It’s a time-honored quilting method that was invented in Japan and is now practiced globally. These accessories mimic a traditional boro color palate and stitching technique. We’ve linked a ...

Sashiko – literally, 'little stabs' – was a way of connecting all those little pieces into a quilted fabric, known as boro ... Video: Japanese sashiko – the art of stitching stories All ...

Playfulness, however, is key, as is making your embroidery your own. Atsushi Futatsuya of Upcycle Stitches is one of a new generation of Japanese practitioners (see video, above). "I know people ...