Simply Sashiko: Classic Japanese Embroidery Made Easy (With 36 Actual Size Templates)

by Nihon Vogue

Overview

Sashiko: the needlework form of both decorative and functional embroidery developed in Japan many centuries ago.

With just four key materials needed—needle, thread, thimble and fabric—Sashiko stitches have long been a favorite for quilting and embroidery. Today, the style is popular in the visible mending movement because of its simplicity, efficiency and aesthetic appeal. With Simply Sashiko, you can apply centuries-old Japanese techniques to your home, clothing and accessories in a fun, modern way.

This book gives you simple but thorough lessons on the ins and outs (literally) of 36 different sashiko patterns, plus designs for stylish home and personal accessories so you can try them out, including:

• Decorative pouches
• Little purses
• Placemats and napkins
• Covered brooches and buttons
• And much more!

Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos show you everything from transferring patterns to perfecting your stitch technique. User-friendly templates help you keep your motifs balanced and even, while color combinations ranging from the traditional white and indigo to multicolored threads on primary colored backgrounds inspire you to get creative with these basic stitches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9784805316245
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Publication date:	11/10/2020
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	90,814
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nihon Vogue is one of Japan's preeminent publishers of books on handicrafts, with a long history and hundreds of titles on knitting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, paper crafts, tole painting and more. Publications in English include works by Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto, Yoko Hatta, Shizuko Kuroha and other internationally recognized designers.

Table of Contents

Visual Index by Drafting Method 4

Visual Index by Stitching Method 5

The 36 Sashiko Patterns

Juji-Tsunagi Linked Crosses 6

Dan-Tsunagi Linked Steps 6

Shippo-Tsunagi Seven Treasures 7

Hanazashi Flower Stitches 7

Kaku-Shippo Angled Seven Treasures 7

Tsuno-Kikko Horned Tortoiseshell 8

Kasane-Kikko Layered Tortoiseshell 8

Musubi-Kikko Tied Tortoiseshell 8

Bishamon-Kikko Bishamon Tortoiseshell 9

Maru-Bishamon Round Bishamon 9

Kawari Manji Tsunagi Linked Transfigured Manji 10

Hiyoku-Igeta Bird Well Girder 10

Tokkuri-Ajiro Sake Bottle Whittle Work 11

Chidori-Tsunagi Linked Plovers 11

Kagome Woven Bamboo 12

Nijuu-Kagome Double Woven Bamboo 12

Seigaiha Blue Ocean Wave 13

Kawari-Seigaiha Transfigured Blue Ocean Wave 13

Sayagata Key Fret 14

Nagare-Manji Flowing Manji 14

Ajiro Wickerwork 15

Kumi-Hishimon Braided Diamond 15

Higaki Cypress Fence 15

Masu-Zashi Square Stitches 16

Yabane Arrow Feathers 16

Nowaki Pampas Grass 17

Yamaji Mountain Path 17

Asagao Morning Glory 18

Asa-No-Ha Hemp Leaf 18

Karahana-Kikko Flower Tortoiseshell 18

Hana-Goshi Latticed Flower 19

Kamon Geometric Flower 19

Dan-Tsunagi Hitomezashi Linked Steps 20

Kaki-No-Hana Persimmon Flower 20

Juji-Hanazashi Floral Cross Stitch 21

Kikko-Hanazashi Floral Tortoiseshell Stitch 21

Drawstring Pouches A & B 22

Tote Bag and Purse 23

Tissue Cases 24

Placemats & Coasters 24

Creative Hitomezashi Brooches 25

Sashiko Basics

Thread Used for Sashiko 26

Easy to Use Tools • Handy Supplies 28

Fabric for Hanafukin (Kitchen Cloth) 29

Transferring Designs 30

Sew the Hanafukin 32

Stitch the Outer Frame 33-35

How to Stitch Juji-Tsunagi Linked Crosses 36

Stitching Tips 38

Hitomezashi Basic Stitch 102

Instructions & Templates

Juji-Tsunagi Linked Crosses 36

Dan-Tsunagi Linked Steps 40

Shippo-Tsunagi Seven Treasures 42

Hanazashi Flower Stitches 44

Kaku-Shippo Angled Seven Treasures 46

Tsuno-Kikko Horned Tortoiseshell 48

Kasane-Kikko Layered Tortoiseshell 50

Musubi-Kikko Tied Tortoiseshell 52

Bishamon-Kikko Bishamon Tortoiseshell 54

Maru-Bishamon Round Bishamon 56

Kawari Manji Tsunagi Linked Transfigured Manji 58

Hiyoku-Igeta Bird Well Girder 60

Tokkuri-Ajiro Sake Bottle Whittle Work 62

Chidori-Tsunagi Linked Plovers 64

Kagome Woven Bamboo 66

Nijuu-Kagome Double Woven Bamboo 68

Seigaiha Blue Ocean Wave 70

Kawari-Seigaiha Transfigured Blue Ocean Wave 72

Sayagata Key Fret 74

Nagare-Manji Flowing Manji 76

Ajiro Wickerwork 78

Kumi-Hishimon Braided Diamond 80

Higaki Cypress Fence 82

Masu-Zashi Square Stitches 84

Yabane Arrow Feathers 86

Nowaki Pampas Grass 88

Yamaji Mountain Path 90

Asagao Morning Glory 92

Asa-No-Ha Hemp Leaf 94

Karahana-Kikko Flower Tortoiseshell 96

Hana-Goshi Latticed Flower 98

Kamon Geometric Flower 100

Dan-Tsunagi Hitomezashi Linked Steps 104

Kaki-No-Hana Persimmon Flower 106

Juji-Hanazashi Floral Cross Stitch 108

Kikko-Hanazashi Floral Tortoiseshell Stitch 110

Drawstring Pouch A & B 112

Placemats & Coasters 113

Purse 116

Tote 117

Tissue Cases 118

Creative Hitomezashi Brooches 119

Graph Paper 105

Editorial Reviews

"Simply Sashiko is a complete guide to the technique, with 36 different patterns that will appeal to both embroiderers and quilters. With actual-size templates and step-by-step instructions included this book lives up to its subtitle of 'classic Japanese embroidery made easy.'"—Embroidery Magazine.

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