Stream Workshops Right HERE! 

We have been toying with and making plans for years, teasing you with the possibility for months, and now we are proud to say we are streaming classes directly on our own platform. Live workshops and the edited recordings will all be available through our own platform and, in addition to adding new recorded classes right here for you to stream, we will be uploading favorites previously only available from other sites.

Crochet Woven Cables Stitch

Step-by-step instructions on making this stitch and a walk through of making the T-Top.

Make Your Own Knot Bag

We love bags! Even more, we love knot bags. Join us and learn how to make a bag that matches your mood!

Make Your Own Kogin Tree

The Kogin Tree workshop teaches you how to combine simple kogin motifs into a stunning representation of an evergreen tree! Perfect gift for the holidays!

Abstraction for Art Quilts

Fiber is a PERFECT medium for us to use for creating abstract art. Simple shapes and colors can be cut, placed and sewn to create a piece free of realistic form and interpretation.
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Sewing Machine 101

What's the point of having a machine that installs fear or you just can't understand? By the end of this workshop, you’ll be confident enough to pull that machine off the shelf and start sewing with style!

Craft Your Clutter

Learn the strategies we use to declutter our spaces, making room for creativity and ultimately finding inspiration. We have organizing tips, skills, AND we make fabric boxes for storing your goodies!

Beginning Crochet

Learn the basics of crochet with us and create your first two projects, 
​a washcloth and a cowl/scarf.

12 Essential Seams

Elevate your sewing game with
twelve of the most commonly used sewing seams! 

Crochet Non Stick Lace Workshop

This take on broomstick lace (made without the extra stick) shows up (and shows off) in any project. We've included a tank top pattern in this workshop!

Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza - The Workshop

We did it!  We have created a workshop with step-by-step instructions for creating all 12 blocks from the book.
This workshop Includes a digital copy of the book!

Japanese Rice Bag

Usually constructed from squares in a patchwork style from whatever scraps and odd cuts were available. This useful, fully reversible pattern is easily adjustable and adaptable!

Math Made Magical
Math for Crocheters and Knitters

Join our online workshop where we’ll break down the math behind your favorite stitches, from calculating gauge to figuring out how exactly much yarn you’ll need for that ambitious afghan you’ve been dreaming about. And yes, we’ll even teach you how to make easy alterations to existing patterns! 

​MAJOR BONUS... we’ll walk you through our legendary “Magical Shaping Formula” which provides the perfect number of increases or decreases every single time--no magic wand required!

Sashiko Mending

Learn in's and out's of visible mending with hitomezashi sashiko. Fix it and make it FAB!

Filigree Lace Stitch Workshop

Do you love the look of crochet lace? Learn to make this fab stitch pattern and get the tunic pattern too!

Maker's Moments Workshop

Small, portable, and fun projects to make in your free time whenever you need a moment of inspiration. This workshop includes Boro, Sashiko and Kogin projects

Face It, Bag It, Bind It
Finish Your Quilt Project

You put in the hours picking colors, cutting, trimming, and piecing. There is one final step before your creation will be ready to be unleashed on the world: do you face it, bag it, or bind it? 

Maker's Moments 2

Six more simple projects to ease your mind and free your creative process! Simple bags, crochet washcloths, zokin, bookmarks, fabric cards, and scarves.
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All Streaming Classes Include Lifetime Access
Once you enroll or purchase a workshop, you have anytime streaming access to that workshop through your account here on shannonandjason.com.

Steps for Accessing Your Purchased Class:
To access the workshop after purchasing, you must register for a free account on shannonandjason.com. Please go to STREAMING WORKSHOPS for instructions on creating an account and accessing your workshop.

BUNDLES

Thinking about purchasing a book and a class together? We have bundled our best classes with their associated books at a discounted rate just for you!

Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza Book & "The Blocks Workshop" Bundle

Contemporary Kogin-zashi 
and 
​Kogin Tree Class Bundle

Shannon & Jason's Upcoming Virtual Classes

Be sure to read the listing carefully for details on our virtual classes. Some are recorded and some are one-time presentations. For the recorded classes, join class LIVE or, if you can't make it on the day and time of the live class, you can watch the recording afterward. Watch on your own time at your own pace. The length of time the class recording is available varies by event and platform.

2025 BLOCK OF THE MONTH EVENTS

Quilt Block of the Month - 2025

12 New Quilt Blocks Released Monthly with Video Tutorials

2025 Quilt Block Of The Month
Join us for a Block of the Month extravaganza! 

​We're doing a Block of the Month! We've picked out 12 never released blocks for you to play with, practice on, and use in your creations! Some are new Scrappy Wonky Blocks, some Stack-and-Slash, others include improv fabric... expect both straight lines, and curves coming at you! It's going to be fun, inspiring, and slightly challenging.

These blocks are perfect for new quilters just beginning their journey as well as old pros wanting unique and fun patterns to work with. At the end of the course you will have enough blocks to complete your own 2025 BotM Quilt.

This course includes 12 blocks (released monthly) and a monthly video tutorial walking you through that month's block. Join in the fun anytime! All students who sign up for the BotM will receive access to the entire 12 blocks and access to the videos regardless when you sign up.

Sashiko Pattern - Block of the Month - 2025

12 New Sashiko Patterns Released Monthly with Video Tutorials

2025 Sashiko Pattern - Block Of The Month
Join us for a Block of the Month extravaganza! 
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​We're doing a Block of the Month! We've picked out 12 previously unreleased blocks for you to play with, practice on, and use in your creations! Hitomezashi, Moyouzashi, grid based, isometric, and more.... from armor scales to fancy sayagata, expect both straight lines, and curves coming at you! It's going to be fun, inspiring, and slightly challenging.

This course includes 12 blocks (released monthly) and a monthly video tutorial walking you through that month's block. Join in the fun anytime!

​All students who sign up for the SotM will receive access to all 12 blocks and access to the videos regardless when you sign up.

Patreon Reminder

We are passionate about creating and teaching and cannot wait to develop a deeper connection with you, our creative community. To do this we have developed an artist page on Patreon.com

We have created different tiers with exciting benefits to fit every level of connection you are looking for as a patron. All our patrons have insider access, behind the scenes content, and exclusive, unfiltered content without any annoying algorithms.

​Patrons at the Embrace and Beyond levels also automatically receive access to each month's workshop and BOTH Block of the month extravaganzas. Please consider subscribing today. You too can be a part of the creative chaos!

2025 Classes Coming SOON

We will continue to have new live and recorded workshops coming each month in 2025.

Hand Quilting Without A Hoop

March 15, 2025

Hand Quilting Without a Hoop

​​Live Workshop March 15, 11:00 AM Pacific Time

Join us Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am Pacific Time for this recorded live workshop... or purchase now and watch the streaming content anytime after the live event.​

Many of the quilts we have made were quilted on a machine BUT… hand quilting without a hoop holds a special place in our hearts. There is nothing like the tactile pleasure of grasping fabric and passing a needle and thread through the layers of a quilt. Each stitch is unique and the overall result is a beautifully crinkled, cozy, textured heirloom. Mentally, hand stitching a quilt is a freeing process allowing the mind to drift deeply into the movement of needle and thread while the one of a kind textile creation unfolds right before your eyes. Stitch by stitch, the world just melts away.

We bring our background of "big stitch" quilting (we used to just call it quilting?!?) and combine it with our love of sashiko to create a unique version of hand quilting that is accessible and oh so satisfying.

Hand Quilting Without a Hoop includes:
  • Making a sandwich - No, not a delicious pastrami on light rye… it must be lunchtime. 
  • Needle and thread makes ALL the difference.
  • The best stitch pattern for the project
  • Marking the lines… or not!
  • Tensioning the fabric by hand - the puppet method
  • Using the correct thimbles - more time stitching, fewer bandaids
  • Stitching without (as many) bad words -  we know you know what we mean

Enroll by clicking the button below and join us for the live recording or watch the edited video afterward with anytime streaming access right here on our site. Let us share our knowledge with you for making a cherished heirloom that will last beyond a lifetime.

​Furoshiki Wrapping: Gifts and Beyond
Creative Spark Recorded Online Event

It's a party with Shannon & Jason on Creative Spark!

Are you looking for an eco-friendly option for gift wrapping? Have you ever been out and about and found yourself in need of an extra bag? Join us for a savvy and oh so fashionable solution! Elevate your gift-wrapping experience with our brand new live virtual workshop: Furoshiki Wrapping: Gifts and Beyond. Whether you are looking for a way to zhuzh up your gift wrapping or want a fabulous new bag for carrying packages or groceries to or from the shops, we will demonstrate the art of furoshiki, an ancient Japanese technique of wrapping gifts in beautiful, reusable fabric.
Here are THREE great reasons to choose this wrapping style:
1. Gift in Style: Forget traditional wrapping paper and add elegance and your own personal style to your gifts. Furoshiki wrapping allows you to create stunning gift presentations that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. The wrapping is a gift too!

2. Sustainable Gifting: We all know how important it is to tread lightly upon our Earth and furoshiki wrapping offers an eco-friendly alternative to disposable wrapping paper. Wrap bottles, boxes, books, and clothes and embrace sustainability while making a lasting impression with your thoughtful presents. 

3. Beyond Gifts: Yes, furoshiki are elegant and eco-friendly gift wraps but they can also be made into stylish bags and home decor. Look ultra-chic by turning your favorite scarves or fabric into handbags 

​Click the button below for all the details about this event (and a special bonus bundle) and join the furoshiki party today!

​Modoko Madness
Creative Spark Online Workshop

Learn the basics of modoko, the main patterns that form kogin-zashi motifs, and how to create your own design. The possibilities are endless with kogin-zashi motifs and you’ll discover how to put your creative spin on the art form.

This course will teach you how to create beautifully simple repeating, interlocking, and continuous patterns in this fun, creative workshop. We will walk you through counting, placing, and arranging modoko—kogin motifs—with just a pencil and some graph paper.

In this beginner-friendly course, you will start by understanding how modoko patterns work and fit in with kogin-zashi needlework. Then, you’ll discover how to easily swap motifs and use existing ones to build your own breathtakingly ornate patterns. Next, we discuss how to arrange modoko and even how to create your own!
This is Kogin-zashi, Mini Workshop
Creative Spark Online Workshop
Looking for a quick overview of kogin-zashi? This is it!

Every journey begins with a first step. Take that first step with us as we introduce you to the fascinating world of Kogin-zashi. In this workshop, we explain the basics of kogin-zashi, including the tools, method of making the stitches, and introductory pattern reading.

This 25-minute introduction to kogin-zashi is the perfect way to prepare for the projects in our new book Contemporary Kogin-zashi, Modern Sashiko Beyond Filling in the Gaps. Familiarize yourself with the terminology and learn how to create your first stitches then jump right in with your first projects!

Recorded Classes on Creative Spark

We offer classes on the FAB Creative Spark platform! Some of them are traditional classes that were recorded ahead of time and others are classes that we taught LIVE and were recorded. Sashiko classes, garment design and making, and quilting are all part of this exciting lineup of classes. For the live recorded classes we edited the recordings to create a clean and streamlined virtual workshop. And now, enrollment in our Creative Spark classes comes with LIFETIME access. Enroll once and you're set for life. Watch when you want, as often as you want!

Check out our main instructor page at the button below.

Sashiko 101: The Iconic First Stitches
Creative Spark Online Workshop

Ever since we first set eyes on those Japanese textiles, mended and reinforced with gorgeous sashiko stitches, we have been gloriously hooked. And, now, we have an opportunity to share our passion for this handwork art form with you.
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Join us and we will start off by giving you the context for the content with a look into the history of sashiko and why the Japanese people developed this crucial skill. Then, we’ll introduce you to the foundation blocks needed to start your own sashiko journey that will culminate in your proficiency with the iconic first stitches of the hitomezashi and moyouzashi sashiko styles.

Hanten Jacket Make-Along
Creative Spark Online Workshop

This iconic jacket is about to become your new go-to wardrobe staple. We don’t make the rules… that’s just how it goes once you put this on. Perfectly proportioned to fit without binding or sagging, our Hanten Short Jacket is versatile enough to wear for your everyday grab-and-go alternative to a hoodie or to dress up for work or really strut its stuff in finer fabrics at a more high-falutin-fancy-pants (yes, you heard us) event.
Once you make one, you'll want a few of them in different fabrics and colors. But let's start at start with a contemporary rendition of the traditional Hanten with boro-inspired layered patchwork and graphic lines of sashiko stitching.
First time making a garment? Have no fear! Through class sessions and course discussion rooms, we will walk you through the process from measuring yourself to making the first fabric cuts. We’ll then take you step-by-step through the details of patch placement where you can choose our layout or find one that suits your own tastes. Next, we’ll move on to the sashiko stitching that brings it all together and we’ll finish off with final construction. By the end, all that’s left to do is for you to wear your new creation with pride! 
Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Sashiko Stitch Sampler Series
​Creative Spark Online Workshop
Whether you are looking to learn a new hand stitching craft or want to kick up your visible mending, embroidery, or quilting skills, take your first steps with Jason and Shannon and start your sashiko journey today! 

Start at the beginning and work your way through these classes and you'll be creating beautiful hitomezashi and moyouzashi sashiko stitches for your projects. As with all of our Creative Spark classes, you have lifetime access to these recordings.

So grab your needle and thread and join us today!

NOTE: If you are looking for a jump start or need to make the prerequisites for another of our more advanced sashiko classes, Rice Stitch - Hitomezashi Sashiko and Woven Bamboo - Moyouzashi Sashiko are the places to start. Once you take these two classes, you can move on to our other sashiko classes requiring a prerequisite.
The Rice Stitch is a combination of three stitch patterns that are used for visible mending, quilting, and general embellishment. This is a perfect place for beginners to start and Jason and Shannon will take you through each phase of making this stitch pattern. Once you have mastered it, they will show you examples of how to use it in your crafting and making. Whether you are looking to learn a new hand stitching craft or want to kick up your visible mending, embroidery, or quilting skills, come take your first steps with us and start your sashiko journey today!

This is the first of two classes in the Sashiko Starter Series. Once you finish this class, you will want to join Woven Bamboo. These two classes are also available as a discounted bundle!
Woven bamboo is a combination of two stitch patterns that we use for visible mending, quilting, and general embellishment and Jason and Shannon are going to take you through each phase of making this stitch pattern. And they will show you examples of how to use it in your crafting and making. Whether you are looking to learn a new hand stitching craft or want to kick up your visible mending, embroidery, or quilting skills, come take your first sashiko steps today!
Ganzezashi, also called the Sea Urchin stitch, is an iconic Moyouzashi Sashiko stitch. The visual appeal of this pattern as well as the ability to reduce or enlarge the overall pattern makes it perfect for use by itself as a panel or for embellishing garments, for visible mending, as embroidery on home décor, or as a quilting panel or an overall quilting pattern. Shannon & Jason, are back in this third in the series of Sashiko stitch courses. 

Join us for this deeper dive into Moyouzashi Sashiko and learn how to map out the lines for Ganzezashi yourself and find out how to avoid some of the common pitfalls with these types of stitch patterns so your stitches look neat and clean, and your finished project looks stunning emblazoned with this iconic stitch pattern.

Pre-Recorded Online Classes with
Shannon & Jason

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