{"title":"Sashiko Placemats","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy your sashiko stitching, then use it everyday! Sashiko has it's historical roots in functional everyday household use. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seigaiha-placemat-kit-makes-2-placemats-tops","title":"Seigaiha Placemat Kit, Makes 2 Placemats Tops","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent easy to stitch first sashiko project. This kit will make two 12\" X 18\" \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e table place mat tops in a traditional Sashiko Seigaiha (waves) pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the package are 2 pieces of pre-printed sashiko fabric, each 15\" X 21\", Pocket Guide to Sashiko \u0026amp; Boro Stitching, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e2-20 meters of white\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003esashiko thread and a sashiko needle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seigaiha Sashiko pattern is printed on mid-weight smooth 100% cotton fabric with wash away ink. The printed markings will wash out completely so please do not get it wet before you have completed your stitching. Also do not iron until completed, heat will set the printed markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fabric pieces are large enough to allow you 3\" all around for easy handling and for seam allowances later.  You can, of course, adjust the size of your placemat to suit your preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fabric wears well and will not shrink.  You can wash and dry it in your machines with other laundry items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've  included my own \u003cem\u003eGeneral Instructions for Sashiko Stitching \u003c\/em\u003eto supplement the pocket guide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Olympus, Japan (who also make the sashiko thread  and needle included:-) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Colour: Classic Dark Indigo blue with white stitching or Cream with Rose pink and sky blue stitching (see the photo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"A Threaded Needle","offers":[{"title":"Classic Very Dark Indigo Blue stitched with white","offer_id":53162380853524,"sku":"Seigaiha Placemat Kit, Makes 2 Placemats Tops","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cream White stitched with rose pink and sky blue","offer_id":53162380886292,"sku":"Seigaiha Placemat Kit, Makes 2 Placemats Tops, Cream White stitched with rose pink and sky Blue","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8060\/files\/DSC_1188_1_53825c72-816c-48a3-aef1-88abee330f54.jpg?v=1785110108"},{"product_id":"rising-steam-pre-stencilled-pattern","title":"Rising Steam Pre-Printed Fabric Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent beginner sashiko project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit includes: Pre printed panel on tsumugi fabric, instructions, 30 meters of white sashiko thread, and a 2 pack of Olympus sashiko needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions to stitch the design, and tips to turn it into a table runner. 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