Name/Title
Colourful sashikoEntry/Object ID
TT836.S27 2024Description
"Discover the captivating world of sashiko embroidery! Sashiko's geometric designs have made this established Japanese art form popular worldwide. In this eye-catching volume, embroidery artist Sashikonami shares a wealth of simple yet effective patterns that can be used to embellish projects of all kinds. Colourful Sashiko includes creative uses of coloured thread and fabric, along with traditional blue-and-white sashiko motifs. Inside you'll find 49 designs, featuring single-stitch and more complex motifs, and 67 different sashiko patterns. Whether you're new to embroidery or an experienced stitcher, this book will inspire you to add a vibrant sashiko touch to everything from clothing to home décor."Lexicon
Search Terms
color in art, embroidery--japan--patterns, embroidery--japan--technique, sashiko, sashiko--techniqueBook Details
Author
SashikonamiPublisher
Search PressPlace Published
City
Tunbridge Wells, KentDate Published
2024ISBN
9781800922006Notes
Length: 95General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Kaki-no hana (persimmon flowers) and its variations -- Dan tsunagi (connected steps) and its variations -- Sankaku y shikaku-no moyo (triangles and squares) -- Creating patterns -- Zenigata zashi (coin pattern) and its variations -- Juji hana zashi (flower cross pattern) and asa-no ha (hemp leaf) -- -- Kuguri zashi (stitching and weaving) -- Koushi (check), hana zashi (flower pattern) and kome zashi (rice pattern) -- My sashiko workbook.