Sashiko quilting (Pronounced: SA-SHEE-KOE) is a form of quilting originating from Japan.
Centuries ago, Japanese peasants practised a running-stitch technique called "little stabs" to patch torn or worn clothes. Mending was vital as cloth and thread were scarce and therefore valuable.
When white cotton thread became available, this was used for patching indigo blue garments, and this gave Sashiko its distinctive appearance.
The oldest surviving item of sashiko-stitched clothing is from the Asuka period and is a Buddhist priest's robe. It was donated to a temple in 756.
Many Sashiko patterns were derived from Chinese designs, but just as many were developed by the Japanese themselves.
The artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849) published the book New Forms for Design in 1824, and his designs have inspired many Sashiko patterns. (Information taken from en.wikipedia.org)
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 | Sashiko, Japanese Traditional Hand Stitching Ref: 4345
Ai Takeda
If you want to learn more about the traditional hand stitching craft of Sashiko then this book is a useful starting point. Written in English, it contains complete step-by-step instructions for tablecloths, cushions, tote bags, aprons, decorative kitchen towels and more.
Price: £16.95
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 | Sensational Sashiko Ref: 4333
Sharon Pederson.
Combine two great traditions - Sashiko and Japanese family crests - in beautiful quilts. Add a new dimension with these gorgeous machine-stitched applique designs.
Price: £16.95
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 | Essential Plain Indigo (per 1/2 metre) Ref: 1484-30
Many of the projects use a plain indigo fabric. We can recommend our Kona Indigo.
The price shown below is per half metre. Fabric can be purchased in half metre units. For example, if you wish to order 1 ½ metres enter “3” as the quantity (3 x 1/2m = 1 ½ metres). The fabric will be sent as a single piece.
Price: £2.75
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 | Sashiko Sampler - Blowing Pampas Grasses Ref: CPW191
Pre-printed stitching lines that wash out on 100% cotton fabric. £5.95
Traditional Japanese designs. Contains backing fabric in the same, lightweight fabric that is similar to a linen weave.
Finished designs are approximately 11" square. Refs: 7321 & 7379
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Navy
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 | Sashiko Sampler - Blowing Pampas Grasses Ref: CPW192
Pre-printed stitching lines that wash out on 100% cotton fabric. £5.95
Traditional Japanese designs. Contains backing fabric in the same, lightweight fabric that is similar to a linen weave.
Finished designs are approximately 11" square. Refs: 7324 & 7380
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White
Navy
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 | Sashiko Sampler - Shippo 7 Treasures of Japan Ref: CPW193
Pre-printed stitching lines that wash out on 100% cotton fabric. £5.95
Traditional Japanese designs. Contains backing fabric in the same, lightweight fabric that is similar to a linen weave.
Finished designs are approximately 11" square. Refs: 7381 & 7382
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White
Navy
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 | Sashiko Sampler Grape White Ref: 7322
Pre-printed stitching lines that wash out on 100% cotton fabric. £5.95
Traditional Japanese designs. Contains backing fabric in the same, lightweight fabric that is similar to a linen weave.
Finished designs are approximately 11" square.
Price: £5.95
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 | Sashiko Sampler Water and Hemp Leaf White Ref: 7323
Pre-printed stitching lines that wash out on 100% cotton fabric. £5.95
Traditional Japanese designs. Contains backing fabric in the same, lightweight fabric that is similar to a linen weave.
Finished designs are approximately 11" square.
Price: £5.95
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 | Sashiko Needles (Clover) - 8 needles/pack Ref: 8651
Sashiko needles mixed pack - 0.89x34.9mm, 0.91x 42.9mm, 0.99x44.5mm, 0.84x50.8mm
Price: £2.95
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 | Olympus Sashiko Needles Ref: 7348
These extra long sashiko needles are designed to be used with the technique of sewing with the needle in the hand, usually controlled by a thimble that sits at the base of the middle finger. Two needles per pack - 65mm and 50mm approx.
Price: £1.95
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 | Sashiko Thimble Ref: 7325
Protects the base of the finger when using a long needle
Price: £1.95
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