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Hands are spread on either side of a small hana fukin stitched with the zenigatazashi stitch. The bottom reads
Wrapping Up the Sashiko Stitch Challenge challenge mystery stitch along stitching Aug 31, 2025

There are few things I love more than sharing my love for Sashiko-inspired stitc...

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A navy blue cloth with white Sashiko stitching lays on a wooden background. in the upper left, there is half of a lemon. The bottom reads
The Sashiko Stitch Challenge: Making a Mini Hana Fukin challenge stitching Aug 01, 2025

Are you looking for a creative reset? Perhaps you'd like to build up a mindful a...

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A series of close-up shots of handmade, hand-stitched shirts with the names of the makers across the top: Maria Rebelo, Jean Kennedy Hubler, Claire Cleary, Gail Chang, Deborah Daniel. There is a navy blue bar across the bottom that reads
The One Yard Minimalist Top collaborations low- and zero-waste stitching Jul 15, 2025

Ā with KZ Stevens & the Sashiko Stitch Club

Few things make my heart sing like g...

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A white woman's hands pin a safety pin to fabric in a stitching tool case. The bottom reads 'www.zenstitching.ca'
Top 10 Lessons from the Making Zen Artists making zen stitching May 15, 2025

Hosting the Making Zen Online Retreat has been one of the most rewarding parts o...

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A white woman's hands rest on a newly-patched pair of jeans, mended using Sashiko. A bar across the bottom reads
Sashiko Tutorial: Mending with Koshi-Zashi diy low- and zero-waste repair stitching tutorials Apr 14, 2025

As Earth Day approaches, many of us are thinking about how we can reduce waste, ...

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A light brown corduroy shirt is hanging vertically. The front pocket has bunnies stitched into it in a darker brown. The bottom of the image reads
Hopping into Spring with Selina Ben collaborations mend stitching women in craft Apr 01, 2025

Thereā€™s something so special about coming together to stitch, and our recent Sas...

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A zoomed-in image of a pair of blue jeans that shows a dark denim patch with rows of pink stitching behind it and stitched crosses on top. The bottom reads
Sashiko-Inspired Mending with Jujizashi diy low- and zero-waste stitching tutorials Mar 15, 2025

Mending is more than extending the life of our clothingā€”itā€™s an act of care, sus...

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A white woman's hands prepare to stitch on a piece of natural-coloured fabric that looks like unbleached cotton. The bottom reads www.zenstitching.ca
Caring for Crafting Hands health stitching tutorials Feb 15, 2025

There is something deeply meditative about crafting with your hands. Whether it'...

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Giving Love: The Power of Handmade Gifts slow living stitching Feb 01, 2025

Thereā€™s something magical about giving and receiving handmade gifts, crafted wit...

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A teal teapot sits on a beautifully embroidered cloth which showcases four Sashiko stitching patterns.
Exploring Hana Fukin: Traditional Japanese Embroidered Cloths japanese history low- and zero-waste stitching Jan 15, 2025

Imagine a single cloth that weaves together tradition, beauty, and functionality...

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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 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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Crafting Stories with Aurifil Threads making zen stitching Nov 15, 2024

A big part of Zen Stitching is the community and the connections we make, and we...

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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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