A small yarn destash from my design studio: indie dyed skeins, luxury blends, and project-ready yarns now available in the Yumi Yarns shop.

Explore the history of sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching practice rooted in mending, resilience, and quiet beauty.

I’m starting a small series called Something New Saturdays, where I explore a new craft, technique, or creative idea that has caught my curiosity. This week I’m discovering the quiet rhythm of sashiko stitching — a traditional Japanese embroidery technique that feels surprisingly familiar to knitters.