Upson Downs quilt

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.

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.

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Close-up of a person's hand sewing a small, silver, circular metal part with multiple holes onto a white fabric with blue embroidered text.

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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Beginning Sashiko Tool Kit
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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.

White T-shirt hanging on a wooden hanger with a cardboard tag labeled "Custom Fit for Me" attached with twine
A floral-patterned tote bag with pink, teal, and black flowers on a yellow background, placed on a wooden surface.
Colorful quilted pillows and blankets with various patchwork patterns and designs on a couch.
A woman with curly brown hair smiling and standing on a city street. She is wearing a crocheted beige top and jeans, carrying a large black purse.
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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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Three dark blue fabric pieces with white embroidered patterns, including curved dashed lines and geometric designs.

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