Atsushi & Keiko Futatsuya
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Join our Sashiko community with other patrons. I will answer questions regarding Sashiko history, culture, and mindset.
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- Connect with other patrons
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Enjoy the full Sashiko stories and then 10% off of Sashiko supplies when you would like to enjoy Sashiko with your own hands.
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You will get the 10% discount code on most of the Sashiko supply and materials on our website. (https://upcyclestitches.com/)
*10% Discount will not be applied to "one-of-a-kind" Sashiko piece. The discount is applicable up to the $80 order amount.
- Access to patron-only content
- Connect with other patrons
- Discount code (will be emailed to you on request).
Delivery of Sashiko Surprise
Limited (5 remaining)
$25
per month
Comes to think of it, "Sharing the Sashiko we practice" is my goal. Why don't we share what we use, enjoy, and play with to you periodically.
I will deliver the items retail-valued equal or more than what you gave me for the pledge. So, every package, I try to enclose something equal to $40.00. If one package is less valued than $40.00, I will make sure to put something valuable in the next package. The purpose is surprise you with the supply, tool, and whatever we use for the Sashiko we practice.
【Covid-19 Update - October 2020】
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, getting the various items from Japan became quite challenging. The bi-monthly package may be a package with Sashiko thread and/or Japanese fabric. Please let me know if you do not prefer to receive only thread & fabrics (expect something different). I will let you know when I can send the package I was originally planning.
*For the accumurated return, I am estimating to make a package toward the end of October, 2020. I will first send you a DM to ask for your preference. Thank you for your patience for 6 months.
【Previous Description】
*The benefit says "monthly" but the actual package will be delivered "Every 2 month (after receiving 2 pledge)" to enrich the contents by saving shipping fee.
*This is a return for your support. If you have specific items, supplies or Sashiko related goods you would like to have, please visit our web store(https://upcyclestitches.com/).
*This tier is designed for the US residence. However, anyone who lives in the country where Japan Post deliver the package can join this tier. The package contents may be less valued depends on the shipping fee, but we are happy to have you here to share the surprise.
Includes
I will deliver the items retail-valued equal or more than what you gave me for the pledge. So, every package, I try to enclose something equal to $40.00. If one package is less valued than $40.00, I will make sure to put something valuable in the next package. The purpose is surprise you with the supply, tool, and whatever we use for the Sashiko we practice.
【Covid-19 Update - October 2020】
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, getting the various items from Japan became quite challenging. The bi-monthly package may be a package with Sashiko thread and/or Japanese fabric. Please let me know if you do not prefer to receive only thread & fabrics (expect something different). I will let you know when I can send the package I was originally planning.
*For the accumurated return, I am estimating to make a package toward the end of October, 2020. I will first send you a DM to ask for your preference. Thank you for your patience for 6 months.
【Previous Description】
*The benefit says "monthly" but the actual package will be delivered "Every 2 month (after receiving 2 pledge)" to enrich the contents by saving shipping fee.
*This is a return for your support. If you have specific items, supplies or Sashiko related goods you would like to have, please visit our web store(https://upcyclestitches.com/).
*This tier is designed for the US residence. However, anyone who lives in the country where Japan Post deliver the package can join this tier. The package contents may be less valued depends on the shipping fee, but we are happy to have you here to share the surprise.
Includes
- Access to patron-only content
- Connect with other patrons
- Bi-monthly Package (Suspending & accumurating due to Covid-19 pandemic).
About Atsushi & Keiko Futatsuya
Hello,
My name is Atsushi Futatsuya. I am a Sashiko artisan born in a Sashiko family, in Japan. Sashiko (刺し子）is a form of stitching developed in Japan many years ago. The original purpose of Sashiko was to strengthen the (thinned or poor) fabrics. They also practiced stitching to repair the worn-out fabric and patch-working the small swatches of fabrics. The Sashiko's core resides in a process of stitching.
With my mother Keiko, also a Sashiko artisan with 30+ years of experience, we established a project (Sashi_Co) to share the Sashiko we have been practicing with appreciation and respect to the Japanese traditions.
Our goals are simple:
It is a big challenge for us to achieve these goals since the hand-made (especially textile) industry is difficult to make enough living expense, yet we would like to devote most of our time to make it happen.
Then, our long-time supporters (friends) recommended this platform, Patreon.
When we can focus on the actual Sashiko works, such as making the Sashiko (art) pieces, filming and editing the Tutorials & Stories video, and writing about Sashiko culture on the website & here, our goals may be achieved sooner than we are currently working.
Your support will bring us to the next stage of sharing Sashiko.
[Update July 2019]
Atsushi has been sharing a lot of Sashiko stories (wisdom) in IG and FB. After a serious consideration, we decided to share the photos & full-stories as the patron-only content here. Please consider joining our community, and let me know your requests so we can fulfill your curiosity.
To understand how to enjoy Patreon better, please check this article.
https://upcyclestitches.com/sashiko-patreon-be-patron-for-our-sashiko/
[Sashiko Resources]
What is Sashiko? (with Overview tutorial)
https://upcyclestitches.com/sashiko/
Reasons why do we ask for support from you.
Sashiko Information Map / Directory (Patron Only Contents)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28523949
My name is Atsushi Futatsuya. I am a Sashiko artisan born in a Sashiko family, in Japan. Sashiko (刺し子）is a form of stitching developed in Japan many years ago. The original purpose of Sashiko was to strengthen the (thinned or poor) fabrics. They also practiced stitching to repair the worn-out fabric and patch-working the small swatches of fabrics. The Sashiko's core resides in a process of stitching.
With my mother Keiko, also a Sashiko artisan with 30+ years of experience, we established a project (Sashi_Co) to share the Sashiko we have been practicing with appreciation and respect to the Japanese traditions.
Our goals are simple:
- Make the Sashiko technique & wisdom we practice available to anyone in the world.
- Share the beauty of repurposing and upcycling.
- Influence the world, even a bit, with sharing how Sashiko may better off our life.
It is a big challenge for us to achieve these goals since the hand-made (especially textile) industry is difficult to make enough living expense, yet we would like to devote most of our time to make it happen.
Then, our long-time supporters (friends) recommended this platform, Patreon.
When we can focus on the actual Sashiko works, such as making the Sashiko (art) pieces, filming and editing the Tutorials & Stories video, and writing about Sashiko culture on the website & here, our goals may be achieved sooner than we are currently working.
Your support will bring us to the next stage of sharing Sashiko.
[Update July 2019]
Atsushi has been sharing a lot of Sashiko stories (wisdom) in IG and FB. After a serious consideration, we decided to share the photos & full-stories as the patron-only content here. Please consider joining our community, and let me know your requests so we can fulfill your curiosity.
To understand how to enjoy Patreon better, please check this article.
https://upcyclestitches.com/sashiko-patreon-be-patron-for-our-sashiko/
[Sashiko Resources]
What is Sashiko? (with Overview tutorial)
https://upcyclestitches.com/sashiko/
Reasons why do we ask for support from you.
Sashiko Information Map / Directory (Patron Only Contents)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28523949
Goals
56 of 200 patrons
Keiko and Atsushi sometimes do a "part-time job" to earn money for life-related necessary expense.
Achieving this 1K goal will provide us the peace in our mind and let us work on the Sashiko project more and more. Keiko will produce more Sashiko arts (which are going to be available online) and Atsushi will make more videos / articles regarding Sashiko tutorials.
Thank you for supporting our back.
Achieving this 1K goal will provide us the peace in our mind and let us work on the Sashiko project more and more. Keiko will produce more Sashiko arts (which are going to be available online) and Atsushi will make more videos / articles regarding Sashiko tutorials.
Thank you for supporting our back.
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