I made cute Sashiko coasters! A great handmade gift idea for Sashiko beginners.

[@susannenadeau9894]

I noticed the supervisor swishing his/her tail…glad it approved of your work!🙂

[@thegreenwrapper]

I think she was not happy because the fabric was too small to sit on this time😂😂🐈🐈

[@sjain8111]

@@thegreenwrapper 😹

[@christinerongeat7860]

Thanks so much for this video .I'm a bigginner in sashiko and i'm appreciate these patterns 😊❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh thank you💕💕

[@kelleneellexson1962]

Definitely feeling like I need to try this!!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh that’s exciting😊

[@tetchedistress]

I have recently gone down a ranbithole of blackwork, glad to see that I was not the only one noticing a similarity in the patterns. I am fascinated by both sashiko and blackwork.

[@thegreenwrapper]

I’m also glad to hear that you have noticed it💕💕 It really is so fascinating considering the backgrounds of them are so different!

[@-MEL16-A.O.C]

Hello just a big thank you for sharing your stitches !!! It's always a good moment and a pleasure to watch you sewing 😊 The choices of the colors is great and works so well together, and the teal one is my fav I would love a tablecloth and matching sets like this 🥰🥰🥰😉👍 Bises from France 😘

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh thank you💕💕 A matching tablecloth is a wonderful idea😍😍

[@alteredcarbon3500]

These coasters are beautiful and I love the idea of wrapping thread around a wooden clothespin 💮

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@christinehowell]

The patterns work really well and it was so interesting to see how you created different looks from the same squares starting point

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@janekrut2799]

They are amazing - what a special gift.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@over50andthriving-x8l]

Beautiful and with simple stitched ❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕

[@denisepettit8534]

I am so excited with starting with one element then playing by adding another until you have something that looks beautiful! You have truly inspired me as a beginner this just thrilled me. Thank you so very much. I really thought number 3 to be the point I was like wow look at how these are different yet cohesive and you just had a feel it needed more, and it worked beautifully. They look fantastic together and you do such stunning creating. Montana USA.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh thank you so much😊💕💕

[@creepycutiecrafty]

Those finished coasters are beautifully done. It looks like the process was serene too! I’d love to see you take on blackwork. There are a lot of similarities to sashiko-style stitching. I’ve had a go at both (and chicken scratch on gingham) on my own channel if you’d like to see a fumbling attempt at them! 😂 I like the dynamism of the green and yellow pattern with diagonal stitches. They remind me of pinwheels!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh that’s great😍 I’d love to watch it👍

[@creepycutiecrafty]

@@thegreenwrapper thank you! I think this is the best blackwork one, but have a look through the videos to see if anything sparks your interest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z37RlX6Ng9KZr5Ysi=7O54K9ndr1ScH_1k Im definitely *not* an expert, but its so good to share the processes and ideas, isn’t it?

[@creepycutiecrafty]

@@thegreenwrapper apologies, I put a link up for one of my attempts at blackwork, but it seems to have vanished.. that’s odd.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you for the link💕💕

[@ingridcanales8165]

Me encantaron, bellísimo. Gracias por enseñarnos 💜🪷💜💫🥰

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@laurasharp7955]

The coasters are beautiful and I always enjoy watching your projects. These patterns look a lot easier to make for beginners 🙏🤗❤. Happy stitching 🧵

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@fernandobaldonado1070]

So interesting! I really liked the reverse of the first one and the innovative third one took me a minute to figure out. So well done. I do hope your friend loves these beauties🎉

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@virginiaparra473]

Genial tanta simplicidad, me encanta esta labor, tratare de llevarla adelante, ya comentare 👏🌻

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh that’s great😊 Thank you💕💕

[@jacquelinestrand6283]

I love this idea. I want to make a Japanese rice bag made up of these squares. I was thinking I would use a mixture of squares using your patterns to form each side and bottom of the bag. I haven't even mastered sashiko yet and come up with these grandiose ideas ❤😂

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi! How about practicing on small pieces and make a small version of a rice bag? I have a video here😊 I made a super cute mini square drawstring bag with my slow stitch pieces! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XYgWegereXZs0

[@susannenadeau9894]

2 and 4 are my favorites!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕

[@DannyHustle]

These are so lovely!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@edithmoyano7080]

Hermoso!! Soy principiante, gracias por compartir!!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕

[@maryannecross4220]

Beautiful 👏👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@vanessaq3923]

I'm beginner with Sashiko. Can you tell me at 5:42 mark you started from the corner and run the line in the middle diagonally and work outward. Why not start from corner and work it up to the opposite corner so not to cut the thread twice? I love all your video. Especially the one that you plan on paper to show how the stitch is starting and where it will end. But on this part I don't particular understand why start in the middle diagonally. Please explain. Thank you very much for all your sharing and teaching. ❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

You don’t have to follow how I stitched😊 How you proceed stitching can be different depending on the person or project. I suppose I have the habit to stitch from the middle. We often stitch Sashiko on multiple layers of fabric, and stitching from the middle line helps secure the layers in position (like basting). In this video, I stitched on a single layer fabric, so it’s not necessary. If you want to work from the corner, I think that’s totally fine😊

[@theexpotition]

Thanks for walking us through your creative decision-making process, it's super helpful! I'm visiting Japan right now for a bit - do you have any favorite sashiko-supply stores you can recommend?

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi! Have you visited Hobbyra Hobbyre? They have beautiful thread and many pre-printed patterns😊

[@theexpotition]

@@thegreenwrapper Awesome, I'll have to check that out! Thanks! ❤

[@robinmccamont]

Hi! I just recently started watching your channel. It’s fascinating to watch you stitch, and you produce beautiful, yet also useful, items. I love your coasters very much! Quick question - do you use any kind of batting in between the top layer and the back layer of fabric? Or are they just the two layers, and the stitching by themselves? Thanks for sharing!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi, welcome to my channel😊 I used some thin interfacing on the linen. The stitched fabric became pretty thick so I didn’t need to add on anything on that side. I usually use a thicker material for the back panel instead of adding some interfacing. I think it really depends on the material you use and the pattern you stitch on it. I don’t know enough about batting but I feel they may be too thick for a coaster.

[@robinmccamont]

@@thegreenwrapper - Makes sense! Thanks for the clarification!

[@marionmarshall5930]

Beautiful work I am a beginner 😂 x

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@konetashelton4130]

❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@laetitia7384]

❤ they are very nice. Colors of the back match very well 😊 Why do you plunge all your work on water at the end ? I think it's the first time (except when you had died some pieces) I've seen you doing this

[@thegreenwrapper]

I used a water erasable marker to draw the grid, so I needed to do it to remove the marks👍😊

[@laetitia7384]

@@thegreenwrapper obviously ! Mines are only heat erasable so I was thinking it was about treating the fabric 😅

[@Sunshine-se6yn]

These are so cute. I’m just starting and can’t get a hold of the Sashiko needle. But I’m happy to do it slowly. I did some washcloths with old tshirts and I found that it’s harder to use tshirts bc the weave is tight. How can I use tshirts that would make it easier. What fabric did you use for this project? Thanks in advance for your help. ❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi! T-shirt materials (knit fabrics) are woven differently and, generally speaking, not easy to stitch by hand. I have an old video about making Zokins with old tshirts but I used a sewing machine. Here’s the video⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6CpaGCmo9OGrtE I also talked a bit about choosing materials in my recent video⬇️ Stitching a Zokin without using knots - learn some useful tips for making a Sashiko Zokin! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojOZYiJZaprl6M I’m also releasing a video about a sashiko style running stitch today (Friday) and I’m showing how I hold a needle in it😊

[@Sunshine-se6yn]

@@thegreenwrapperThanks so much for your answer. I’ll check out the videos.

[@innashubina300]

👏👏👏. У Вас два котика?❤❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Yes!🐈🐈 They are almost identical so I’m surprised that you noticed😊

[@heycrisper]

For these coasters, May I ask what kind of fabric you used for the front? I'd love to make these for gifts!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi! I used some plain cotton. If you’re interested in what kind of fabric is suitable for Sashiko, this video might be interesting for you⬇️😊 How do you choose your fabric for Sashiko? What types of materials are easy to stitch? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH-cqpZ3qbekq80

[@jaywolf7917]

Can you use any cotton threads?

[@thegreenwrapper]

I used some thick Sashiko thread this time. It’s probably a similar thickness to four strands of an embroidery floss. You can use other thread as well. I’ve stitched with different types of thread in this video before if you’re interested😊⬇️ SASHIKO What is the best Sashiko thread? I stitched with 5 different types of threads to compare kzbin.info/www/bejne/eavHdX96d7uDoc0

[@jaywolf7917]

@@thegreenwrapper thank you so much, I really would like to try this out.

[@sjain8111]

almost too nice to use as coaster

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕