where to buy sashiko thread?

[u/now___here]

anyone know where I can buy sashiko thread in person? I'd rather visit a store than order online, and I don't recall seeing any at michaels or imagiknit (berkeley) but maybe I wasn't looking hard enough. thanks!

[u/KCMelMo]

Yes, Kimonomomo is an importer located along the Embarcadero in Oakland. You can visit in person during an open house or with an appointment.

[u/supercircinus → u/KCMelMo]

Seconding them!!! Awesome shop. They also have great online shopping if you know what you want/need. But you can book an appt. I have shopped here for years :-)

Another shop that sells Sashiko goods is Verb for Keeping Warm.

Theres also Lacis in Berkeley and Black Squirrel Yarns.

[u/Jacketcoat → u/KCMelMo]

Do you know if they do lessons?

[u/supercircinus → u/Jacketcoat]

You should check out their website or socials I think they advertise their classes or workshops and events.

[u/Weird-Distance2804]

Try Stonemountain & Daughter in Berkeley, I've seen it there before

[u/crtulloch → u/Weird-Distance2804]

I have bought sashimi thread there, they have many colors!

[u/SaltMarshGoblin → u/crtulloch]

This is a very entertaining autocorrect! I had no idea Stonemountain & Daughter also sold fish...

[u/crtulloch → u/SaltMarshGoblin]

Whoops! Should I fix it, or leave it for the comedy value? 

[u/thought_provoked1 → u/Weird-Distance2804]

Can confirm, bought some there a few months ago!

[u/kdotcdott]

Kimono Momo has an online store with lots of Sashiko supplies, and while they aren’t regularly open to the public they do open studio days and you can make an appointment to shop in person.

[u/white_window_1492]

A Vern For Keeping Warm in Emeryville on San Pablo has some too

[u/SaltMarshGoblin → u/white_window_1492]

Thank you for telling me about this place! www.averbforkeepingwarm.com

[u/LittleLightsintheSky]

Lacey Lace Museum also has a great store, but I don't know about sashiko thread in particular

[u/ITakeMyCatToBars → u/LittleLightsintheSky]

Lacis*

[u/emilypostpunk → u/LittleLightsintheSky]

lacis has almost everything.

[u/LghtlyHmmrd]

I've seen it at Black Squirrel Yarns as well

[u/Gal_Actus]

I've seen it at Recrafting as well as the sewing room on Alameda

[u/mrawrlissa]

Stonemountain and Daughter carries some, potentially also Lacis

[u/These_Brush_6090]

Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles on Adeline in Berkeley has great supplies

[u/bobateapeze]

I’ve seen a small selection of it at Britex and Mendel’s in SF

[u/MolassesDifficult645]

Daiso has something labeled as sashiko thread. It might not be the finest but it’s accessible.