Counted Sashiko Embroidery
$62.99
31 Projects with 80 Kogin and 200 Hishizashi Patterns
Keiko Okomoto
Sashiko's beauty is understandably popular, and here's the first book on stitching two little-known traditional styles: kogin and hishizashi. Japanese expert Keiko Sakamoto explains these intriguing decorative embroidery styles. The book features:
31 projects, with step-by-step photo instructions, ranging from a simple bookmark to advanced wall tapestries
Increasing project difficulty levels to satisfy both novices and experienced sashiko stitchers
Photos of vintage pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, showcasing the craft's origins in northern Japan
For ongoing reference and use, one of the most extensive libraries of traditional kogin and hishizashi pattern templates to be found anywhere (80 and 200 templates, respectively)
