This traditional Japanese Sashiko design, Nowaki (Blowing Grasses), is printed with wash out markings. You can simply thread your needle, enjoy the stitching, then rinse away the markings. English instructions are included.
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In Japanese this small cloth we call a sampler is called a Hana Fukin, which means 'a useful household cloth'.
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The finished sashiko design will be 12" X 12"
- This sampler is available on white or navy.
- It is printed on Japanese sarashi-momen cloth (100% cotton) and is washable.
- You will need 20 meters of sashiko thread to complete this design. Sashiko threads come in many colours, choose one or more of your favourite colours, or use traditional white on blue.
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This design is suitable for beginners & enjoyable for everyone.
How to
I've written and will include in your order "How to stitch traditional pattern Olympus sashiko patterns " which will answer the how-to questions for both the single and multiple design patterns in this series.
Remember the markings will wash out so don't get the fabric damp before you have finished stitching. Also, please don't iron it until you have washed the print out, heat can fix the marks so they won't wash out.
Uses & Care
You can use these in the kitchen to cover a bowl of fruit, eggs, or breads, or as table mats, or an absorbent tea towels. You can also use them to make cushions, or stitch several together to make a runner. I like to sew them to the outside of cotton canvas shopping bas to make a large pocket. They also make excellent quilt blocks combined with other cotton dyed yarn or Japanese print fabrics.
Sashiko stitching is durable and machine washable. This fabric and thread will become prettier with repeat washing as they both thicken and the thread plumps up a little with time.
Symbolism
Most sashiko designs are abstract designs based on objects in the natural world, and/or symbolic of meanings associated with life events, work, and the environment.
