Event - Sashiko Sampler - In Person - June 16th

Sashiko Sampler - “In person” Registration

Part of the Watergirl Quilt Fest — 5 Days to Stitch, Share, Shop & Smile

Date / Time:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026       1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) in our classroom in Prescott

Description: 

Join us for this hybrid style class; both in person at the Watergirl Quilt Co. classroom  or join us via Zoom. This is a unique hybrid style class where Zoom participants follow along live with Michell and the students in the classroom. 

Michelle will introduce you to the technique of Sashiko which is a Japanese traditional stitching technique using a running stitch.  It's stitching lines to make simple and beautiful patterns on the cloth. 

This class is for beginners or those who want to expand their repertoire of Sashiko motifs.  Michelle will share a brief history of Sashiko, introduce you to terms & resources, how to determine the direction of stitching, correct posture and how to begin & end stitches.

You will then be ready to continue working on your Sashiko sampler at your own pace after this class.  

All participants; whether in person or via ZOOM will receive:

-        Sampler kit (NOTE: you can pick up in person or have it shipped to you – our usual shipping rates will be applied)

-        Class recording of class (within 72 hours), available for 30 days

-        List of tips will be sent out with recording (within 72 hours) to all participant

Sashiko Sampler Kit:

The class kit is included in the class fee.  It contains one Sashiko sampler panel, 3 different skeins of Sashiko thread curated by Michelle and a Sashiko needle.

You will choose between an ivory fabric or a navy-blue fabric. 

Optional Materials:

Sashiko thimble

Sewing supplies
- scissors or snips
- paper / notebook and pen / pencil for note taking
- your regular sewing kit for hand work

- needle threader (if you need one)

Recordings:

Class recording will be made available to all participants within 72 hours of class and can be accessed for up to 30 days.

Cancellation of Class/Retreat?

Please refer to our "Refund" Policy Refund policy – Watergirl Quilt Co.