How to Stitch Sashiko Samplers, General How To Information

Not all the sashiko samplers are the same, but they all have some things in common.  Here I am writing some instructions that apply to them all, as well as defining the 4 types of sashiko stitching these samplers are available in. 

How to stitch "Snow Crystals" sashiko design

This is how to stitch the Hitomezashi Sashiko kit called Snow Crystals. I've written it to supplement the Japanese language instructions and stitching diagrams that come with the pre-printed fabric. 

You can buy the pre-printed cloth at A Threaded Needle as a full kit or the  fabric only with the design printed on blue or white cloth.

How to Stitch:  La bouquetiere "Daisy" sashiko Sampler 

Hitomesashi sashiko stitching looks impressively complicated when it is finished,  but it is relaxing and easy to do!

This La Bouquetiere sashiko "Daisy" is a ready to stitch design printed with wash out ink on sarashi-momen (cotton) fabric and combines three different Hitomezashi designs.  This blog has step by step instructions along with some general information for stitching how to stitch hitomezashi sashiko samplers..