Boro: The Japanese Art of Stitching

Enjoy this introduction to a mixture of the old Japanese technique of Boro, which uses densely layered patches and stitching, with a more modern technique known as slow stitching, which is modern, meditative approach to hand sewing, This approach will emphasise the peaceful process of crafting, without a pre-planned design. With embroiderer Vicky Bilton.
Exploring a range of slow stitching techniques, you will begin to applique your fabrics together to create sample pieces. You will complete a scroll of samples to keep for future projects or to finish off at home and use as a wall hanging. Refer to your samples later and incorporate this work on tote bags, clothing, table runners, mini quilts etc.
The term Boro is derived from the Japanese term boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired. The term boro traditionally refers to cotton or linen materials, mostly hand-woven and hand-dyed with indigo by peasant farmers, that have been repaired or darned together to create an often many-layered material to re-use old, worn-out clothing as fabric for new garments.
This taster session includes a range of fabrics and lace in various colours. We will also provide threads, but please bring a basic sewing kit including needles, pins and embroidery scissors.