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How to Stitch the Nagomi Sashiko Sampler Series from Olympus, Japan
How to Stitch Olympus Sashiko Samplers (The Nagomi Series)
Nagomi refers to the Japanese concept of wellness resulting from emotional balance, ease and calmness of attitude. These are qualities many of us feel when Sashiko stitching because of the simplicity of the stitching technique coupled with the timeless designs that emerge gradually (and easily) from the stitches. There are 6 designs called "Sashiko Flower Cloth" in the Nagomi series.
How to stitch Traditional Pattern Olympus Sashiko Samplers
These sashiko patterns are printed with wash out ink, ready to stitch. They are the large pattern continuous lines traditional sashiko patterns, (Moyo-sashi Sashiko). These instructions cover questions you may have about the fabric and threads, how to start and continue your stitching, washing instructions other things I am frequently asked.
General information for sashiko stitching pre-printed samplers
Not all the sashiko samplers are the same, but they all have some things in common. One is that the instructions are mostly in Japanese only :-) I'm writing english instruction for some of the individual samplers in my blogs on this website, and will write more, but here are some general instructions that apply to them all to help in the meanwhile. Also you could try google translate for translation help.