The Ultimate Sashiko Card Deck

Learn the traditional Japanese needlework technique of Sashiko with this fun card  deck. This is sure to help you get started on your Sashiko journey with 52 stitches presented on easy to follow cards with everything you need to know about creating beautiful patterns from the simplest of stitches. You will learn traditional Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means 'little pierce' and refers to the small running stitch that is worked to build up distinctive decorative patterns, of which there are hundreds. 

These cards show the finished stitch pattern as a beautiful swatch, along with a brief history of its name, as well as the instructions for how to make the pattern yourself, with a clear diagram. Among the 52 cards are nine easy to identify foundational stitch patterns that act as the starting point for sashiko.  

Additional trips and tricks make the card deck a complete package, perfect for a novice stitcher or for a more experienced crafter looking to expand their knowledge.