March’s project invites you to slow right down and immerse yourself in the beautifully rhythmic art of Sashiko — a traditional Japanese-inspired embroidery technique rooted in both practicality and quiet beauty.

Originating in rural Japan centuries ago, Sashiko began as a way to reinforce and repair clothing, using simple running stitches to strengthen fabric and extend its life. Over time, these functional stitches evolved into intricate decorative patterns, celebrated for their balance, repetition, and understated elegance. Today, Sashiko is cherished not only for its heritage but also for its wonderfully calming, mindful process.

This month, you’ll be exploring gentle patterns, soothing repetition, and soft textures, all wrapped up in a modern colour palette of delicate pastels, rich navy, and natural wood. It’s a project designed to feel peaceful, absorbing, and quietly satisfying — perfect for slow afternoons, cosy evenings, and moments of calm creativity.

While we’re keeping the final reveal under wraps for now, this is very much a make it, use it, love it kind of project, combining thoughtful design with traditional inspiration.

What’s in the Box

Inside March’s kit, you’ll find everything you need to explore this mindful stitching technique:

• Natural wooden cups
• Navy fabric
• Sewing needle
• 10 skeins of pastel embroidery threads
• Embroidery hoop
• Soft stuffing
• Water-soluble embroidery paper
• Design templates
• Glue
• Wire wool cylinder
  

Each element has been carefully chosen to guide you through a soothing creative process, allowing you to enjoy every stitch along the way.

Moodboard to Inspire

Here’s a little glimpse into the feel of March’s kit:

• Traditional Japanese-inspired patterns
• Calm, rhythmic stitching
• Soft pastel tones against deep navy
• Natural wooden textures
• A gentle balance of heritage craft and modern design
  

Expect a project that feels peaceful, purposeful, and deeply satisfying.

A Calm, Creative March Make

March’s kit is all about slowing down, breathing out, and enjoying the simple pleasure of stitching by hand. With its gentle rhythm and tactile materials, this is the perfect project for switching off, finding your flow, and creating something both beautiful and useful.

Whether you’re discovering Sashiko for the first time or already love embroidery, this kit offers a wonderfully calming creative escape — with a final reveal coming later this month…

We can’t wait to share it with you ✨

Orders are open now and will close at midnight on Saturday 28th February.