Simply Sashiko. Nihon Vogue

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       Tissue Cases … 118

       Creative Hitomezashi Brooches … 119

       Graph Paper … 105

      Why We Wrote This Book

      We have created this book to be a beginner’s handbook for sashiko enthusiasts and included what

       we believe are the most effective and easiest techniques. The designs featured can be embroidered

       using techniques that may differ from the ones published in this book, so please don’t feel re-

      stricted to use only the methods outlined here. We hope you will experiment with stitching

       in a way that feels most comfortable for you. The best way to learn is to simply pick up

       needle, thread and fabric, and have fun! Please refer to pages 26–38 first for all Hana- fukin designs. As you embroider, you may have questions or may be uncertain about how to proceed, so we have compiled an index of handy information on pages 4-5.

      Sashiko embroidery emerged out of necessity hundreds of years ago,

       as a way to reinforce and preserve fabric, which was scarce and therefore

       valuable. The women who created this utilitarian craft eventually found

       themselves developing more fanciful designs and patterns, purely for

       aesthetic pleasure. In particular, the “Hanafukin” (the ubiquitous

       Japanese kitchen cloth) sashiko stitching style incorporates a

       variety of designs in beautiful and interesting ways—form and

       function rolled into one. This book will introduce you to 36 ways

       to embroider in the Hanafukin style, as well as other small

       sashiko-embellished accessories.