Sashiko

SashikoLearn the stunning art of Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive guide that's packed with inspirational ideas. Meaning "little stabs", it's a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced running stitches to create eye catching geometric patterns. 20 patterns and motifs that readers can choose from and use as templates for their own unique Sashiko designs. Thorough guidance on the tools, materials and basic techniques, Included are

Scrap Tape washes away with water

Stork Scissor Necklace Silver by Quilt Spot

The tips are trimmed when needed so the pieces sew together perfectly every time

2/3 yard binding

The Dark Lilac Purple all-metal 6 inch

These 3-D illusions are so impressive

clean tear stabilizer

Aurifil 50wt Mako Cotton ThreadAurifil’s 50 weight thread is their finest and most versatile cotton thread

Double your fun by creating two Cat's Cradle units from each set of squares and rectangles

Sew four of them together to make a block up to 16in finished size

Ideal for layering or to wear alone

This ultralightweight interlining will permanently fuse to the fabric back