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I designed and made these pincushions for the

Pincushion Parade Blog Hop


Here is my Sakura Sashiko Pincushion.

This was my first thought for what I would like to make for a pincushion for this hop.
I sized this pincushion to fit into my magnetic rose gold pin dish,
which you can just see around the edge in this photo.


Here are my supplies.


Free Sakura Sashiko Pattern Template Here


Here is my Sashiko cherry blossom stitched.

I am a beginner when it comes to Sashiko.



My ...

Today I started a new slow stitch sashiko project.

I really enjoy these small hand stitching.

This is the back of my project.
I use solid fabric that does not have a front or back side for sashiko.
I have no idea if I am "doing it wrong."
I find and use methods and techniques that work for me.
I mark with a Clover Chaco Liner pen and it rubs off a little as I stitch
but it last long enough for me to stitch and it is not permanent.
I actually put as few marks as possible.
Sometimes I ...