Colourful Sashiko: Includes 49 Vibrant Designs, Essential Techniques and Stunning Patterns

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Sashikonami

Colourful Sashiko

Includes 49 Vibrant Designs, Essential Techniques and Stunning Patterns

Sashikonami

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Search Press Ltd
14 June 2024

Needlework & fabric crafts; Embroidery crafts

Discover the wonders of sashiko with Japanese embroidery star Sashikonami! Create your own embellished items with detailed designs in vibrant colours.

Explore traditional Japanese embroidery patterns in this long-awaited book by popular sashiko author Sashikonami, which not only provides the basic sashiko simple designs but also intricate stitch patterns.

The designs, worked in a spectrum of coloured threads and fabrics as opposed to the traditional indigo, comprise over 60 geometric patterns, shapes and combinations. Try your hand at floral motifs, basketweave, musical notes, and more. In addition, the practical, pretty project items include dish cloths, purses and mini tote bags, coasters, pouches, face masks, sponge bags and glasses cases.

SASHIKO BASICS AND SIMPLE DESIGNS: Starting with the basics is crucial for any craft, and sashiko is no exception. Simple designs and visual instructions serve as a foundation for beginners, allowing them to build up their skills and confidence.

INTRICATE STITCH PATTERNS: A wide range of delicate stitch patterns - both traditional and contemporary -- add depth and complexity to embroidery projects, making the book perfect for experienced embroiderers looking for a new challenge.

The combination of diverse designs, practical projects and clear instructions make Colourful Sashiko a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional Japanese embroidery with a vibrant modern twist.

By: Sashikonami
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 204mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781800922006
ISBN 10: 1800922000
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 14 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Sashikonami is a popular Instagrammer with over 106k followers, who sells her works online. She has co-authored books in the past, and has featured her work in magazines. Colourful Sashiko is her first title as a standalone author. Sashikonami started sashiko as she was fascinated by the beautiful patterns that could be created by moving needles through fabric; she was also looking for something to enjoy as she raised her children and discovered sashiko as a handicraft. Sashikonami creates beautiful and useful accessories using embroidered cloth, many of which are featured in Colourful Sashiko. The author lives in Tokyo, Japan. Instagram: @sashikonami Website: sashikonami.shopinfo.jp Youtube: @sashikonami- Facebook: @sashikonami.sashiko

Reviews for Colourful Sashiko: Includes 49 Vibrant Designs, Essential Techniques and Stunning Patterns

"BOOKLIST (American Library Association) ""Blue and white dominate the color palette for traditional Japanese sashiko, a running-stitch embroidery known for its sharp geometric designs. Meaning ""little stabs,"" sashiko was primarily used to mend clothing items decoratively. Now, as sashiko artist Sashikonami shows us, anything goes, especially when it comes to color (though materials tend to stick to linens and cottons). The author’s distinctive sobriquet (also her Instagram handle) indicates a fascination with the craft. She begins her text with 47 designs—persimmons, coins, flowers—applied to small items like coasters, washcloths, and mini-totes, that will give beginners immediate gratification. Many U.S. readers/crafters might find the layout somewhat unfamiliar, as patterns lead, followed by a workbook (the how-tos), design charts, and then directions for finishing the different projects. Pair with a title like Susan Briscoe's The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook, more styled for American audiences, for maximum, colorful sashiko fun"". — Barbara Jacobs"