Creativity isn't a talent, it's a decision.
Welcome to Shannon & Jason
Sashiko, Scrappy Wonky Quilting, Sewing, Crochet — 30+ workshops, 15 books,
and zero gatekeeping.
Let go of the myth of perfection and embrace the Creative Chaos.
The Mending Handbook is now available
Stop Mending! Start Reclaiming.
Let’s be honest: Mending sounds like a chore. After 30 years in textiles and 14 books, we’ll be the first to admit we don’t want to spend our weekends doing "work." That’s why we wrote the Mending Handbook. This isn't about fixing mistakes; it’s about Wardrobe Architecture. We’re using 50 traditional embroidery stitches to reinforce, enhance, and breathe new life into the clothes you love, making them stronger and cooler than the day you bought them. Join the rebellion and turn your mending pile into a masterpiece.
We're textile artists, authors, and educators who believe making things should feel like play, not performance. Sashiko, scrappy improv quilts, crochet, knitting, boro, kogin-zashi — we teach all of it because we do it all, sometimes in the same project.
The Circle T-Top is one of those rare designs that makes everyone stop and ask, “How did you make that?”
This digital pattern includes all instructions for stitching the top, including written pattern, stitch charts, and full instructions.
With radiating lines, airy lace texture, and a silhouette that flatters every body, this piece proves that smart construction can look like sorcery (without ever feeling like it).
WHY THIS TOP WORKS
• Smart design: Center-out panels mean less stress, more “aha!” moments.
• Quick lacework: Light, open stitches that fly off the hook.
• All bodies welcome: Sized S–5X, non-gendered, easily customized.
• Joyful making: A project that’s fun to stitch and even more fun to wear.
We work from our Seattle studio/home in intense creative bursts, jumping between mediums and dragging our favorite techniques along with us. Fifteen books, 30+ workshops, and a community of makers who are done apologizing for their overflowing stash. If that sounds like your kind of chaos, you're in the right place.
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The Circle T-Top is one of those rare designs that makes everyone stop and ask, “How did you make that?”
This digital pattern includes all instructions for stitching the top, including written pattern, stitch charts, and full instructions.
With radiating lines, airy lace texture, and a silhouette that flatters every body, this piece proves that smart construction can look like sorcery (without ever feeling like it).
WHY THIS TOP WORKS
• Smart design: Center-out panels mean less stress, more “aha!” moments.
• Quick lacework: Light, open stitches that fly off the hook.
• All bodies welcome: Sized S–5X, non-gendered, easily customized.
• Joyful making: A project that’s fun to stitch and even more fun to wear.
The Woven Cables T-Top Crochet Digital Pattern is a highly popular and frequently requested crochet design. Many crocheters often get asked, “How did you make that top?” Now, you can create this stylish crochet top yourself with our easy-to-follow digital crochet pattern.
This digital crochet pattern provides comprehensive instructions for making the crochet T-top, including detailed written directions, stitch charts, and step-by-step guidance for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Key Features of the Woven Cables Crochet Top Pattern:
Beautiful crochet lace fabric created using the intricate woven cables crochet stitch pattern.
Unique cuff-to-cuff construction for a comfortable fit that flatters every body shape and size.
Sized inclusively from Small to 5X, designed to be non-gendered and fully customizable.
Combines advanced crochet cable techniques with straightforward garment assembly for smart, wearable fashion.
Lightweight and airy crochet lace makes the top easy and quick to crochet.
Perfect for showcasing your crochet skills with a stunning crochet lace garment that looks fabulous.
This crochet pattern is ideal for intermediate to advanced crocheters looking for a joyful project that results in a fashionable, wearable crochet lace top suitable for all body types.
Embrace your creative chaos and add this elegant woven cables crochet T-top to your handmade wardrobe!
Your First Stitch Starts Here: The Sashiko Starter Kit
Ready to try sashiko? This is the only kit you need to start stitching this beautiful Japanese craft, and we have packed it with the exact tools we reach for ourselves. No guessing, no gatekeeping, no "you have to be advanced for this." If you have hands and a little curiosity, you are qualified. That is the whole point.
We built this for folx who are brand new, for festival shoppers who fell in love with sashiko in person, and for anyone hunting down a genuinely good gift for the maker in their life.
What is in the kit
Everything here earns its place. These are the tools that make sashiko feel relaxed instead of fiddly.
Our favorite sashiko needles. Long Type John James Darners, weighted and sized to load multiple stitches at once, which is the signature rhythm of sashiko.
Palm thimble. The unsung hero. It pushes that longer needle through several layers of fabric, saves your hands, and speeds you up. Non-negotiable for traditional boro and sashiko work.
Premium thread. One spool of 12 weight thread in white, durable and lovely for your first lines and designs.
White marking pen. Draw or trace your patterns right onto dark fabric so you can see exactly where you are going.
Thread snips. No separate trip to the shop required, we tucked a pair right in.
6 inch clear ruler. Sashiko is all about lines and grids, so you get a ruler to map them out with confidence.
Here is the best part: your kit unlocks a beginner video.
When you buy this kit, you get access to our online beginner sashiko video, hosted right on our site. We walk you through the basics start to finish, so the tools in your hands actually make sense. Think of it as us pulling up a chair next to you. You are never doing this alone.
Start Something Today
You don't need to clear your schedule or buy new supplies; you just need one stitch. That's it. One stitch turns into a row, a row turns into a block, and before you know it, you've made something with your own hands. Our patterns are here when you're ready to begin — whether that's today or whenever you decide it’s time.
More Than Just Workshops
Our Patreon started as a way to share bonus content, but it's become something else entirely — a place where we actually know people's names, see their projects, and have real conversations about making. At our Embrace tier, you get unlimited access to every workshop we've ever made (and every one we'll make), streaming anytime. But more than that, you get us. We share what we're making, thinking, and learning. We get to know your projects and your process. If that sounds like your kind of community, we'd love to have you.
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