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How to stitch "Snow Crystals" Olympus Hitome-zashi Sashiko Design Kit
By Susan Fletcher
Snow Crystals.
This is how to stitch the Olympus Hitome-zashi Sashiko kit Snow Crystals.
I've written it to supplement the Japanese language instructions and stitching diagrams that come with the pre-printed fabric.

A Simple Project to make a Kuguri Sashiko Pouch
By Susan Fletcher
I've been writing about Kuguri Sashiko recently, and if you have been feeling interested in trying it, here is a simple first project to learn how.

Kuguri-Sashi (Sashiko plus Weaving) How Much Thread Do You Need?
By Susan Fletcher
I know. You were all set to try a kuguri-sashi sashiko stitching project, but then...
How much thread do you need for these preprinted Kuguri-sashi fabrics?
Basic technique for Kuguri-sashi explained
Kuguri-sashi is one-stitch sashiko stitching and a needle weaving technique combined in a two step process to create beautiful textured cloth...

Tutorial for Sashiko and Weaving: Hemp Leaf Design
By Susan Fletcher
Tutorial for stitching sashiko and weaving design
This blog will walk you through stitching the hemp leaf design. It is part of part of the Hemp Leaf and Coin design, a preprinted fabric kit by Olympus.
Sashiko and weaving projects use sashiko stitching to create a firm base of stitching through which other threads can be woven to create a textured design.
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