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Two small coasters made from dark blue denim and decorated with sashiko stitching lay on a white fabric background. the bottom reads
Handmade Holiday Touches (Using What You Already Have) diy holiday low- and zero-waste slow living Dec 01, 2025

We often think of the holidays as a time of bustling activity and crowded shoppi...

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The sashiko pattern hana komezashi is shown, looking like stitched red starts on a natural, off-white background. The bottom reads
Planning Ahead for a Sustainable Holiday holiday low- and zero-waste slow living Nov 19, 2025

In the northern hemisphere, days are getting shorter, jackets are getting heavie...

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Kate, a smiling blond, white woman, holds up a gift bag embroidered with red designs reminiscent of snowflakes. The bag is made from an old, off-white/grey shirt.
DIY: Make a Reusable Gift Bag from an Upcycled Shirt diy holiday low- and zero-waste stitching tutorials upcycling Dec 15, 2024

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the joy of giving. I love makin...

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5 Ways to Reduce Waste for the Holidays diy holiday low- and zero-waste Dec 01, 2023

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and I am always looking for more ways that...

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Sashiko stitched denim pouch
Low- and zero-waste sashiko gift ideas holiday low- and zero-waste slow living Dec 03, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 

December is upon us, and many of us ...

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Handmade Sashiko Holiday Gift Ideas diy holiday stitching Nov 26, 2020

What does a handmade Christmas look like?

This year I will be celebrating the h...

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Kate Ward

Hi, I'm Kate! I love travelling and the esoteric. Zen Stitching is a combination of my passions: living a meaningful life, taking care of the planet, and textile arts.

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