Sashiko & Boro–Inspired Stitching

Delve into the rich world of Japanese hand stitching through a process‑focused exploration of sashiko and boro‑inspired textile practices. Learn about culture, tools, and materials, and develop efficient techniques while stitching a traditional hanafukin. Skills covered include how to start threads without knots, two major pattern approaches, multiple design‑transfer methods, and much more. Finish the week with a pouch or sample piece that reflects both function and story. All levels welcome.

$85

Gail Clement has practiced hand stitching since childhood and continues to travel widely to study with textile artists from around the world. In her current work, Gail crafts hand made fiber art for the home and heart from her studio in Asheville, NC. Her felted, sewn, appliquéd, and embroidered pieces are available at the Local Cloth Fiber Arts Gallery in Asheville’s River Arts District. Gail teaches Sashiko and Boro-inspired patching at Local Cloth and leads there Sashiko and Boro Interest Group. She is also regularly invited to teach at local libraries, UNC Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Fiberfest. Passionate about textile reuse, Gail also offers cloth mending and darning to the community through the Western North Carolina Repair Cafe.