Diana’s Patchwork Sashiko Method is a unique mash-up of different slow stitching and patchwork techniques featured in her book “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps” from C&T Publishing. You’ll start with a stack of scraps and learn how to transform them into a beautiful new textile! Then, you’ll use the stitching technique you’ve learned and stitch a variety of additional pieces of fabric. Your textile and the stitched fabric will then be used to create hexagons. These hexies are then hand sewn together using the English Paper Piecing (EPP) technique. We’ll make 7 total hexies. Plan ahead and make a design of your own or make a panel for use in a future project. The visual effect is striking!
Level:
Beginner friendly – all levels welcome
Dates and Times:
This class runs over two Saturdays: June 20 & 27, 2026 from 10am – 1pm
Supplies:
– Registered students will receive a copy of Diana’s book “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps. 14 Slow Stitched Projects”
– Students will need to bring:
- Patchwork pieces from 12 different quilting cotton weight fabrics. Cut from each: (2) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” squares and (2) 1 1/2” x 2 1/4” rectangles. Total of 48 patchwork pieces; 4 per fabric.
- 3 different solid or tone on tone fabrics that coordinate with your patchwork pieces. Cut (1) 4’’ x 4’’ piece from each fabric to make 1 hexagon each.
- Unbleached muslin: Cut (1) 7” x 9” rectangle
- Pellon P44F one-sided fusible interfacing: Cut (1) 7’’ x 9’’ rectangle and (3) 4’’ x 4’’ rectangles
- White crochet thread: At least 25 yards, weight 10
- Scissors or snips
- Clear quilter’s ruler at least 9’’ long
- * Size 2 crewel needle
- * (3) silicone needle pullers to fit your thumb, pointer and middle finger. These aren’t the same as rubber thimbles.
- * At least (7) 1 ¼’’ hexagon templates
- * 1 ¼’’ acrylic hexagon template with 3/8’’ seam allowance (optional)
- * Long straight pins
- * Clover Embroidery Needle Threader (optional)
- * Fabric marking pen or pencil
- Sewing Machine (optional – the initial patchwork piece will be basted together. This can be done by hand or machine. Please note that the guild only has 3 sewing machines available. Please plan accordingly if you prefer to use a machine for this step)
(Items labeled with an asterisk in the supply list are available in Diana’s shop: www.banjoflannel.etsy.com)
The instructor will have optional kits available in a variety of colorways to purchase at the workshop at $20 each . They include enough supplies for one 7’’x9’’ textile: patchwork pieces, muslin, P44F interfacing, crochet thread and 2 needles. (You will still need to bring a marking tool, long straight pins, quilters ruler, scissors, 1 ¼’’ hexagon templates, and any of the optional supplies)
Instructor Bio:
Diana has been sewing for 22+ years and is the author of “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps” from C&T Publishing. She currently designs sewing patterns and teaches full-time while tinkering with all kinds of sewing and fiber techniques. Her patterns, workshops & lectures have been featured nationally, in-person and online.
