Going from high speed free motion quilting to hand stitching in 60 seconds is the name of the game when Boro enters the picture. Of course, researching this on pinterest, in books (Slow Stitch by Claire Wellesley-Smith)and talking with the 2nd Monday Art Group has been enlightening! Focusing on the mending aspect of this Japanese patchwork, I actually am wearing an old favorite sweater again, patched in silver and black. Our challenge this month had to do with using tea bags and boro so the piece above is my result. Lovin’ it! Have decided to include some in the last of my Chinese pieces too so look out! Chinese tea makes for some gorgeous stained bags.