#patchworking

[lille-plays-with-string]

baby's first foray into EPP!

[roguesbazaar]

A patchwork custom dice bag with a sweet strawberry theme! I added a few small embroideries on the pockets because I thought it would be really cute! You can find my other dice bags at the Rogue's bazaar on Etsy

[seamsprettygood]

This is... patchwork, right?

I still have a LOT of fabric scraps from the sewing class back in 2022 (the blue ones!). Back in November '23, I finally purchased Olfa Rotary Cutter and I feel that now my job has become easier. It gives me a push to do something with the fabric scraps I have accumulated in 2023. So far, I've cut the scraps into 5-cm wide strips (with various lengths), 10 x 10 cm, and 5 x 5 cm. I still have a long way to go, there are still 3-4 boxes of fabric scraps left—GOSH.

My plan for 2024 is to use as many scraps as I could, turn them into jackets or bags, and probably to stop buying more fabrics 🥲

[sashico]

We are a group of Sashiko artisans after all. While I keet sharing the words, Keiko and her friends keep stitching. Keiko doesn’t really talk much. However, it doesn’t mean that she has less messages. After Covid-19, I want you to see and touch what we makes. It may explain “what Sashiko is for us” 10 times better than reading my words. You may find your Sashiko there, too. ☆ Keiko isn't the only silent voice. I was surrounded by those quiet yet proud Sashiko artisans. They rarely talk in public, yet they never stopped talking off the stage. It is my privilege (once “curse” in the past) to receive those “chatting” - which is now my foundation & wisdom.  ☆ I am NOT here to convince you to agree with me. Using logic & words to argue is already an opposite value-system in Japanese culture. In our culture, we sometimes expect them to “sense” something. It is not a matter of right and wrong. I am NOT saying someone's Sashiko is wrong. I am just here to share what we do - which has the precious word (spirit of sounds) - Sashiko. I am stepping out of my cultural comfortable zone by being logical. I decided to jump into “non-Japanese” field so that I can explain better. It would be difficult to learn what Sashiko is if you decide to jump into “our Japanese” field - because some artisans expect you to “sense” rather than “discuss”. The Japanese ordinary can be more abundant (and messed up) than you may already know - as this Jacket communicates to you.  ☆ - - - ☆ 様々な刺し子の作品や、刺し子の楽しみ方はあれど、こういう刺し子ジャケットを作れるのは、やっぱり恵子さんだなぁと思うのです。何度か僕も挑戦してますが、（まだ）無理。一生無理かも。僕はどうしても言葉に頼りすぎです。でも、昨日書いた事も真実で、まずは議論ができないと話にすらならないのが、僕が移住した先です。一年に数着できる刺し子ジャケット。あと何着世に送り出せるかな。僕の役目は、いかに「継続性と再現性」を確保するかなんです。コロナ禍が落ち着いたら、オフ会したいですね。1年後でも2年後でも、いつか恵子さんの作品に触れてほしいので。 ☆ #Sashiko #JapaneseSashiko #SashikoJacket #SashikoDesign #SustainableFashion #VisibleMending #Patchworking #日本の日常 #刺し子 #刺し子ジャケット https://www.instagram.com/p/CJL0NJvJk-Z/?igshid=1q4us0oumphq

[roguesbazaar]

A recent patchwork custom dice bag. The theme was arcane scholar so lots of purple and blue jewel tones mixed with brown faux leathers and tweeds. Then topped off with a golden magic circle in the bottom. It was a lot of fun to do and I’m super happy with how it came out.

[roguesbazaar]

The Vagabond Astrologer's Pocket

Traveling is the astrologer's lot. After all, it is impossible to observe every one of the sky's eccentricities from a single place. But few would ever allow themselves to look anything but professional even when dealing with the natural wear and tear of travel. This astrologer is one of those few. Threadbare cloak, dirt-caked boots, patched pants, and a tunic that has definitely seen better days. If it wasn't for the Astronomer's energetic company, I would have thought him just another worn out vagabond, not a member of the Celestial Observers.

[roguesbazaar]

The Traveling Bookkeeper's Sack

A dedicated recordist. Always on the go, the Bookkeeper has witnessed and dutifully recorded more events on Aurea than even the most active of court archivists.

Find it at the Rogue's Bazaar