Download or read book Sashiko Color written by Boutique-sha Editorial and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch sweet and colorful Sashiko projects! Bring a pop of color to traditional Sashiko stitching! Make 23 different projects with your choice of colorful thread and project surface to create something unique to you. Projects include totes, bags, purses, towels, table decor, picnic cloths, and more! Fill your home with charming Sashiko pieces or give them as gifts with a personal touch. Originally published in Japan from Boutique-sha Editorial, each project values the traditional art of Sashiko while bringing a brand new twist to the designs. Embroidery enthusiasts explore stitching Sashiko and enjoy 18 stitch patterns that can be applied to any project Expand upon traditional indigo and white Sashiko with bursts of color and working with different threads and background surfaces Includes beautiful Japanese photography and craftsmanship
Download or read book How to Sew Sashiko written by David & Charles Editors and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. This little book describes everything you need to begin stitching.
Download or read book Boro Sashiko Harmonious Imperfection written by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fall in love with boro & sashiko stitching 30+ authentic stitch patterns, 9 projects. Combine hand stitches to create dramatic, unique designs and learn to embrace imperfection, admiring the utilitarian beauty of every stitch. “Shibaguyz” Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby invite you to try your hand at boro, the traditional Japanese art of mending and quilting, and more than 30 authentic sashiko designs. Stitching lessons are true to tradition, inspired by historical works by Japanese masters. This guide in sashiko and boro includes patterns, stitch how-tos, and needle-threading and knotting tips. Put your handwork to good use with 9 contemporary projects like a sashiko sampler wallhanging, reversible knot bag, or a kimono-inspired jacket! With step-by-step instructions, even beginners can embrace the art of visible mending. Hand sew 30+ authentic sashiko patterns with best-selling authors the Shibaguyz Recreate the traditional art of boro (mending textiles) with 9 useful projects from jackets and bags to home decor Read stitch charts, mark fabrics, and thread your needle with tips from the pros
Download or read book Simply Sashiko written by Nihon Vogue, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sashiko: the needlework form of both decorative and functional embroidery developed in Japan many centuries ago. With just four key materials needed--needle, thread, thimble and fabric--Sashiko stitches have long been a favorite for quilting and embroidery. Today, the style is popular in the visible mending movement because of its simplicity, efficiency and aesthetic appeal. With Simply Sashiko, you can apply centuries-old Japanese techniques to your home, clothing and accessories in a fun, modern way. This book gives you simple but thorough lessons on the ins and outs (literally) of 36 different sashiko patterns, plus designs for stylish home and personal accessories so you can try them out, including: Decorative pouches Little purses Placemats and napkins Covered brooches and buttons And much more! Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos show you everything from transferring patterns to perfecting your stitch technique. User-friendly templates help you keep your motifs balanced and even, while color combinations ranging from the traditional white and indigo to multicolored threads on primary colored backgrounds inspire you to get creative with these basic stitches.
Download or read book Sashiko for Making Mending written by Saki Iiduka and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery! Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look fabulous. With this book, you'll be able to embrace the visible mending movement--the practice of repairing high quality items you already own instead of replacing them with cheaper "fast fashion" alternatives. It also gives you the opportunity to practice the craft, with instructions for 15 handmade items, including: Gorgeous indigo pouches A rustic linen book cover Breezy, multipurpose cotton stoles A simple, elegant tote bag And so much more! This book teaches many easy variations of the traditional sashiko stitches--highlighting the impact simple, well-executed stitching can have on everything from embellishing napkins to repairing a jacket. Its gorgeous, thoughtful aesthetic and high-functionality makes sashiko the perfect all-purpose embroidery!
Download or read book Sashiko Style written by Joie Staff and published by Japan Publications Trading. This book was released on 2007 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book introduces basic skills that even beginners can master and includes detailed equipment lists with photos, as well as step-by-step instructions for pattern drafting.
Download or read book Sashiko Handy Pocket Guide written by Sylvia Pippen and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mini book packed with mega information on the basics of this Japanese embroidery technique—from the author of Paradise Stitched. Bestselling author Sylvia Pippen shares everything from a bit of history and applications for sashiko to the necessary supplies, how to mark the designs, and stitching techniques. Even learn how to create your own sashiko design from your favorite inspirational photo! Or use one of the twenty-seven included designs. Plus, at such a great price, it’s easy to recommend to your sewing group, sister, mom, friend, or anyone else you know who loves to sew as much as you do! Sashiko is easy to do on the go and this guide makes it even more accessible Twenty-seven designs to use anywhere and any time Tips and tricks to make sashiko embroidery more successful, including how to prepare the thread, how to avoid pulling, successful stitching, and even ironing
Download or read book Make and Mend written by Jessica Marquez and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisite, full-color guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories, and home textiles. Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make and Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, Make and Mend shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects, such as repairing torn jeans, mending a ripped hem, and making decorative pillows, napkins, a tablecloth, and a totebag. Touching on the concepts of beauty in minimalism and resourceful simplicity, as well as a fascination with Japan and Japanese design, this easy and accessible book appeals to both the seasoned maker and total beginner.
Download or read book Modern Sashiko written by Silke Bosbach and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silke Bosbach shows you how to create 15 stunning embroidery designs which blend modern techniques with the simple and traditional Japanese method of Sashiko. Traditional Sashiko is a simple folk technique originally used for darning. While the conventional craft uses only a basic running stitch to create intricate patterned backgrounds, Silke Bosbach shows you how to adapt this basic style by applying modern surface finishes on numerous textiles and combining it with a variety of other techniques. Explore the fascinating possibilities of these embroidery techniques yourself and be inspired to create your own unique combinations of the modern and traditional!
Download or read book Amazing Sashiko written by AYUFISH int., and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new graphic approach to traditional Japanese Sashiko! The Sashiko embroidery designs in this book are almost architectural in nature—fresh and exciting. They include time-honored patterns used in new and striking ways as well as innovative designs inspired by things that we use and see every day. Paper clips, bridges, factories and seaside scenes are just a few of the many sources of inspiration for these 31 fabulous embroidery designs. This complete how-to stitch design and pattern book includes: Illustrated techniques showing you how to chart your pattern and forming the perfect stitches Actual-size grids along with instructions for executing your designs Easy projects for accessories like bags, napkins and tissue box covers Inspirational photos demonstrate the flow, texture and use of color that modern sashiko delivers, as well as some of the cool things you can make with these elegant and whimsical patterns!
Download or read book Wise Craft Quilts written by Blair Stocker and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infuse your quilts with love--how to add your personal story and more meaning to your handmade quilts. In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Each of the twenty-one quilts featured here gathers a special collection of fabric, outlines a new technique, and spins a story. By using special fabrics as the starting point for each project—from a wedding dress to baby’s first clothes, worn denim, Tyvek race numbers, and more—the finished quilt is made even more special. Create quilts that have a story to tell and you’ll find a whole new level of appreciation for what they represent in your life and the lives of the ones you love.
Download or read book New Sashiko written by sashikonami, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative new style of sashiko from a leading embroidery and patchwork artist! Prolific embroiderer, quilter and author sashikonami combines her love of sashiko with her fondness for piecework to create a whole new style of sashiko stitches and applications. Some of these patchworks give you a chance to play with patterns, colors and textures to create strikingly original bags, pouches, tableware and accessories. The 11 sashiko stitches (three of them original) and 23 projects presented in this book feature: Rows of uneven running stitches to create jagged stripe and check patterns that look fantastic on any item Fun asymmetrical patterns created with white threads on pastel fabrics to create brightly-colored textured table settings Traditional stitches applied to vividly-colored fabrics (often with two different thread colors) for a radical new look Contrasting stitches on patches to create charming tote bags, potholders and more! Running stitches are free and relaxed. Straight stitches form easy geometric shapes—like a triangle with a stem to make a fun, minimalist flower. Elements from traditional patterns are recombined in fresh and exciting ways. Try them on your jeans, your floor pillows or in a full-sized quilt, and enjoy adding your own personality to these projects. There is no end to the great ideas that you will find in this book!
Download or read book The Ultimate Kogin Collection written by Susan Briscoe and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Kogin, a counted embroidery technique, is a variation of the popular Japanese embroidery technique sashiko and is rapidly becoming as popular as its 'big sister'. Japanese embroidery expert, Susan Briscoe, has compiled a collection of over 60 pattern charts and 12 accompanying projects to create The Ultimate Kogin Collection, following on from her previous title The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook. The projects range from small and very accessible items to larger projects, with step by step instruction to help you: Try out new stitches and use your samples to create pretty framed pictures Embellish fabric and sew it into cute pouches and gadget cosies Create Japanese-inspired homewares with embroidered linens Choose individual motifs for small projects like little coin purses Use your stitch samples to create handmade greetings cards Try these projects or use the patterns to create your own unique makes!
Download or read book Sashiko Color written by Boutique-sha Editorial and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch sweet and colorful Sashiko projects! Bring a pop of color to traditional Sashiko stitching! Make 23 different projects with your choice of colorful thread and project surface to create something unique to you. Projects include totes, bags, purses, towels, table decor, picnic cloths, and more! Fill your home with charming Sashiko pieces or give them as gifts with a personal touch. Originally published in Japan from Boutique-sha Editorial, each project values the traditional art of Sashiko while bringing a brand new twist to the designs. Embroidery enthusiasts explore stitching Sashiko and enjoy 18 stitch patterns that can be applied to any project Expand upon traditional indigo and white Sashiko with bursts of color and working with different threads and background surfaces Includes beautiful Japanese photography and craftsmanship
Download or read book Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza written by Jason Bowlsby and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to use scraps, odd cuts, and small fabric treasures in unexpected ways to create one-of-a-kind quilts. Create stunning contemporary abstractions of iconic quilt blocks! With no sewing experience needed, learn how to create stress-free wonky quilt projects with these templates and techniques as your guides. Step-by-step tutorials and detailed layout diagrams will show you how to create wonky quilts that include half-square blocks, curves, slash-and-insert strips, and many more! Working through each block style will develop your skills by levels until even the most complex blocks make sense and can be achieved with the bridging techniques of this book. Projects are beginner-friendly, allowing access to quilters of all skill levels. Explore 13 accessible and beginner-friendly projects to create iconic impressionistic quilt blocks Learn how to finish off different block styles with easy-to-follow techniques Discover a freeform version of your craft to create modern, impressionistic interpretations of traditional quilt blocks using scraps, odd cuts, and small treasures of fabric
Download or read book Wabi Sabi Sewing written by Karen Lewis and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2018-06-22 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty sewing projects for home décor and accessories inspired by the Japanese aesthetic that appreciates the beauty of imperfection. Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of “perfect imperfection.” This collection of twenty sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect. The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects. Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it’s a full-sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favorite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in.
