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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.

So you enjoyed sashiko stitching a sampler. And then you enjoyed stitching another one.

But what to do with them?

Cushions? Already have enough? Table centres? Ditto. But they are awfully nice to use as a light towel to throw over a fruit bowl or fresh baking.

Here are some other ideas...

How to stitch "Peaks" sashiko design

This is how to stitch the sashiko sample called "Peaks".  It is an excellent beginners sampler to learn the kuguri-zashi sashiko technique.

 What is a hana-fukin and what can you do with it after you finish the stitching?

Sashiko thread is fat!

Even with the big eye sashiko needles, getting that very thick sashiko thread through the eye of the needle can seem rather like the proverbial camel :-D 

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.  

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...