Art, patterns and techniques
Sashiko—often translated as “little stabs.” Sashiko is a type of sewing or embroidery.
Sashiko is a Japanese traditional art that dates back to the Edo era.
Historically, sashiko was widely utilized on garments, although it has also been seen on … Read More ...
Essential Sashiko
includes full-size templates and patterns for 92 stunning sashiko stitches – all the designs you’re likely to need for any project. It includes thorough instructions on how to make the stitches as well as how to utilize the … Read More ...
Are you looking for a creative, yet relaxing craft to occupy your free time? Look no further than sashiko and kogin embroidery!
These traditional Japanese embroidery techniques have been around for centuries and are still popular today. Not only are … Read More ...
Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery. It started out as a way to strengthen cotton and linen fabrics, but these days, we enjoy its repetitive patterns for decoration. Once you get started, sashiko embroidery is a really calming … Read More ...
What is Sashiko?
So what’s all the hype about this ‘Sashiko’?
Well, Sashiko (say it sash-ee-ko) literally translates from Japanese as ‘little stabs’ or ‘little piercing’. It is a centuries-old Japanese art/craft that was once used to repair … Read More ...
Learn how to do the big stitch technique of sashiko with these 8 simple sashiko sewing projects from the book Simple Sashiko.
Learn how to do the big stitch technique of sashiko with these 8 simple sashiko sewing projects. Traditional … Read More ...
Learn the stunning art of Japanese Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive tutorial guide that’s jam-packed with inspirational craft ideas. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs”, it’s a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced basic running stitches to create eye-catching geometric … Read More ...
This embroidery tutorial is for Sashiko Japanese embroidery. This tutorial uses a kit but you can still view the guide as an easy embroidery tutorial. The detail in this cushion is quite intricate. Don’t expect to finish this tutorial in … Read More ...
Silke Bosbach shows you how to create 15 stunning embroidery designs which blend modern techniques with the simple and traditional Japanese method of Sashiko.
Traditional Sashiko is a simple folk technique originally used for darning. While the conventional … Read More ...
This Ombre summer scarf is by Designsponge and features the intricate art of Japanese Sashiko Embroidery. This has to be one of my favorite hand Embroidered projects of the year. This DIY Embroidery tutorial is easy to follow and is … Read More ...
Mending Matters
explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current sashiko trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold—but draw on traditional Japanese stitching.
It does all this through just … Read More ...
The popularity of Sashiko is beginning to stagger – with no queries why.
This beautiful art of traditional Japanese embroidery was first used as a form of repair, evolving into a decorative style and a stand-alone craft. The biggest idea … Read More ...
Sashiko Embroidery Mini Kit
We fell in love with this Kit due to its adorable modern bunny twist.
Olympus Made in Japan SASHIKO Lovely Rabbit Mini Tote Bag Needlework Kit , Finished Size : L 8.66 x W 16.53 x … Read More ...
Purl Solo shares this tutorial for a Japanese Sashiko pattern or embroidery project. This Sashiko Japanese project could be used for a cushion cover or cloth work and you can see the full step by step tutorial here.
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Last week we shared some Sashiko (Japanese Embroidery) tutorials with you. This week we are stepping outside the box and sharing this tutorial for Sashiko Embroidery but with a difference. You are not going to use cloth for this tutorial … Read More ...
