Hitome-Sashi Sashiko Sampler, Petunia Traditional Sashiko Design "Hana-guruma" 5oz bottles

5oz bottles

This Sashiko design dates back to the 1600's and would have been found stitched on cuffs

this book is a beautiful book

2 units will be 44" wide by 20" long

then hand dyed in small batches in the Azumino district of Japan

Hitome-Sashi Sashiko Sampler, Petunia Traditional Sashiko Design "Hana-guruma" 5oz bottlesHitomezashi (one stitch sashiko) designs are as easy and relaxing as plain sashiko stitching. You simply thread your needle with sashiko thread and stitch over the printed markings. Start with stitching all the vertical lines, then stitch all the horizontal lines, and finally stitch all the diagonal lines. For each line you stitch it is important to stitch all the way from one side of the fabric to the other (don't change directions) As your stitching