Bold Threads: Oversized Sashiko Samplers with Folkwear

Dive deep into larger-scale Sashiko stitching in this immersive five-hour workshop tailored for seasoned Sashiko stitchers. Centered around Folkwear’s stunning sampler panel—featuring 18 distinct traditional and more contemporary designs—this class explores the rhythm, geometry, and meditative beauty of oversized one-layer Sashiko projects using heavier weight coron thread. Participants will refine their stitching techniques while learning strategies for handling large panels, managing scale adaptation, and maintaining stitch consistency across expansive surfaces. Each attendee receives a supply kit with a discounted sampler panel from Asheville’s beloved Folkwear pattern company, making this a special opportunity to work with premium materials while expanding your creative repertoire. Whether you’re preparing a wall hanging, garment embellishment, or heirloom textile, this class offers the inspiration and guidance to elevate your Sashiko practice to bold new dimensions.

Level: Intermediate

Age Range: Adults

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

Materials fee: $40 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Pre-printed panel, Japanese-made Sashiko coron thread to complete the sampler

Materials students should bring: Long and medium Sashiko needles; embroidery snips; needle threader

Thank you to Folkwear for supporting this workshop!

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

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