The New Sashiko by Sashikonami

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The New Sashiko by Sashikonami

An innovative new style of sashiko from a leading embroidery and patchwork artist!

Prolific embroiderer, quilter and author sashikonami combines her love of sashiko with her fondness for piecework to create a whole new style of sashiko stitches and applications. Some of these patchworks give you a chance to play with patterns, colors and textures to create strikingly original bags, pouches, tableware and accessories.

The 11 sashiko stitches (three of them original) and 23 projects presented in this book feature:

  • Rows of uneven running stitches to create jagged stripe and check patterns that look fantastic on any item
  • Fun asymmetrical patterns created with white threads on pastel fabrics to create brightly-colored textured table settings
  • Traditional stitches applied to vividly-colored fabrics (often with two different thread colors) for a radical new look
  • Contrasting stitches on patches to create charming tote bags, potholders and more!

Running stitches are free and relaxed. Straight stitches form easy geometric shapes—like a triangle with a stem to make a fun, minimalist flower. Elements from traditional patterns are recombined in fresh and exciting ways. Try them on your jeans, your floor pillows or in a full-sized quilt, and enjoy adding your own personality to these projects. There is no end to the great ideas that you will find in this book!
"Featuring a profusion of clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions for each project, The New Sashiko is a unique, unusual, and unreservedly recommended pick for personal, professional, and community library needlecraft instructional reference collections" —Midwest Book Review
Tokyo author sashikonami has long been a fan of combining sashiko and patchwork. She has written and co-written numerous books and articles on sashiko in her native Japan. With "freedom and fun" as her motto, she shares her creative process and tips on her website, on YouTube and on other video sharing platforms. Website: https://sashikonami.shopinfo.jp/ Instagram: @sashikonami
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ISBN 13 9784805317914
ISBN 10 4805317914
Title The New Sashiko
Author Sashikonami
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Year published 2024-04-23
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.