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Discover the wonders of sashiko with Japanese embroidery star Sashikonami! Create your own embellished items with detailed designs in vibrant colours.
Explore traditional Japanese embroidery patterns in this long-awaited book by popular sashiko author Sashikonami, which not only provides the basic sashiko simple designs but also intricate stitch patterns.
The designs, worked in a spectrum of coloured threads and fabrics as opposed to the traditional indigo, comprise over 60 geometric patterns, shapes and combinations. Try your hand at floral motifs, basketweave, musical notes, and more. In addition, the practical, pretty project items include dish cloths, purses and mini tote bags, coasters, pouches, face masks, sponge bags and glasses cases.
SASHIKO BASICS AND SIMPLE DESIGNS: Starting with the basics is crucial for any craft, and sashiko is no exception. Simple designs and visual instructions serve as a foundation for beginners, allowing them to build up their skills and confidence.
INTRICATE STITCH PATTERNS: A wide range of delicate stitch patterns both traditional and contemporary add depth and complexity to embroidery projects, making the book perfect for experienced embroiderers looking for a new challenge.
The combination of diverse designs, practical projects and clear instructions make Colourful Sashiko a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional Japanese embroidery with a vibrant modern twist.
Kaki-no hana (persimmon flowers) and its variations
1 Nijukaki-no hana (double persimmon flowers)
2 Kaki-no hana (variation 1)
3 Kaki-no hana (variation 2)
4 Kaki-no hana (variation 3)
5 Ju-no ki (cross-shaped trees)
6 Ju-no ki-ni arare (hail on cross-shaped trees)
7 Kawari hana juji (flower cross variation)
8 Kawari hana juji coasters
Dan tsunagi (connected steps) and its variations
9 Dan tsunagi
10 Yabane (arrow feathers)
11 Shimashima moyo (stripes)
12 Dan tsunagi variations
Sankaku y shikaku-no moyo (triangles and squares)
13 Sankaku moyo mini table mats
14 Small shikaku moyo cloth
Creating patterns
15 Original patterns sampler
16 Laces
1718 Shimashima moyo wash bag and kome zashi (rice pattern) washcloth
19 Traditional Japanese ohana moyo (flowers) drawstring bag
Zenigata zashi (coin pattern) and its variations
20 Rokumonsen zashi (six-coin emblem pattern)
21 Zenigata zashi
22 Zenigata zashi (variation 1)
23 Zenigata zashi (variation 2)
24 Zenigata zashi sampler
25 Zenigata zashi purse
Juji hana zashi (flower cross pattern) and asa-no ha (hemp leaf)
26 Juji hana zashi sampler
27 Juji hana zashi pin cushion
28 Juji hana zashi
29 Juji hana zashi variation
3031 Juji hana zashi purse and traditional Japanese drawstring bag
32 Asa-no ha
33 Asa-no ha pin cushion
Kuguri zashi (stitching and weaving)
34 Kikko hana zashi (flower in turtle-shell pattern)
3538 Kikko zashi (turtle-shell pattern) and its variations
38 Kuguri zashi
Koushi (check), hana zashi (flower pattern) and kome zashi (rice pattern)
39 Koushi
40 Linear Hana zashi
41 Hana zashi sampler
42 Kome zashi sampler
43 Hana zashi
44 Hana zashi (variation 1)
45 Hana zashi (variation 2)
46 Hana zashi mini-tote
47 Kobana moyo (small flowers) purse
48 Kobana moyo child’s mask and cloth
49 Sasa zashi (bamboo pattern)
My sashiko workbook
Sashiko basics
Fabric
Thread
Equipment
Using a ring thimble
Preparing the thread
Knotting the thread
Tips for a good finish
Making a sampler
Tips for working juji hana zashi
Tips for working kikko hana zashi
Stitch patterns and projects
Sashikonami is a popular Instagrammer with over 106k followers, who sells her works online. She has co-authored books in the past, and has featured her work in magazines. Colourful Sashiko is her first title as a standalone author.
Sashikonami started sashiko as she was fascinated by the beautiful patterns that could be created by moving needles through fabric; she was also looking for something to enjoy as she raised her children and discovered sashiko as a handicraft. Sashikonami creates beautiful and useful accessories using embroidered cloth, many of which are featured in Colourful Sashiko. The author lives in Tokyo, Japan.
Instagram: @sashikonami
Website: sashikonami.shopinfo.jp
Youtube: @sashikonami-
Facebook: @sashikonami.sashiko
I was initially attracted to the designs on the front cover, as they were so different to the style of Sashiko I currently do. The book shows a range of clear and colourful photos of designs in the first pages then some projects to make using the designs. Then general instructions followed by tips for working various projects. Then there are stitch patterns for each design showing how to do the stitches, and different variations of the design. Then pattern templates for the projects.
I have done some Sashiko but found there are different styles shown in this book. So far I have completed 3 of the designs in different styles from this book.
Kaki-no hana (persimmon flower), hana zashi (flower) and kugari Zashi (stitching and weaving). The stitches are simple, and once the design starts to grow you get into a flow and it grows quickly.
By Sashikonami
£14.99
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