Sashiko Pattern Tsuzukiyamagata
The traditional Japanese pattern tsuzukiyamagata 続き山形 is a fancy sashiko moyōsashi pattern. | Sashiko Pattern
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How to start Sashiko for Beginners
Sashiko is simple. Everything you need to know to get started is in this post. | Sashiko Tutorial for Beginners
Recommended tools for drawing your own sashiko patterns
I've been using these kind of tools for more than 10 years and I love them. Lots. | Make pattern drawing easier!
Misuyabari - Needles deluxe
Misuyabari sells some of the finest needles in all of Japan. The shop is well worth a trip even without shopping. | Sashiko Needles
The Magic behind Semamori Stitching
Semamori are protective stitches applied to children’s clothes.
Like with sashiko stitching, each pattern holds a different kind of spell.
Harikuyō – The needle funeral
If you are reading this on the 8th of February or December, DON'T USE ANY OF YOUR NEEDLES!!
A tradition for broken hearts needles
Harikuyō is a ceremony during which old needles are laid to rest, preferably in tofu or mochi. Or konjak. More on that later.
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Sashiko Pattern Jūjihanazashi
Learn about the traditional Japanese sashiko pattern jūjihanazashi 十字花刺し | Sashiko Pattern