opposites attract

modflowers: sashiko embroideryI am a person who loves colour.

But often I am wont to use, perhaps, too many colours.  To add just one more thing to that thing that is perfectly fine just as it is.

Which is possibly why I really really like sashiko. No, not the raw fish stuff, but the Japanese art of folk embroidery using basic running stitch.

modflowers: sashikoSashiko is subtle. Ordered. Restrained.

It is like a minimalist version of embroidery.

modflowers: sashikoBoth colour palette and technique are simple, yet it is everything that I cannot be, and do not do.

So consequently, in my contrary way, I absolutely love it. ♥

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5 thoughts on “opposites attract

    • Great idea! I love it when old and new get all mixed up!
      I’d have to work on the neatness of my stitching first though, as I’m not sure I could be disciplined enough to stick to those regimented geometric patterns and get them perfectly accurate!

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