Sashiko Embroidery with Mary Baggerman

July 12, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Tuition: $100

Materials Fee: $10

Sashiko is a type of hand stitching that originated in Japan. Used for mending and embellishment, it has a rich history of tradition and design. Today many people are discovering it as part of the visible mending movement. Come and learn the basics of stitching, pattern transfer, tools and techniques. We will be making several small pieces suitable to be made into coasters, pin cushions or used as a patch on clothing.

Plan to bring: While all materials are provided, sketchbooks and bits of fabric or thread from home are welcome.

Mary Baggerman has lived in West Michigan all of her adult life. She loves living in this beautiful Great Lakes region, drawing inspiration from the natural world around her. She exhibits and teaches in Kalamazoo, Michigan, focusing primarily on fiber arts which includes embroidery and quilting. She is currently in the faculty of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts where she teaches creative embroidery.

Example of Sashiko stitching shows the samples being taught for the workshop (4” stitched squares that can be used to create coasters, etc). Photo courtesy of artist