Make + Mend by Jessica Marquez

An exquisite, full-color guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories, and home textiles. Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make and Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, Make and Mend shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects, such as repairing torn jeans, mending a ripped hem, and making decorative pillows, napkins, a tablecloth, and a totebag. Touching on the concepts of beauty in minimalism and resourceful simplicity, as well as a fascination with Japan and Japanese design, this easy and accessible book appeals to both the seasoned maker and total beginner. We have a great collection of naturally dyed threads for all of your mending adventures!  Love indigo? Buaisou has a lovely range of indigo dyed thread, and sashiko thread. Verb also has a collection of embroidery floss and sashiko thread that we naturally dye in house, and don't forget those sashiko needles and hoops! Jessica Marquez Jessica Marquez is a Californian girl living in Brooklyn, NY. She is the maker behind Miniature Rhino, her full time creative job and obsession. Her embroideries have graced the pages of InStyle Magazine, Bust Magazine, Design*Sponge and countless lovely blogs. A self-taught, passionate embroideress, Jessica loves to teach. She teaches throughout the country and online classes in photography and embroidery on Craftsy. When she’s not working needle and thread she likes to explore NY, eat vegan treats, bake, snuggle her rescue pets (three cats and a dog), plan her next travel adventure, and of course, craft.