SASHIKO - going down the wormhole.

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I've decided to explore Sashiko.

         "Sashiko (刺し子, lit. "little stabs") is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery or stitching used for the decorative and/or functional reinforcement of cloth and clothing".

I will be doing a few samples like in the photos, but I've also got it in mind to include it in some form when hand quilting some chosen projects. 
I have long had an interest in this Japanese traditional embroidery technique but this is the first time I have investigated supplies and shops and committed with $$$.
I was tipped over the edge of curiosity into participation by one of the members of KiwiQuilters. 

More about this after supplies arrive. 

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