fabrics, Sashiko thread, Sashiko needles, patterns for bag and Sashiko
[Class limited to 8]
About the Class
This is a class to make a reversible shoulder bag with Sashiko stitched. You’ll learn basic skill of Sashiko and how to transfer the design onto fabric.
We will do Sashiko all around the bag panel first and will assemble the bag afterward. Students with any level of Sashiko skill are welcomed.
The kit includes:
- 2/3 yard yarn-dyed, flat-woven fabric from Japan that is suitable for Sashiko stitching
- 2/3 yard lining fabric
- A pack of Sashiko thread
- Patterns
- Cross stitch plastic to secure the bottom of bag
Things to bring:
- 1 1/2 yards thin and soft fusible interfacing to apply for lining to give a body to the bag
- Chacopy® (waxed dressmaker’s carbon from Clover)*
- Soft tracing wheel from Clover*
- Sashiko Needles*
- Scissors
- Flower pins
- Sheet protector
- Rotary cutter and mat
- Marking pen or pencil*
- Rulers
- Sewing machine and sewing thread for the second class
A sample will be displayed and the items with * mark can be purchased at the store.
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Be-Dama Wall Scroll with Sashiko Class
Friday March 12, 2010 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Quilter’s Way
75 Commonwealth Ave
Concord, Massachusetts 01742
About the Class
This is a class to make a wall scroll using both Sashiko and appliqué techniques.
Be-dama means “Glass marbles” in Japanese. You create unique Be-dama by putting Sashiko stitches and by using assorted printed fabrics.
Sashiko is a very old form of hand sewing using a simple running stitch sewn in repeating or interlocking patterns through one or more layers of fabric. We are stitching Sashiko on small areas, which is very convenient to carry around to work wherever you go.
Things you will need in the class:
- 20 pieces of 5½” square dark color background fabric, total of a half yard
- 20 pieces of 5½” square light color background fabric, total of a half yard
- 10 pieces of 4½” square assorted solid color fabrics for making Be-dama with Sashiko
- 10 pieces of 4½” square assorted printed fabrics for making Be-dama
- Inner border A: 2 pieces of 21″ x 3″ solid color fabric for Sashiko
Inner border B: 2 pieces of 47″ x 1½” solid color fabric- Outer border A: 2 pieces of 27″ x 4″ solid color fabric
- Outer border B: 2 pieces of 50″ x 3″ printed fabric
- Sashiko threads and needles
- Chacopy® waxed tracing paper from Clover
- Tracer pen from Clover
- Sheet protectors
- Ruler
- Pins, Scissors & Thimbles
- French chalk or marking pens
- Rotary cutter and mats
- A piece of flannel or a quilt batting (larger than 25″ x 54″)
- Sewing machine and sewing threads (from 3rd class)
* A sample is displayed and the materials can be purchased at the shop.
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Make a Sashiko Jacket in your own size
Wednesday April 14, May 05 and 12, 2010 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm 
The Quilted Crow
61 Stow Road
Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719
Ticket Info: Call the store
[Class limited to 6]
About the Class
- This is a class to make a traditional Japanese style jacket called Haori in your own size. We don’t use paper patterns to create a jacket. You will cut the fabrics with the instructor by using a couple of your own body measurement. Basic sewing skill with sewing machine required. Any levels of Sashiko are welcomed.
- We will do Sashiko on navy blue Sashiko fabric. The fabric for Sashiko should be flat woven, loose woven and a little heavier than quilting fabrics, so it is easier to stitch. It might be difficult to find a fabric so the shop has it for you to purchase.
- Lining fabric is your choice. Any quilting fabrics would work.
- The sashiko patterns are your choice. However, they are provided in the class.
- Things to bring:
* Fabric for Sashiko – 2 yards
* Other front fabric – 2 yards, printed or yearn-dyed (I prefer to have patterns other than using a solid color fabric)
* Lining fabric – 3 yards
*Sashiko threads and needles
*Waxed carbon such as Clover Chacopy©
*Soft tracing wheel and/or Ball point Tracer pen
*Ruler
*Tracing pen or French chalk
*Scissors
*Scotch tape
*Rotary cutter and mat
*Thimble and pins
Sashiko patterns of your choice
Sheet protector (to protect sashiko patterns and carbon papers)
Sewing machine and sewing threads (for the 2nd and the last class)
All materials marked * including fabrics can be purchased at the shop.
A sample of the jacket is displayed at the shop.
Please come in a little earlier if you are planning to purchase materials.
The sample of jacket has Sashiko area and patchwork area because it was made to finish in 6 classes, and the class you are attending is 3 classes. Therefore, we don’t have time to do the patchwork. Please bring a printed fabric to use in place of patchwork area.
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Souhegan Valley Quilt Guild Show “Blooming Quilt”
Friday May 21 and Saturday May 22, 2010 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Messiah Lutheran Church
303 Rt 101
Amherst NH
Souhigan Valley Quilt Guild: http://www.nhquilts.org/quilt-show/
Cost is $5 per person, under 12 years old free.
Colorful Quilt Display, Vendors, Mini Raffle Quilts, Handmade Quilt Turndown!
Aika is attending as a vendor to this show.
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Make Kimono in your own size 
Saturday May 15, 2010 from 10:00 am – Noon
Sunday May 16, 2010 from Noon – 4:00 pm
Quilter’s Way
75 Commonwealth Ave
Concord, Massachusetts 01742
About the class
This is a class to make a traditional Japanese cotton Kimono called Yukata in your own size without using paper patterns. You will cut the fabrics with me by using your own body measurement.
Important measurements for making Yukata
- Girth (if your hip or belly measure is larger than your chest measure, use the larger)
- Length of your Yukata – from Shoulder (measure the shoulder next to your neck) to your ankle
- Shoulder (next to your neck) to Chest point
- Fabric: Non-directional cotton fabric
- A person shorter than 5′-5″ with the GIRTH smaller than 44″ = 4 ¼ yards
- A person up to 5′-8″ with the GIRTH smaller than 44″ = 4 ½ – 5 yards
- A person with the GIRTH larger than 44″ = 5 ½ yards
- Things to bring:
Rotary cutter and mat
Ruler and Tape measure
Scissors
Marking pens
Pins
Sewing machine and sewing threads
Serger if you would like to finish raw edges
1 yard light-weight fusible interfacing (optional)
Calculator
- ·All materials can be purchased at the shop.
- ·A sample of the kimono is displayed at the shop.
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Sashiko Exhibition – Miho & Friends
Wednesday May 19, through July 26, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Opening reception: Wednesday May 26, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Indian Hill Music
Camilla Blackman Hall
36 King Street, Littleton, MA
Come and enjoy collection of Sashiko projects by Miho and 6 of her students who made their wall hangings in Miho’s class. Each one of them is so unique, it really shows personality of each person. The opening reception will be held on May 26 from 6:00pm. Come in and take a look at quilts, chat with makers and enjoy some refreshment!
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Lowell Quilt Festival “Images”
Thursday Aug. 12 – Saturday Aug. 14, 2010 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
The Lowell Quilt Festival, the annual city-wide spectacular celebration of quilts, offers a visual feast of color and creativity to visitors of Lowell, Massachusetts! From small to large, traditional to contemporary, hand-work to machine-work, simple to spectacular, the Lowell Quilt Festival quilts are a must-see for all who enjoy and appreciate the work of highly talented and expert artisans.
Miho will be giving Sashiko Demonstration at New England Quilt Museum throughout the festival. So please stop by!
18 Shattuck St. Lowell MA 01852
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Sashiko Exhibition
Wednesday Aug. 25 – Friday Sep. 24 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Reception: Saturday Sep. 11 from Noon – 2:00 pm
Pepperell Public Library
15 Main st.
Pepperell, MA 01463
30 pieces of Miho’s quilts will be displayed; the collection of past 11 years of work. Please join me the opening reception. There will be my Sashiko Tutorial DVD and some sashiko materials on sale.
