The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook 20th Anniversary Limited Edition: Patterns, Projects and Inspirations

I took a sashiko class & the teacher recommended this book as a resource for sashiko patterns and some projects. This is not a book to start from the beginning and work your way through. Look for the patterns described as easy, and start there.Diagrams show how to build the patterns and pictures show the final result. There is a chapter with pictures of completed projects, as well as projects scattered throughout, and an extensive bibliography for those who want to delve deeper.All the patterns list the Japanese name and English translation. They also include historical or cultural notes.

Although I've been doing embroidery for over forty years, I somehow had never come across Sashiko. Curious, I ordered the book, and this might be my best embroidery purchase ever.It clearly explains the origins of Sashiko, with many scene-setting photos. The directions are easily understood and complete. The many, many patterns are clear, along with ideas for use. There is literally nothing left to do but try it.If you want all the information you need about Sashiko in just one book, this book has it all. No one could be disappointed.

This is an incredibly informative, interesting book. I'm so glad I found it. It has a ton of project ideas, great photographs, easy instructions, etc. I bought one for a friend learning shashiko too. I highly recommend it.

Excellent for beginners, the book gives historical background, then moves on to traditional materials and notions and how to use them. A very important section on how to draw motifs on square grids and how to elongate the grids to distort the motifs is alone worth the book's price for it allows total independence for the artist to draw motifs on any fabric the exact size needed for a project instead of relying on stencils and pre-printed fabric, besides being the traditional and cheapest technique.The projects proposed are in good taste and a good mix of tradition and innovation. Follows a rich pattern library that shows in what order to do each motif, a splendid "Inspiration gallery" and a list of resources. An excellent reference for the experienced and the beginners too!

The author covers every aspect of Sashiko embroidery and quilting. The history of the art chapter is excellent, the illustrations are quite helpful and the instructions are clear and complete. In the past my search for learning about this art has resulted in the unfortunate purchase of several books dedicated to machine sashiko. My interest lies in the traditional art and this book treats every area of that ancient craft. I recommend this book to those seeking to learn and discover the exquisite art of Sashiko embroidery.

A lot of patterns

What a wonderful source book for the history and techniques used for Shasiko Embroidery. Bold pictures to illustrate stitching and projects I could make.

Great book with clear instructions and beautiful illustrations.