Japanese masu, wooden measuring boxes, have a 1,300-year history. This skill and culture has been handed down by Ohashi Ryoki in Ogaki, Gifu prefecture. This little mamemasu wooden box, created with delicate craftsmanship, has been turned into a lovely pincushion that fits snugly in the palm of your hand. It is made from fragrant Japanese cypress, using dovetail joinery to securely hold the shape of the box. The skills of a craftsman have produced a beautiful and functional mamemasu that is just 15mm(0.6 inch) square. The fabric on the pincushion is a high-quality linen woven in Hamamatsu, which allows needles to pass smoothly through fabric. The colors of the glass head pins match the pincushion.
Steam A Seam 2 Lite Half Inch x 20 Yards. Double stick fusible for a temporary hold to both fabrics. Applique pieces stay in place and are still repositionable until fused.
Perfect your curved sashiko designs with these fine needles! These short sashiko needles are especially useful when stitching wavy patterns and making more refined sashiko stitches.
This assortment of six needles comes in a wooden case with two each of three sizes of needles.
Dimensions:
Case -- 2.25"l x .5"w
Stack up the stitches on these long needles and you will make quick work of long, straight rows of sashiko stitching! These long sashiko needles are equally useful for big stitch quilting and making rows of running stitch to reinforce your denim patches.
This assortment of six needles comes in a wooden case with two each of three sizes of needles.
Dimensions:
Case -- 3.5"l x .5"w
Shigaraki ware pottery with a button motif, made by Meizan Gama, a ceramics manufacturer founded in 1622 in Koka, Shiga Prefecture. Shigaraki ware is distinguished by its earthy charm, which conveys a sense of simplicity and robustness. Its profoundly fascinating look has a connection with the spirit of "wabi-sabi" (the beauty of natural imperfection), and it has produced countless masterpiece tea utensils. The skilled craftspeople at Meizan Gama continue to create works with warmth, with the living thing that is the earth firmly within their view. Great care has been put into the application of the glaze and the choice and use of firing methods, so that you can feel the warmth of both the earth and humanity emanate from within these small buttons. Magnets are inserted in the buttons, allowing you to use these items as small pin cushions when you want to give your needles a rest. They can also be used as paperclip holders or decorative magnets, or even enjoyed as interior ornaments or stationery items that add color to your living space.
This 3-1/2 inch square features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch increments.
Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.
Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.
The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts!
A 45 degree angle is printed in black and is used to trim half-square triangles to size. White horizontal and vertical lines are printed on the square so the center of the ruler is easily distinguishable. Use these lines to square up blocks based on four-patches or embroidered and appliqued blocks.
Flexi Lace Tape 3/4 inch by 3YD White. Ideal as a decorative band trim. Decorative facing for hems. Colorfast to dry cleaning. Iron at low heat. 100% Nylon. 3 pkg./box. 3/4in x 3 yds.
