Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique that was born in the Northern area of Japan hundreds of years ago. The ladies of farmer families stitched with cotton thread in order to retain heat well and to strengthen cotton/linen fabric. This package contains two Sashiko needles 1 15/16in and 2 5/8in.
Size: 15-1/2" x 22"
Wool appliqué, layering + embroidery series designed for the creative mind. This pattern includes instructions for assembly, finishing + suggested stitches for three appliqués to get the creative juices flowing. Each Sampler Series pattern comes complete with a high quality tracing template.
Creative Stitching 2nd Edition required for detailed stitchery instructions.
SASHIKO, a traditional Japanese art of functional embroidery was developed to strengthen, mend, patch, quilt, insulate, and embellish everyday items using a simple stitch to create fun geometric patterns. 100% cotton thread size 22/6, 32.8 yard cone.