Sashiko Inspired panel

I just completed this panel which is based on the Sashiko technique.

The thread I used came from Japan; I particularly liked using a variegated thread of yellow and orange to give the design a bit more interest.
It was a fun and quick project to make.

Sashiko (刺し子) is a versatile Japanese stitching and embroidery technique primarily used to mend, reinforce, and embellish garments. In the past, the women of rural farming communities practiced this simple running stitch using white thread on indigo-dyed fabrics like cotton and hemp. Over time, sashiko has evolved from a frugal necessity to a decorative stitching style. Modern examples of sashiko can be observed in various contemporary fashion houses both in Japan and beyond.

 

My own Kawandi Style Quilt

 

A kawandi quilt is a hand-stitched patchwork quilt made by the Siddis, descendants of African immigrants and brought to India by the Portuguese, French, English, Dutch, and Americans. The kawandi quilt is made from pieces of old and worn-out clothing collected from family members and friends.

I decided to make my own version using my collection of African fabrics but piecing with my sewing machine.

YouTube has a lot of tutorials on the technique; the pieces are sewn on a foundation piece of fabric started at the edges of the quilt and progressed inwards. 

 It's quite a fun way and quick way to finish a quilt with very little preparation. 

Gift Quilts

 I have been helping out with some more gift quilts for my local quilt guild.

Some have already been pieced and I just quilted on the longarm and others I just pieced.

They are so fun to use up all sorts of scraps which is my favourite type of quilting.

Still needs side borders.

Do you ever find a piece of fabric you just have to buy even if you don't know what you are going to do with it ? This is one of those LOL !!!