Visual Diary #57 | Thimble & Pin Cushion | Making New Sashiko Thimble & Sewing Box Pin Cushion

Hello! Hope you're having a warm & cozy day so far! In this vlog, I spent the day at home making a new sashiko thimble to replace my old one using scrap fabrics. I also made a new pin cushion using a pattern from one of my sashiko books! I had a lot of fun making them and I'm really happy with how they turned out! After finishing these mini projects, I started preparing for my next big project! If you like slow stitching and sashiko, I hope you will enjoy this video!
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[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching! For subtitles, please turn on CC and under settings, select Auto-Translate. There should be a list of available languages that you can choose from. ✨

[@esmecat]

for anyone looking for a pattern, that style of pincushion is called a biscornu. there are lots of patterns and tutorials online for free. it looks very lovely with the sashiko!

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much! I didn't know the name of it! ❤️

[@beckyjohnson9917]

You’ve inspired me to hand sew more! I enjoy your podcasts- Thank you for all your hard work you are appreciated ❤

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! Hand sewing is so much fun! One time we had a power outage due to storm while I was in the middle of sewing a project. Didn't affect me coz I was hand sewing..😅

[@francineh.7825]

Oh the pin cushion is super cute! I love the shape and colour of it. Looking forward to your next project - it looks like it will be a lot of work!

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much! Yes the next project will take a while...I'm already questioning my decision...😅

[@francineh.7825]

@@kikosabi As we do haha!

[@nancyestrada9521]

Cada vez que veo tus videos me siento extra motivada para hacer alguna manualidad 😊😊 (además estoy enamorada de mochi 😍😍)

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much!! 😻

[@Cats_Crafts]

Там где я живу, нет такого вида шитья как сашико. Я рада, что узнала о нём из ваших видео. Мне захотелось, тоже попробовать шить такие узоры. Моти такая помощница. И горшок с травой обследовала, и с картонкой поиграла. Всего вам доброго.

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! Mochi really likes to help...sometimes a little too much 😅

[@rvprossjjlrzar]

I really like your choices of colors on all your projects Kiko. They're very soothing and warm and Mochi blends in perfectly. She is becoming such a beautiful cat and I am a huge kitty lover. 🐾. I have been without internet service for a couple of days but was very happy to see a new video from you once it came back on. Thank you for making my day!😊

[@lmelki89]

Wow, you read my mind! I was thinking about how to make a thimble myself. Thank you!

[@kikosabi]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@veravargas1701]

💜🧵🪡 Yeeeyyy!! Me tomaré mi cafécito ☕️🫖 y voy a disfrutar de tu videito 💖💕

[@veravargas1701]

💜🪡🧵 muy lindo y creativo !! Voy a intentar hacer un bordado pequeño en Sashiko 😍 te contaré cómo me fue! 🏡🩵

[@kikosabi]

Hope you enjoyed your coffee while watching! ❤️

[@kikosabi]

Yes please!! ❤️

[@douniaoj1115]

Thank you from France ! I bought a sashiko book thanks to you... I didn't know this type of art ! And thank you for the ring !! You changes our sewing life Kiki Sabi. ❤ Really... Now its impossible for me embroydering or sewing without your vidéos... Even if i.dont watch while im sewing, i know you are sewing with us ! As if you were close ! With Mochi !!! We lov you ! Really ❤

[@cocamie87]

❤tu apporte tellement de douceur et d’envie de crée par sois même n’arrête jamais les vidéo tu me fait toujours beaucoup de bien au coeur à l’esprit et l’âme magnifique personne !❤ bravo

[@jennypollard8739]

the coin was ingenious, although I'm sure it made your prior thimble heavier than the new one w/cardboard will be!! I adore the fabric you chose for your pincushion, & with the sashiko, it turned out too cute. I enjoy everything you do, so am looking forward to seeing your new desktop mat. Here's to warmer days to work in the garden soon!! 😍

[@МаринаГуржи]

А все кошки и коты Планеты, мне кажется, обожают рукодельные увлечения своих хозяев. Это какое же счастье у пушистых, когда Двуногая отвернется или отлучится на пару минут, стащить нитки, лоскуты, клубки всё что рядом с их лапками лежит и навести красоту по-своему. В личном кошачьем вкусе! 🤣. А потом быстро спрятаться в углу, в корзинке, в коробке, под кроватью или за дверью!!! Только кончик хвоста иногда торчит. А так :"ну я спрятался!"😄 Но мы их любим и всё прощаем!!!

[@kikosabi]

That is exactly like Mochi!! 😂

[@anndotsey1910]

Mochi is getting big!

[@tracyhoward8970]

It is so relaxing to just sip my tea and watch your videos and Mochi's antics. Thank you. or should I say Arigato!

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@SamanthaRice-d4h]

Gorgeous work as always!

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@irmadoris279]

Ficaram lindas as duas peças, Mochi está bem grande !! ❤❤❤

[@gailfirenze4760]

Beautiful stitching. You are so talented. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@agnesmalfont5231]

Bonjour, bonne idée la bague. Le porte aiguilles est très joli.❤ a bientôt

[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much! Have a wonderful week! ❤️

[@douniaoj1115]

Trop ❤

[@MikiCrespo]

Love the pin cushion 🩵

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@cheryltanaka5885]

Always enjoy the garden, your (painstaking, meticulous) crafting, cooking, snacks, and, of course, Mochi! All so soothing with the background "ballet class" piano music.

[@wrldvw1836]

We always just plant cat grass, nip, etc, is what we call an azalea pot. It is wide and sort of shallow. Our cats love to lay in the stuff. We found this our years ago when we first planted it in a 12” pot. They constantly laid in it. This is why we went to a wider, more shallow pot. They are so funny sleeping in it and rolling around in it. We did not plant it in the ground since it is part of the mint family. She will have such a good time when it starts coming up. We also have to plant several pots. Thank you for your videos. They are enjoyable and informative

[@suepeterson5675]

Thank you for sharing the thimble making. This will definitely save on pokes. 😊

[@Marzumur]

The thimble looks great! I’ve been eying your previous one and thinking of making one but not quite sure how to, so thank you for sharing the making-of. ❤

[@kikosabi]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@altacostura00]

😻😻😻😻😻 The Pin Cushion turned out beautifully! Looking forward to the next episode.🤸🤸‍♂🤸‍♂

[@dianawalsh9626]

I love the colors and your fabric , can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@МаринаГуржи]

Я попробовала технику сашико при вышивке косметички из шелковой ткани , симпатичной сумочки из джинса и кошелька из натуральной тонкой кожи. Получилось очень и очень мило. Кошельком пользуюсь сама, а сумочка и косметичка были подарены. И очень понравились.Теперь приятельница просит изготовить для неё футляр для очков . Симпатичная эта техника "сашико! ". Творческие идеи в ней безграничны в потенциале. Я умею разные техники вышивки, но " Сашико " пока что вытеснила их все. И еще : у Вас очень красивый профессиональный стежок. У Вас очень уверенная и умелая рука! ❤

[@kikosabi]

That's really nice!! It's a nice feeling to be able to make something that you enjoy and like! I hope your friend will cherish the case you're making her! 😊

[@aliciazavala5742]

Todo lo que haces es muy hermoso 🤩 saludos desde MÉXICO 🇲🇽

[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Bless Mochi😻 Love the needle cushion! Can’t wait for the next episode to see how the desk surface ends up!❤

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much! I'm expecting the desk mat to take a while to complete but I'm looking forward to making it! 😊

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

@ Definitely. A king sized quilt took me 4 1/2 months. But you’re working with tiny ones, adds more time. 😊

[@tizianatomassoni5434]

Ciao Kiko al prossimo video 🎉

[@angelacornell8660]

Hi from Canberra Australia. Sashiko enjoys great popularity here. ❤

[@douniaoj1115]

❤VIVE KIKO SABI ! ❤

[@martineauriol7880]

Vos ouvrages sont ravissants 😊

[@sammythehamster9093]

I want to try sashiko it's just I read up the stitches have to be even my stitching can be inconsistent. I have specialist needles and book. The shape of pincushion reminds me of biscornu I used to make with cross stitch patterns I find on Pinterest. Everyone seems to stitch beautifully. I won't know till I attempt sashiko myself. I loved the EPP cover in last video.

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! I find that its easier for me to stitch evenly and straight with sashiko compared to regular hand sewing. The needle is longer and thicker and the thimble helps stabilize the end of the needle. Sashiko is really fun. Please give it a try! ❤️

[@catherinehays8609]

I love your homemade projects !❤I am inspired. Thanks Kiko😊

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@margaretsamplerlover]

Cross stitchers are into those types of pin cushions -- they are called biscornu(s). I always enjoy your videos so much! I'm hoping to expand my crafting into sashiko and other types of embroidery thanks to you! Take care.

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for letting me know the name of the pin cushion! 😊

[@surfit.]

I made the same-style pin cushion, but a big one, like the one that fits in the lacquer bowl you transferred your scraps to. I needed a cover because I didn't want our furry thief to pull out the pins. And hide all rubberbands. She stole it from two bottles I banded together. The bottles were on the floor but we couldn't find the rubberband. My other daughter's cat ate a whole bunch and had to get it surgically removed. You know the idiom about curious cats, it's true. They get into everything. I can't wait for your next project and to see if Mochi will eat the grass. If it works I may purchase one.

[@kikosabi]

Mochi likes to steal things too. I'm always worried she might swallow something she shouldn't. She's training me to be more mindful of the things I leave out and to put things away right away. 😅

[@thesimplestitch946]

Love the items you made today. The thimble is very nice.

[@mrsgingernoisette]

That pincushion is too precious to use!

[@peggy3418]

Leuke dingen heb je gemaakt🤗dankjewel voor het delen 🙏🍀groetjes uit Nederland 🇳🇱

[@enfitsdraws772]

Its nice i love it.

[@mokepemberley4525]

The pincushion is so cute! 😍

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@markwhitehead4198]

Thank you for sharing x

[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching! 😊

[@janicemiller6554]

I am making a case for my embroidery. I am going to use your idea for the pin cushion. I will do half epp and have a go at sashiko.

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! EPP and sashiko goes well together! 😊

[@marchicam7483]

Muchisimas gracias por enseñarnos como hacer el dedal, lo hare, te ha quedado precioso tanto el dedal como el alfiletero, gracias❤

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad! 😊

[@lauray1955]

Another beautiful video, thank you

[@mari0nhYT]

Looks great! I made a lot of those pin cushions (they are called Biscornu) and you could stuff them a bit more :) I'm always surprised how much stuffing you can get in those little projects :)

[@knackfulknitter]

I loved this video very much. I will be making the thimble and another pin cushion and add sashiko on it. Yours is so beautiful and inspiring. I’m looking forward to your new mat and seeing if you will machine or hand stitch. 💕💕

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm looking forward to making the mat. It's gonna be a lot of fun. 😊

[@rebaladyw6314]

Hello Kiko, I just love your videos. I’m inspired to try Sashiko for myself. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and adorable Mochi with us. Today the beautiful boxes for your scraps and your sewing tools caught my eye. Please can you tell me what they are called and where I might find them or something as beautiful? Again thank you for your videos. They bring me joy and relaxation and inspiration. ❤

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊 The Japanese lacquerwares are from my mother in law. They are originally meant to hold food items but I'm repurposing them to hold my craft supplies. I'm not sure where she got them from.

[@rebaladyw6314]

@ thank you for your reply! Wow, I looked up lacquerware, so beautiful! It’s a lovely repurposing, great idea.

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial ❤️

[@cathybroadwood6938]

Beautiful things 😍😍

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@leannegander796]

Beautiful 😊❤

[@MoniqueGamache-d2g]

J'adore!!! je me demandais comment faire le dé pour la broderie maintenant je vais pouvoir m'en faire un, ainsi que le pin cushion. Merci pour ce partage!

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching!! 😊

[@kathyfreemon]

The pincushion style is called biscournu which i believe is french. I've made larger ones as pillows with embroidery on top. I like the sashiko look! Blessings!!

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ , i love them both@

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@luciagilarteolalla4418]

Precioso Kiko ❤❤❤❤

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@magalycarballocorral3309]

ME ENCANTA!!!😊

[@theresachucle5362]

Thank you for a wonderful video love the pin cushion thank you for sharing your tutorial have a wonderful weekend 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! Have a wonderful weekend! 😊

[@brendatilbury99]

More beauty from you! 👏🏻 Can I ask what red thread you used, it looked very strong 😻xox

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much! Is it the pink thread I used for the thimble? Its 100% cotton quilting thread from Gutermann 😊

[@brendatilbury99]

@@kikosabi Thank you 💖x

[@susanhaneline6428]

I love the little sashiko thimble you made! I’m just starting to learn sashiko and would love to know where you purchased the pretty wooden thread bobbins?

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! They are lace bobbins that I got from Etsy. ❤️

[@gorettimartins3258]

More beautiful items. I’m surprised that Mochi didn’t want to play with the stuffing. Please tell us where you buy your fabric? The fabric you used to stitch the pincushion didn’t even fray!

[@happyone444able]

I always adore your videos! I love the colors you use, and we have many similar hobbies. I like your sewing box, as it has several layers. Where did you find this? Currently, some of my sewing stuff is “hidden” in a plastic box under my bed. This one I would leave out as it just looks so nice.😊

[@MargotBarat]

Hi ! Lovely creative vlog as always ! I'm very happy that I've found your channel as I'm learning Sashiko and sewing lately, so your videos are both inspiration and motivation for me ! I have been wondering for a few weeks how are called the wooden tubes (?) you use to wraps and store your Sashiko threads on ? I really love the look of them and It would fit my storage space too so if you could give me the name of it and maybe even how you found them it would help me research into it and see if I can use a similar thing ! Thank you so much for your lovely content, and have a nice day, whenever this comment finds you ;)

[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! The wooden spools I wrap around the sashiko threads are lace bobbins and I got them on Etsy. 😊

[@MargotBarat]

@@kikosabi Oh wow now that to say it I can see what they are xD thank you so much, what a nice idea !

[@mintydragontea]

mochi is getting so big! she's really beautiful, you can see how much you love her! please be careful with cat grass, getting blades of grass stuck in a kitty's throat is one of the more common reasons they have to go see a vet!

[@kikosabi]

oh my gosh...I will keep an eye on her!😱 Thank you very much for the warning!

[@jacquelinestrand6283]

Beautiful video - I love your sashiko pin cushion - your running stitches are so even. Can you please tell me - is that a linen fabric and DMC eco vita wool?♥

[@claudiaaldi3134]

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[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching! ❤️

[@silviasoto9141]

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[@kikosabi]

Thank you for stopping by today! 😊

[@lilyapopovicheva8820]

Thank you.❤

[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching! 😊

[@EzmeCM98]

Is there a reason you did the pieces of th thimble individually instead of just sandwiching the 2 pieces of card with the fabric and then just sewing the fabric like you would regularly see two pieces together? Or was this just a different way to do it?

[@AnuAnu-y6w]

Spr mam❤❤❤

[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching! 😊

[@AnuAnu-y6w]

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[@redcat1977]

❣️Me encanta el sashiko pero no se como hacer los patrones. Es hermoso y elegante 😊

[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! I have sashiko books that I use for patterns. It's a little more work than pre-printed cloths but its more customizable. 😊

[@DaisyDebs]

💐x

[@finbohannon9581]

Does your cat go outside? You could try a harness if you are worried. It’s so nice for them to be in the garden.

[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching! 😊 No she's an indoor cat. We have a lot of wildlife here so I don't plan on taking her outside even with harness. I also have trouble keeping her collar on. She really doesn't like it 😅 so I'm not sure how she would react with harness.

[@ИринаБарихина-ц8ф]

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[@kikosabi]

Thank you very much for watching! 💜

[@gailfirenze4760]

Beautiful stitching. You are so talented. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@Mygardencraftcabin]

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[@kikosabi]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@rosildacristina2415]

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