COURTHOUSE QUILTERS
Flemington, New Jersey
Date: October 16, 2022
Workshop: Sashiko/Boro Stitch
Instructor: Susan Sato
Cost: $38
Kits available and can be paid at the time of the workshop; Sashiko kit $15 includes a sampler, needle and thread. Boro kit $10 includes fabrics and threads to make a pincushion.
Time: 12:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: Hampton Inn, 14-B Royal Rd, Flemington, NJ
Description: In the Sashiko Stitch Workshop students will learn the traditional Japanese technique of Sashiko, (hand-sewn quilting and its history. Beautiful samples will be show to give students an idea of other ways to use the technique. Sashiko books, threads, tools, stencils and pattern will be discussed. Basic stitching techniques will be covered for the whole class. Individual attention will be given to each student so that you emerge with confidence in your stitching. This class is great for beginners and works well as a wonderful take along project.
The Boro Workshop Students will learn how to layer old and new fabrics on to a background to create an organic Boro base and use Sashiko stitches to anchor it all together. Scrap fabrics work best, even fabric with holes! Nothing is wasted. This workshop is for everyone. It will all be done by hand, no sewing machines needed. It's easy, no rules, and you can use all of those scraps!
Sashiko Supply List
Instructor's Website: www.easypiecing.com
Guild Meeting:
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Lecture: "Japanese Fabric Techniques" with Susan Sato
Location: Hampton Inn, 14-B Royal Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822
Workshop Payment Options:
Check:
1. Send $38 check payable to "Courthouse Quilters Guild" to Patty Gertz CHQ Treasurer. In note section of check write "October Workshop".
Patty Gertz
227 Moutain Rd
Ringoes, NJ 08551
Credit Card:
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