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November 12, 2020
Sashiko Rainbow Waves from The Ardent Thread

My approach to stitching the traditional Seigaiha Wave design with variegated sashiko thread

  • Olympus Sashiko thread colors #93, 95, 97
  • Closeup of colors #95 & 97
  • Skipping rows
  • Stitching the curve
  • Scored edges with a hera marking tool
  • Backstitching to start and finish threads
  • Skipping rows
  • The back of the project
  • Finished edges
  • Done!

There are many variations of Seigaiha – the ubiquitous Japanese wave design that consists of overlapping arches. Turn it upside down and you have fish or dragon scales. Add an extra line or two and you have rainbows. It’s pretty versatile and adaptable. Don’t have printed ...

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added by The Ardent Thread 3 years, 12 months ago. under backstitch , how-to , olympus , sashiko , sashiko thread , seigaiha , tutorials , variegated , wave (Comments)
August 19, 2020
increasing my fiber . . . from Count it *all* JOY!

Over the weekend I was very thready. I sorted through all the floss I've accumulated (some from the estate sale) . . . it was a huge hodge podge in multiple containers (or not):
A mess. And even after I'd sorted most of it out, I still had this unsightly tangle to deal with . . .
And I actually did tackle and tame it!
Now I just need to purchase more floss cards so I can wrap it (and it can stay relatively tidy).

I also picked up (when I ordered it online and it was sent to my po box and I ...

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added by Denise :) 4 years, 2 months ago. under autumn , embroidery , eq , floss , granddaughter , needlework , photo , sprinkles , stitchery , t blocks , variegated , wildflowers , winner
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