Atsushi Futasuya, Sashiko Story - Ep. 124
04/25/25 • 56 min
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My guest on this episode is Atsushi Futatsuya, a Sashiko artisan and educator. Atsushi shares his Sashiko story, its cultural significance, and its evolution over time. He discusses the relationship between Sashiko and Boro, the importance of storytelling in preserving the craft, and the impact of Western trends on the perception of Sashiko. Atsushi emphasizes that Sashiko is not just about technique but also about the cultural context and the stories behind the stitches.
Show notes Links:
https://sashikostory.com/?srsltid=AfmBOory1Mory2UFPbLjEnMtVvN1FOUlboELAvp0tFudTbkLAFaSc6k1
https://www.instagram.com/sashikostory/
https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4952-introduction-to-japanese-sashiko-stitching
https://www.youtube.com/@SashikoStory
Chapters:
Introduction to Sashiko and Boro
Atsushi's Journey with Sashiko
Storytelling in Sashiko
The History and Evolution of Sashiko
The Impact of Western Trends on Sashiko
Exploring Mingei: Art Without Heroes
Atsushi’s weekly live YouTube streaming of Sashiko Stories
Cultural Appropriation: A Balanced Perspective
Acknowledgment in Cultural Practices
Upcoming Workshops and Sashiko Japan Retreat
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Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!
My guest on this episode is Atsushi Futatsuya, a Sashiko artisan and educator. Atsushi shares his Sashiko story, its cultural significance, and its evolution over time. He discusses the relationship between Sashiko and Boro, the importance of storytelling in preserving the craft, and the impact of Western trends on the perception of Sashiko. Atsushi emphasizes that Sashiko is not just about technique but also about the cultural context and the stories behind the stitches.
Show notes Links:
https://sashikostory.com/?srsltid=AfmBOory1Mory2UFPbLjEnMtVvN1FOUlboELAvp0tFudTbkLAFaSc6k1
https://www.instagram.com/sashikostory/
https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4952-introduction-to-japanese-sashiko-stitching
https://www.youtube.com/@SashikoStory
Chapters:
Introduction to Sashiko and Boro
Atsushi's Journey with Sashiko
Storytelling in Sashiko
The History and Evolution of Sashiko
The Impact of Western Trends on Sashiko
Exploring Mingei: Art Without Heroes
Atsushi’s weekly live YouTube streaming of Sashiko Stories
Cultural Appropriation: A Balanced Perspective
Acknowledgment in Cultural Practices
Upcoming Workshops and Sashiko Japan Retreat
INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design
WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate
EMAIL: [email protected]
YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design
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YarnCon 2025 and Final Shopping Trip to JoAnn’s - Ep. 123
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This is a solo episode with host, Stephanie Socha. The two main topics are YarnCon 2025 and my final trip to JoAnn Fabrics.
This was my first time attending YarnCon, a trade show type event for the knitting, crochet, hand dyers and yarn community. Vendor booths from IL and surrounding states show their beautiful product, much of it hand made, hand dyed and all of it stunning! Below is a list of the vendors from the 2025 show that just took place last weekend (4/5 and 4/6) in Chicago.
https://yarncon.com/pages/copy-of-vendors
The building that YarnCon was held is a historic beaux arts architecture and art deco design. The link below is the resource I used in this episode.
Final Shopping at JoAnn Fabrics
The second part of this episode is a recap of my final trip to JoAnn Fabrics before they close forever. A common issue with most shoppers I have heard from and chatted with is that the discounts are not really discounted. The prices were raised to MSRP and then slightly discounted. These prices are higher than a JoAnn shopper would have paid prior to the company closing announcement.
If you plan to make one more trip to JoAnn’s, I share tips on what to look for and how to shop the discounts in your favor while enjoying the nostalgia one last time.
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