The Juji-Hanazashi design incorporates diagonal stitches to connect the vertical and horizontal stitches.
The tortoiseshell pattern of Kikkō–Hanazashi becomes apparent as zig zag stitches are interwoven.
Please note that marking the ¼” (0.5 cm) grid onto the fabric is very important to create accurate stitches.
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Tomo Ikegami
Juji-Hanazashi
Floral Cross Stitch
Kikkō–Hanazashi
Floral Tortoiseshell Stitch
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hisako Kondo
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Sweet Drawstring Pouches
Chidori-Tsunagi and Juji-Tsunagi are reduced in size and combined for this sweet pouch.
Stitch the sashiko design onto the outer bag, then attach the lining. Simple stitching with
the same sashiko thread adds a charming accent.
Drawstring Pouch A
Instructions: Pages 112 & 113 Actual size template—page 114
Drawstring Pouch B
Instructions: Pages 112 & 113 Actual size template—page 114
Examples on this page by Shigeko Kawakami
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A Tote Bag and Purse
A bag stitched up with a variation of Hitomezashi. Although the design is stitched in a straight line, it turns into
a zig zag pattern. The pink pouch showcases the Asa-No-Ha motif. We used Hanafukin Sashiko Momen fabric.
Purse
Instructions・Actual
size templates—
Tote
Instructions・Actual size
Examples on this page by Shigeko Kawakami
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Tissue Cases
A combination of Juji-Hanazashi and the two-colored
stitches of “Komezashi”.
Instructions・Actual size templates—pages 118 & 119
Placemats & Coasters
The 5-petaled “Umebachi” design adorns
a placemat and coasters. When stitching,
choose a section that feels balanced to you.
Instructions: Page 113 Reduce template on page 115 by 50%
Examples on this page by Baika Moroi
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Creative Designs for Hitomezashi
Creative Hitomezashi Brooches
Hitomezashi is perfect on small surfaces, like these brooches
made from covered buttons. We used three designs here: Ko-
mezashi, which is also on the tissue case, Juji-Hanazashi and
diagonally stitched Hanazashi. Layer quilt batting beneath the
fabric before assembling the button to make it nice and fluffy.
Actual size template on page 119
Examples by Baika Moroi
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SASHIKO BASICS
Thread Used for Sashiko
Olympus Sashiko Thread
Matte, cotton thread is typically used for sashiko. For this book, all projects are sewn
with Olympus brand sashiko thread. The thread is used as a single strand, which is
a little different from other embroidery floss that can be divided into smaller bundles
of strands. One skein is approximately 22 yards (20 m), and 29 colors are available.
ACTUAL SIZE
Olympus Sashiko Thread (Mix)
Variegated colors in a single strand can be
enjoyed with this type of sashiko thread.
100% cotton. Approximately 20m per skein.
HOW TO HANDLE THREAD SKEINS
1 To make stitching easier,
we will cut the skein into
a manageable length. Start by
