Publisher's Synopsis
Teaches two beautiful Japanese sashiko styles not found in other books: kogin and hishizashi.
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-who began her intensive study of them while living in the American Midwest-explains these intriguing decorative embroidery styles.
31 projects, with step-by-step photo instructions, range from a simple bookmark to advanced wall tapestries
Increasing project difficulty levels satisfy both novices and experienced sashiko stitchers
Photos of vintage pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, showcase the craft's origins in northern Japan
For ongoing reference and use, includes one of the most extensive libraries of traditional kogin and hishizashi pattern templates to be found anywhere (80 and 200 templates, respectively)
