lines creates a striking impression. There are many versions of the Yabane design, and for this one we positioned thearrows at an angle.
Masu-Zashi
Square Stitches
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by 24 Kyoko Kamada
Yabane
Arrow Feathers
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Shizuyo Sashi
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Wind-blown Grass & Mountain Paths
Nowaki refers to the strong wind that blows across a field during the fall season. Basically, it’s an autumnal typhoon.
Yamaji is a pattern that evokes a switchback path up a mountain slope. We selected fabrics and threads in subdued
hues for both projects.
Nowaki
Pampas Grass
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Reiko Ishii
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Setsuko Kobayashi
Yamaji
Mountain Path
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Gathered Flowers & Leaves
The morning glory seems to bloom in a multitude of colors when stitched with variegated thread.
Hemp leaf tends to grow straight and was a motif often used for baby clothes. The Karahana-Kikkō
design features a collection of hexagons in the middle of each flower motif.
Karahana-Kikkō
Flower Tortoiseshell
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Kyoko Kamata
Asagao
Morning Glory
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hisayo Hirano
Asa-No-Ha
Hemp Leaf
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Kyoko Kamata
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Geometric & Latticed Flowers
At each lattice intersection for Hana-Gōshi, stitches form small flowers. Kamon is a worthy project
to take on when you’ve become accustomed to sashiko stitching and are looking for a challenge.
Kamon
Geometric Flower
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hiromi Sekido
Hana-Gōshi
Latticed Flower
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hiroko Ogoshi
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Stepping Up to Dense Hitomezashi Patterns
Hitomezashi is a stitching technique that simply follows the guideline grid comprising ¼” (0.5 cm) squares.
As you accumulate vertical and horizontal stitches, the pattern emerges. The instructions for
Dan-Tsunagi on pages 102‒103 details the Hitomezashi basics.
Dan-Tsunagi
Hitomezashi Linked Steps
How to stitch—pages 102 & 103 Actual size template—page 104
Kaki-No-Hana
Persimmon Flower
How to stitch・Actual size
All examples on this page by Hiromi Sekido
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