Patchwork Sashiko with Diana Fitzgerald

Learn how to transform your scraps into a beautiful new textile! Diana’s Patchwork Sashiko Method is a unique mash-up of different slow stitching and patchwork techniques. You’ll start with a stack of scraps and create a pliable piece of unique patchwork fabric with which to do whatever you want! Once you learn the method, you can then use your own fabric scraps in any size and shape you like. It’s great for visible mending, using in your favorite bag pattern, or as a unique feature in a quilt. The textile will not be finished in this class, but attendees will learn all steps to finish on their own.

The Patchwork Sashiko Kit includes everything needed to create an approximate 5″x7″ textile (actual finished size is more like 7″x9″). It contains patchwork pieces, 2 needles, hand-stitching thread, muslin and lightweight interfacing. And Diana is bringing a variety of kits so attendees will be able to choose their preferred set of fabrics. This is a handwork only workshop, other than an optional machine-basting step. We will be providing a few machines for people to use so attendees will not need to bring their own machines.