Learn the traditional Japanese needlework technique of Sashiko with this fun and inspiring craft deck. Get started on your Sashiko journey with 52 patterns presented on easy to follow cards with everything you need to know about creating beautiful patterns from the simplest of stitches. Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. The cards are the perfect introduction to this ancient art, with a beautiful photograph sample presented along with the name of the stitch pattern and a little bit about it, including which other patterns it pairs well with or may be similar to. The cards show the finished stitch pattern as a beautiful swatch, along with a brief history of its name, and on the overleaf the instructions for how to make the pattern yourself, with a clear diagram. PRODUCT DETAILS::: Ultimate Sashiko Card Deck by Susan Briscoe:: Includes 52 laminated cards in a heavy duty cardboard storage box:: 16-page booklet with basic Sashiko information is included:: Each card measures approx. 3-3/4in x 6in
