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🧵 The Essential Guide to Sashiko Embroidery
The perfect introductory guide for anyone starting Sashiko embroidery. This all-color volume clearly introduces the fundamentals and charm of Sashiko, from selecting thread and fabric to key techniques for beautiful stitching. It features 46 traditional and creative patterns applied to fukin (cloths/tea towels).

Book Contents:
Color Introduction: The opening section introduces 12 fukin selected by the author, along with the history and origin of the patterns, including those conveying auspicious wishes.

Sashiko Basics: Features detailed, photo-rich explanations of the fundamentals, including:
Choosing Sashiko thread, needles, and cotton fabric.
Preparation, finishing the fukin (cloth), and drawing the design.
The running stitch (unshin) and basic stitching methods.

46 Pattern Instructions: For each design, the book provides life-size templates, instructions on drawing the pattern, step-by-step stitching guides, and expert tips for achieving the most beautiful finish.

Author’s Information

Sashiko artist. Originally from Shizuoka Prefecture. Encountered sashiko in 2012 and, through self-study and continuous research, began her career as an artist in 2019, applying the techniques she cultivated. Her artist name, 'twoknot,' signifies her wish to 'expand connections (knots) through sashiko.' While leading workshops and sashiko classes, she also extends her activities by providing her works to magazines and other outlets, as well as offering online lessons.