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Chiku Chiku Bag Making Workshop with Takako Willden

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts N50W5050 Portland Road Cedarburg, WI, 53012 United States (map)

Saturday, March 29, 2025

10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Class Fee: $125 / WMQFA Members (with member code); $150 / Non Members

Workshop Description:

Each participant will receive a Japanese artisan apron sewn into a bag body. The bag will be a cross-body style. We will spend time on “Chiku Chiku” (big running stitches) to complete a long sash and pockets. Takako will also talk about Japanese fabrics and how they were used.  

There will be some machine sewing to be done at home to assemble the bag after the workshop.

The kit fee is included in the class fee. The kit includes one prepared apron bag, sewn sash, Sashiko thread, needle, kaya, and Boro fabrics.

Recommended skill level for participants: basic hand-sewing skills 

Age level of participants: Adults