Blogs
Sashiko & Mending Stencils
This blog is to introduce the sashiko stencils I have been gradually able to source. I know there have been sashiko stencils available for awhile now, but I think these count as the best available.
How to Stitch Cross-Tsunagi Sashiko Pattern
Hitomezashi sashiko stitching can look complicated but breaks down to a few surprisingly simple steps. Here is how to stitch the Cross-Tsunagi pattern.
All the Hitomezashi Sashiko pre-printed patterns use these three basic steps so don't be afraid to try some of the others even without English instructions.
How to Stitch Honeycomb Sampler (Hitomezashi Sashiko)
This blog will show how to stitch the Hitomezashi Honeycomb Sampler in English with photographs.
The design looks complex, but broken down to a step at a time, it is easy enough to do...
What is Hitomezashi and how to do it
Although these stitching patterns can look challenging, they share the same simplicity as all Sashiko designs.
They are made by stitching simple straight stitches in lines across the fabric. The stitching is done by stitching first all the horizontal lines, then all the vertical lines, then all the diagonal lines. The pattern emerges as the single stitches accumulate.