The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook

Informationen zum Autor Susan Briscoe teaches Shonai sashiko quilting workshops and has produced bag kits using the technique for Euro Japan Links. She writes and designs for patchwork and needlecraft magazines and recently published her first book 21 Terrific Patchwork Bags. Her interest in sashiko began when she was teaching English in Japan. Susan Briscoe lives in Wrexham, North Wales. Klappentext Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. Zusammenfassung Sashiko! the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting! uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork! quilting and embroidery. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction History of Sashiko - illustrated with examples of original sashiko; Getting Started - equipment, tools, marking out distortions, starting and finishing, threads and needles stitching action, fabrics, sashiko for patchwork and quilting, counted sashiko; The Projects - Framed samplers X 3, Coasters X 12, Greetings cards X 6, Table mats X 2, Sampler cushions X 2, Tote bags X 2, Noren curtain (traditional door hangings), Drawstring bags X 2, Zabuton floor cushions X 2, Table runner; Pattern Library; Running Stitch; Patterns - square, square and spiral, shippo and curves, starfish, waves, hemp leaf, weaves, square grid, diamonds, hexagons, saya brocade, and variations on each; One-Stitch; Patterns rice, coin, persimmon flower, woven, darned, and variations on each; Motifs; Gallery; Acknowledgments; Suppliers; Bibliography; Pattern Index; General Index

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Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery.

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Introduction History of Sashiko - illustrated with examples of original sashiko; Getting Started - equipment, tools, marking out distortions, starting and finishing, threads and needles stitching action, fabrics, sashiko for patchwork and quilting, counted sashiko; The Projects - Framed samplers X 3, Coasters X 12, Greetings cards X 6, Table mats X 2, Sampler cushions X 2, Tote bags X 2, Noren curtain (traditional door hangings), Drawstring bags X 2, Zabuton floor cushions X 2, Table runner; Pattern Library; Running Stitch; Patterns - square, square and spiral, shippo and curves, starfish, waves, hemp leaf, weaves, square grid, diamonds, hexagons, saya brocade, and variations on each; One-Stitch; Patterns rice, coin, persimmon flower, woven, darned, and variations on each; Motifs; Gallery; Acknowledgments; Suppliers; Bibliography; Pattern Index; General Index