Discover sashiko, the Japanese method of decorative stitching to create striking patterns on fabric with lines of simple running stitch.
Bring a touch of the Orient to your home with 25 unique projects exploring 12 essential methods for working with sashiko.
Gain inspiration from the traditional Japanese pieces which inspired the project designs and a gallery of the author's sashiko pieces.
Each chapter features a taster project, ideal for beginners to try the technique, then more challenging larger pieces to perfect new skills.
About Susan Briscoe
Susan Briscoe teaches sashiko workshops and regularly attends consumer sewing and quilt shows in the UK and beyond. She is a contributor to patchwork and needlecraft magazines and has published numerous books about Japanese embroidery techniques including sashiko, boro and kogin, as well as patchwork and quilting. Her interest in sashiko began when she was teaching English in Japan. For more information visit her website www.susanbriscoe.com