Simple Sashiko
20 Projects to Create and Inspire
Format:Paperback
Publisher:GMC Publications
Published:28th Apr '26
Should be back in stock very soon
Sashiko, meaning ‘little stabs’, uses evenly spaced running stitches to create eye-catching geometric patterns. Originally employed as a form of darning to mend clothes, it is now a popular form of decorative embroidery. With its clean, minimalist look, sashiko is perfect for modern interiors; it is also a great way of using up spare textiles and extending the life of old clothing.
The twenty appealing projects show how to apply this technique to a wide range of useful and attractive items. A comprehensive introductory section covers all the tools, materials and basic techniques you will need, so even a complete beginner can make a beautiful and unique piece. Learning the simple art of traditional Japanese stitching has never been so easy nor so useful.
Projects Include: tea towel, cushion cover, table mats, covered buttons, stylish knot bag and a furoshiki wrapper (an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap).
If you’ve been wanting to try sashiko but all those perfectly spaced little stitches have made you slightly nervous, Simple Sashiko by Susie Johns looks like a very friendly place to begin. Rather than being a huge dictionary of sashiko patterns, this book is built around 20 useful projects, which I really like. You learn the technique and actually turn your stitching into something rather than ending up with another beautifully embroidered square sitting in the craft cupboard waiting for a purpose. … a lovely first sashiko book, particularly for someone who enjoys slow stitching, visible mending, Japanese embroidery or practical handmade homewares.
* Craft Gossip *This large format paperback edition of Simple Sashiko: 20 Projects to Create and Inspire by Susie Johns is exceptionally well illustrated, organized and presented -- making it ideal for novice and experienced needlecrafters alike. … original, 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, and very highly recommended for personal, professional, and community library Embroidery, Sewing, Fiber Arts & Textiles collections.
* Mid-West Book ReviISBN: 9781784947231
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144 pages