About
Born in Namioka, Aomori.
◆ Starting, stopping, and starting again
I first discovered kogin stitching after leaving Aomori.
I began almost casually, using it as a quiet activity like reading.
Over time, I lost interest and put all my materials away.
Then one day, I received a message from my aunt about kogin.
When I packed the fabrics and threads to send to her — thinking I would no longer use them — I suddenly felt like trying again.
After restarting, I realized that I had only grown tired of following patterns exactly as written in books.
Once I began designing my own motifs, I discovered how fascinating kogin stitching could be.
Since then, my interest has only grown deeper, and I continue to enjoy it more and more.
◆ Sharing the joy of kogin stitching
Today, my main activity is creating kogin kits.
It feels very special to share the joy of kogin through these kits with people who also love stitching.
Many who were beginners when they first purchased a kit have improved their skills remarkably.
From this year, I hope to create larger projects and everyday items such as book cover kits.
Although I may one day feel tired again, for now I have many themes I want to explore - comparing materials, studying old kogin works, and challenging myself in new ways.
I hope to continue sharing this journey slowly and thoughtfully through my blog and social media.
◆ A love for the Czech Republic
This may not seem directly related to kogin, but I have a deep love for the Czech Republic.
While studying at Utsunomiya University, I spent a year abroad in Olomouc, a city in the Moravia region.
During that time, I enjoyed traveling and sharing conversations about language and culture with international students from around the world, as well as Czech and Slovak friends studying Japanese.
Before the pandemic, I visited the Czech Republic almost every year to reconnect with friends and refresh my spirit.
Perhaps my attraction to color in kogin stitching is also influenced by the harmonious colors I experienced in Czech cities.
From time to time, I hope to share stories about the Czech Republic on my blog as well.
Thank you for being here.
(Color scheme inspired by the Czech flag and thank you in Czech)
Satonobou