Contents 6The history of sashiko 7Materials and tools 10 The sashiko stitch Single-stitch sashiko, sashiko patterns 11Embroidering sashiko Transferring a design to fabric Tacking fabric layers Starting and finishing Stitch lengths Machine embroidery Step by step 14A simple stitch – a major impact 16Floral variations Bag with flowers 18Rising damp Cushion in a wavy design 20Arc to arc Wrap with linked semi-circles 22Fishing nets Place mat in a cross-over design 24Flower links Shopping bag in a floral pattern 26Grass in the wind Netbook bag with a grass motif 28Pear blossom Lamp in a floral design 30Rhythmic rows Table runner 32Artistic surface designs 34Shining suns Sashiko and shibori on felt 36Three-dimensional Sashiko and tying technique on a felt base 38 Floral relief Embroidering pleats on felt 40Bamboo Sashiko on felt and knitwear 42Wisteria Sashiko on knit 44Six-point stars Sashiko in white on white (machine sewn) 46Crane flowers Sashiko and tucking 48Patterns / templates 62 Publisher’s details, bibliography, sources
