Amazing Sashiko: Modern Japanese Embroidery Designs

by Ayufish Int

A new graphic approach to traditional Japanese Sashiko!

The Sashiko embroidery designs in this book are almost architectural in nature--fresh and exciting. They include time-honored patterns used in new and striking ways as well as innovative designs inspired by things that we use and see every day. Paper clips, bridges, factories and seaside scenes are just a few of the many sources of inspiration for these 31 fabulous embroidery designs.

This complete how-to stitch design and pattern book
Inspirational photos demonstrate the flow, texture and use of color that modern sashiko delivers, as well as some of the cool things you can make with these elegant and whimsical patterns!

Genres: Crafts

112 pages, Paperback

Published June 27, 2023

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great explanation guide and great patterns. Explains the process very thoroughly.

[Jae Steele · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you are looking to learn how to do beautiful sashiko, this book is probably not a great place to start. The how-to instructions don’t begin until page 58 and they are somewhat brief, very condensed on the pages, and quite overwhelming for this neurodivergent brain. If you want some inspiration and you are experienced with sashiko, I’m sure you’d have a different take on this book, but I put it down thinking that I should probably just save up my money and take a class.

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice How To do book on making some original and some traditional Sachiko designs. I am making 2025 the year that I at least start to read about fiber arts. I have been a life long reader and a fiber artist since I was in junior high, but somehow I haven't recently been applying my voracious reading habits to my creative outlet.
This book is part of that make over effort on my part.
I am taking a second class in Sachiko at QuiltCon, and this year (unlike last) I am hoping to arrive on site having thought a bit more about what I am about to do while I am there. This book helped me start to wrap my head around it all, and I would recommend it especially if you are doing a "teach yourself" approach because it is highly instructive, including real sized patterns for a couple dozen designs, as well as how to get started, recommended supplies and variations that you might try. I got it out of my local library, and would get it out again if I got stuck on coming up with a project. Also, if you want to get on the "mending with intention" bandwagon, this has a lot of options to deploy to mend holes beautifully.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sashiko!

I liked the simplicity of the designs in this book. Alot of ideas for projects! Easy to read and instructions easy to understand.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve taken a short online Sashiko course in which I completed a Hana fukin of a somewhat complex design (to me). I didn’t find these directions helpful or all that easy to follow.