What is Boro Sashiko? Sashiko is a Japanese running stitch, usually seen as white cotton on indigo fabric; either in straight lines or as a pattern. Boro Sashiko is sashiko stitching used to mend clothing. Over time, as an item of clothing is mended many times, the effect can be quite beautiful and always unique.
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Inspiration A few years ago, while we were out shopping at Japanache, we spied some vintage Fireman jackets. Of course, they only fit Glen! I am very used to this scenario, from our many trips in Asia and my usual solution is to make it myself! I have been into Sashiko for a while now
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Fuzzy-Felt I have vague memories of playing with Fuzzy-Felt in the 70’s, when it was particularly popular. For a deep dive into all things Fuzzy-Felt, you can’t go past: https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/fuzzyfelt.php .One of the sets that I salvaged was the Fantasy set. Inside was a handy brochure with some ideas for the fantasy characters you can
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