Simply Sashiko. Nihon Vogue
Yamaji
Mountain Path
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Gathered Flowers & Leaves
The morning glory seems to bloom in a multitude of colors when stitched with variegated thread.
Hemp leaf tends to grow straight and was a motif often used for baby clothes. The Karahana-Kikkō
design features a collection of hexagons in the middle of each flower motif.
Karahana-Kikkō
Flower Tortoiseshell
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Kyoko Kamata
Asagao
Morning Glory
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hisayo Hirano
Asa-No-Ha
Hemp Leaf
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Kyoko Kamata
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Geometric & Latticed Flowers
At each lattice intersection for Hana-Gōshi, stitches form small flowers. Kamon is a worthy project
to take on when you’ve become accustomed to sashiko stitching and are looking for a challenge.
Kamon
Geometric Flower
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hiromi Sekido
Hana-Gōshi
Latticed Flower
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hiroko Ogoshi
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Stepping Up to Dense Hitomezashi Patterns
Hitomezashi is a stitching technique that simply follows the guideline grid comprising ¼” (0.5 cm) squares.
As you accumulate vertical and horizontal stitches, the pattern emerges. The instructions for
Dan-Tsunagi on pages 102‒103 details the Hitomezashi basics.
Dan-Tsunagi
Hitomezashi Linked Steps
How to stitch—pages 102 & 103 Actual size template—page 104
Kaki-No-Hana
Persimmon Flower
How to stitch・Actual size
All examples on this page by Hiromi Sekido
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The Juji-Hanazashi design incorporates diagonal stitches to connect the vertical and horizontal stitches.
The tortoiseshell pattern of Kikkō–Hanazashi becomes apparent as zig zag stitches are interwoven.
Please note that marking the ¼” (0.5 cm) grid onto the fabric is very important to create accurate stitches.
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Tomo Ikegami
Juji-Hanazashi
Floral Cross Stitch
Kikkō–Hanazashi
Floral Tortoiseshell Stitch
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hisako Kondo
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Sweet Drawstring Pouches
Chidori-Tsunagi and Juji-Tsunagi are reduced in size and combined for this sweet pouch.
Stitch the sashiko design onto the outer bag, then attach the lining. Simple stitching with
the same sashiko thread adds a charming accent.
Drawstring Pouch A
Instructions: Pages 112 & 113 Actual size template—page 114
Drawstring Pouch B
Instructions: Pages 112 & 113 Actual size template—page 114
Examples on this page by Shigeko Kawakami
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A Tote Bag and Purse
A bag stitched up with a variation of Hitomezashi. Although the design is stitched in a straight line, it turns into
a zig zag pattern. The pink pouch showcases the Asa-No-Ha motif. We used Hanafukin Sashiko Momen fabric.
Purse
Instructions・Actual
size templates—
Tote
Instructions・Actual size