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      Mountain Path

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      Gathered Flowers & Leaves

      The morning glory seems to bloom in a multitude of colors when stitched with variegated thread.

       Hemp leaf tends to grow straight and was a motif often used for baby clothes. The Karahana-Kikkō

       design features a collection of hexagons in the middle of each flower motif.

      Flower Tortoiseshell

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 96 & 97

      Example by Kyoko Kamata

      Asagao

      Morning Glory

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 92 & 93

      Example by Hisayo Hirano

      Hemp Leaf

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 94 & 95

      Example by Kyoko Kamata

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      Geometric & Latticed Flowers

      At each lattice intersection for Hana-Gōshi, stitches form small flowers. Kamon is a worthy project

       to take on when you’ve become accustomed to sashiko stitching and are looking for a challenge.

      Geometric Flower

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 100 & 101

      Example by Hiromi Sekido

      Hana-Gōshi

      Latticed Flower

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 98 & 99

      Example by Hiroko Ogoshi

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      Stepping Up to Dense Hitomezashi Patterns

      Hitomezashi is a stitching technique that simply follows the guideline grid comprising ¼” (0.5 cm) squares.

       As you accumulate vertical and horizontal stitches, the pattern emerges. The instructions for

       Dan-Tsunagi on pages 102103 details the Hitomezashi basics.

      Dan-Tsunagi

      Hitomezashi Linked Steps

      How to stitch—pages 102 & 103 Actual size template—page 104

      Persimmon Flower

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 106 & 107

      All examples on this page by Hiromi Sekido

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      The Juji-Hanazashi design incorporates diagonal stitches to connect the vertical and horizontal stitches.

       The tortoiseshell pattern of Kikkō–Hanazashi becomes apparent as zig zag stitches are interwoven.

       Please note that marking the ¼” (0.5 cm) grid onto the fabric is very important to create accurate stitches.

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 108 & 109

      Example by Tomo Ikegami

      Juji-Hanazashi

      Floral Cross Stitch

      Floral Tortoiseshell Stitch

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 110 & 111

      Example by Hisako Kondo

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      Sweet Drawstring Pouches

      Chidori-Tsunagi and Juji-Tsunagi are reduced in size and combined for this sweet pouch.

       Stitch the sashiko design onto the outer bag, then attach the lining. Simple stitching with

       the same sashiko thread adds a charming accent.

      Drawstring Pouch A

      Instructions: Pages 112 & 113 Actual size template—page 114

      Drawstring Pouch B

      Instructions: Pages 112 & 113 Actual size template—page 114

      Examples on this page by Shigeko Kawakami

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      A Tote Bag and Purse

      A bag stitched up with a variation of Hitomezashi. Although the design is stitched in a straight line, it turns into

       a zig zag pattern. The pink pouch showcases the Asa-No-Ha motif. We used Hanafukin Sashiko Momen fabric.

      Purse

      Instructions・Actual

       size templates—

       pages 116 & 117

      Tote

      Instructions・Actual size

       templates—pages 116 & 117

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