Japanese sashiko stitchers have Fibre Fest all sewn up
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There were some extra special guests from north Japan at the 11th Dornoch Fibre Fest last weekend.
Teachers from the Yuza Sashiko Guild gave make and take demonstrations and workshops on the ancient craft of sashiko - a form of decorative, reinforcement stitching, originally used to reinforce or repair work fabric or tears with patches.
Exquisite items including quilts, clothing and accessories made by guild members were also on display.
The five-strong group from Yuza accompanied designer and textile artist Susan Briscoe to the festival.
Mrs Briscoe, who lived and worked in Yuza for a period during which time she made contact with the guild, gave the opening speech, Stitch without Borders Sashiko Goes Global, at St Finbarr’s Church on Friday evening.
She spoke about how Japanese sashiko stitching has become popular worldwide.
The fest, organised annually by the Fibre Committee, was based at Dornoch Social Club and the West Church Hall, and attracted a good turn-out from across the Highlands.
