March’s project invites you to slow right down and settle into the gentle rhythm of stitching. Inspired by the traditional Japanese technique of sashiko, this month’s make celebrates repetition, balance, and the quiet beauty found in simple running stitches.

We’re so excited to finally reveal…

The Sashiko Pincushion Craft Kit — a calming, tactile project that blends deep navy fabric, delicate pastel threads, and natural wooden details into pieces that are both beautiful and wonderfully useful.

Designed as a mindful introduction to sashiko, this kit guides you through creating four hand-stitched pincushions, each neatly nestled inside its own smooth wooden cup. You can choose a different design template and thread combination for each one, making every cushion uniquely yours. It’s a make-them, use-them, love-them kind of project — thoughtful, practical, and deeply satisfying to complete.

If you've bought this project, you'll find your tutorial video below (the password is on the front of the printed instructions in your box!)

A Gentle Introduction to Sashiko

Sashiko began centuries ago as a way to reinforce and repair clothing, strengthening fabric through rows of small, even running stitches. Over time, those functional stitches evolved into intricate geometric patterns, prized for their symmetry and understated elegance.

In this kit, you’ll explore those beautiful repeating motifs using water-soluble embroidery paper and carefully selected pastel threads. With multiple design templates included, you can experiment — perhaps stitching four different patterns, or repeating a favourite in different colours.

Stitch by stitch, you’ll watch each design emerge against the rich navy fabric — soft contrast, quiet rhythm, steady progress.

Even if you’re completely new to embroidery, the step-by-step guide makes it easy to achieve beautifully even stitches.

It’s the kind of project that encourages you to breathe a little deeper and enjoy the moment.

What’s in the Craft Kit?

Inside your Sashiko Pincushion Craft Kit, you’ll find everything you need to make four finished pincushions:

• 4 x Wooden Cups
• Navy Blue Fabric
• Water-soluble Embroidery Paper
  
• 10 x Pastel Embroidery Threads
• Embroidery Needle
• Embroidery Hoop
• Poly-fil Stuffing
  
• Wire Wool
• UHU Glue
• Design Template
  

You’ll just need a pencil, a pair of scissors, and a little time set aside for yourself.

Each element has been thoughtfully chosen to make the process smooth and enjoyable — from transferring your design to achieving beautifully even stitches across all four pieces.

What You’ll Be Making

Using traditional-inspired geometric templates, you’ll stitch your chosen patterns onto navy fabric before shaping and assembling your individual pincushions.

You might select four different motifs, explore varied thread colours for each one, or create a coordinated set with subtle tonal shifts — the choice is entirely yours.

Each wooden cup forms a sturdy, natural base, while the softly stuffed stitched top creates a practical and charming place to keep your pins and needles close at hand. Inside, a small piece of wire wool helps gently keep them sharp with every use.

Together, they make a beautiful matching set for your crafting corner — or thoughtful handmade gifts, if you can bear to part with them.

It’s a project that feels timeless — rooted in heritage craft, styled in a fresh, modern palette.

The Process

This kit unfolds in calm, satisfying stages — repeated four times in the most soothing way:

Marking your design
Using water-soluble embroidery paper, you’ll prepare your fabric in the hoop and transfer your chosen pattern.

Slow stitching
With pastel threads against deep navy, you’ll work simple running stitches in steady rows, building beautifully balanced designs. The repetition is wonderfully meditative.

Finishing touches
Once your stitching is complete, you’ll rinse away the template, shape each cushion with soft stuffing, add wire wool to the centre, and secure it neatly into its wooden cup for a polished finish.

Watching your little collection come together is quietly magical.

Make It Your Way

While rooted in traditional patterns, there’s plenty of room to personalise each of your four cushions:

• Stitch different rows in different thread colours to create your own multicoloured patterns

• Sketch and trace your own design if you’re feeling adventurous

• Paint or decorate the wooden egg cups before assembling for an extra pop of colour

• Create a coordinated set or four completely unique pieces

Whether this is your first time trying sashiko or you already love embroidery, this project offers a peaceful creative escape — and four useful finished pieces you’ll reach for again and again.

A Calm Creative March

March’s kit is all about slowing down and enjoying the simple pleasure of stitching by hand. With multiple pincushions to create, you can truly settle into the rhythm — perfect for cosy evenings, quiet weekends, and those moments when you want to switch off from the noise and reconnect with making.

We hope your Sashiko Pincushions bring a little calm to your crafting corner — and become small daily reminders of the beauty found in simple, steady stitches.

Happy stitching ✨