Sashiko rice bag
Sashiko is a Japanese form of embroidery, originally used to darn worn garments.
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Christmas birds
Christmas birds made from Christmas prints or calico, cinnamon sticks or Star Anise used for the claws, decorated with ribbons and small bells or purchased tinplate hearts. size, between 10 and 12cm.
Tote bag using Japanese fabrics
A lovely 2020 Christmas present, the kit was an ideal activity for lockdown 3. I adapted the pattern a little, making two narrow straps rather than the one strap suggested in the instructions. I also inserted a pocket and embellished the pattern with a Suffolk Puff with a button for the centre.
Sashiko coasters
I stitched these coasters whilst on board P&O Arcadia during the second half of the world cruise. The itinerary was drastically changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The craft group met daily during the 31 sea days from Fremantle, Australia, to Southampton.
Felt bag
Handmade felt bag decorated with hand felted roses and purchased black handles.
Baby quilt with matching bag.
Another lockdown 3 project completed, January/February 2021. I used fabric from Makower’s, “Clara’s Garden”.