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Brought Back by Popular Demand! The Long-Awaited Reprint of a Legendary Sashiko Book

Originally published in 2008 by Ondorisha, "Sashiko Hanafukin" (Sashiko Flower Cloths) quickly became a legendary, highly sought-after book. Even after going out of print, it remained loved for years due to its exceptional taste, beautiful photography, and gorgeous design. Now, responding to countless requests from fans, this masterpiece is finally back in a complete, faithful reprint!

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese craft that originally began out of necessity—to reinforce fabric and keep warm. Today, it has captured the hearts of many around the world: those who want to mend and cherish their textiles, those drawn to the beauty of the patterns, and those who simply love the mindful, relaxing rhythm of "chiku-chiku" (stitch-by-stitch) needlework.

This book is perfect for beginners, featuring clear, detailed step-by-step photo guides covering all the basics. You will explore 28 delightful and easy-to-make Hanafukin projects:

16 Traditional Patterns: Timeless designs including Shippo-tsunagi (Seven Treasures), Asano-ha (Hemp Leaf), Masu-zashi (Box Stitch), Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Waves), Amimon (Net Pattern), and more.

12 Original Motifs: Charming, modern designs featuring the Japanese zodiac, seasonal elements, kitchen utensils, and fruits.

Featured Artists & Creators:

Akiko Kawana & pigpong (Artists)

Kumiko Yoshida and members of her Sashiko workshop (Sashiko Production)

Experience the exact same charm and inspiration as the original 2008 edition!

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