Sashiko bag
This is my first time trying sashiko and I love it! I didn't want to invest into a new hobby without trying it first - I already do so many types of embroidery (cross stitch, hardanger, guemaraige, white work, suzhou embroidery) and lace (filet, tatting, etc.), and that's in addition to knitting and crocheting. So, I decided to improvise by using materials from my stash. I had a small cut of 11 ct. aida cloth. I also had white DMC Cabelia thread (for sashiko stitches), regular 6 strands DMC floss (for a braided russian style ribbon and assembling), and some leftover fabric (for an inside lining). The design I chose was very interesting to stitch. The first layer was the most labor intensive because of the sheer amount of individual stitches. The second and third layers were much easier to stitch. During the process, I was amazed to see that with every sashiko layer the fabric became stronger and less "holey", which is understandable, given the origin of sashiko embroidery, which was used to make the fabric more durable and windproof.
PS Sorry for the wrinkled background. 🫣