At our Activity Day, Barbara shared how to do Japanese Boro.
Boro is a traditional Japanese form of darning originally used by farmers and fishermen to patch clothing. Usually, indigo and maroon coloured cotton, linen and hemp materials were stitched or re-woven together to create low cost practical clothing.
During the morning Barbara displayed a Boro bag and a table runner which were used as inspiration. Members were supplied with a range of pieces and created designs using the 'traditional' colours as well as some more modern creations.
Initially, the pieces of fabric were arranged with a 2cm overlap and irregularities and fraying edges were encouraged. Once the final design was created, the pieces were first tacked into place and then stitched with cotton thread using straight or circular regular stitches.
The cold and rainy weather made it a perfect day for 'slow stitching' accompanied by a warm cuppa and bright conversation.
There was also lesson in creating 16 patch block that is cut diagonally and re-assembled forming a lovely block.
Important Reminders:
Next Meeting will be on Monday 29 May.
The Open Day is on Saturday 5 August.
Please keep making items for the sales table.
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