Contemporary Kogin-zashi Point Protectors and how inspiration often works:

and how inspiration often works: creating layers within layers

Gauge: 5 stitches per 1” on US 8 (5mm) needles

Medium to thick wool

this carryall needle case conveniently opens up accordion-style to reveal eleven separated pockets for any size circular needles

Contemporary Kogin-zashi Point Protectors and how inspiration often works:Modern sashiko beyond filling in the gaps. Kogin zashi is an iconic form of sashiko that stands on its own apart from Hitomezashi and Moyouzashi as both functional and breathtakingly beautiful. Based on the concept of filling in the gaps of loosely woven fabric, this Japanese mending and beautifying technique was historically a survival necessity and an act of defiance against the laws of an oppressive governing body that forbade the wearing of