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7VXQR.LNNĎHorned Tortoiseshell˸48 $VDJDR Morning Glory ˸92
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We have created this book to be a beginner’s handbook for sashiko enthusiasts and included what
we believe are the most effective and easiest techniques. The designs featured can be embroidered
using techniques that may differ from the ones published in this book, so please don’t feel re-
stricted to use only the methods outlined here. We hope you will experiment with stitching
in a way that feels most comfortable for you. The best way to learn is to simply pick up
needle, thread and fabric, and have fun! Please refer to pages 26–38 first for all Hana-
fukin designs. As you embroider, you may have questions or may be uncertain about
how to proceed, so we have compiled an index of handy information on pages 4-5.
Sashiko embroidery emerged out of necessity hundreds of years ago,
as a way to reinforce and preserve fabric, which was scarce and therefore
valuable. The women who created this utilitarian craft eventually found
themselves developing more fanciful designs and patterns, purely for
aesthetic pleasure. In particular, the “Hanafukin” (the ubiquitous
Japanese kitchen cloth) sashiko stitching style incorporates a
variety of designs in beautiful and interesting ways—form and
function rolled into one. This book will introduce you to 36 ways
to embroider in the Hanafukin style, as well as other small
sashiko-embellished accessories.
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Designs with
Horizontal and
Vertical Straight
Lines

01 Juji-Tsunagi 02 Dan-Tsunagi 21 Ajiro

Linked Crosses Linked Steps Wickerwork
Pages 36–37 39 Pages 40 41 Pages 78 79

Designs with
Mainly 45-degree
Lines

11 Kawari Manji Tsunagi 12 Hiyoku-Igeta 19 Sayagata 23 Higaki 25 Yabane 31 Hana-G shi

Linked Changing Manji Bird Well Girder Key Fret Cypress Fence Arrow Feathers Latticed Flower
Pages 58 59 Pages 60 61 Pages 74 75 Pages 82 83 Pages 86 87 Pages 98 99

Designs Combining
Grids and Diagonal
Lines

05 Kaku-Shippo 22 Kumi-Hishimon 24 Masu-Zashi 27 Yamaji 32 Kamon

Angled Seven Treasures Braided Diamond Square Stitches Mountain Path Geometric Flower
Pages 46 47 Pages 80 81 Pages 84 85 Pages 90 91 Pages 100 101

Designs with
Hexagonal Grid
Lines

07 Kasane-Kikk 08 Musubi-Kikk 09 Bishamon-Kikk 15 Kagome 16 Nijuu-Kagome 29 Asa-No-Ha

Layered Tortoiseshell Tied Tortoiseshell Bishamon Tortoiseshell Woven Bamboo Double Woven Bamboo Hemp Leaf
Pages 50 51 Pages 52 53 Pages 54 55 Pages 66 67 Pages 68 69 Pages 94 95

Designs with
Curved Lines

03 Shippo-Tsunagi 04 Hanazashi 10 Maru-Bishamon 13 Tokkuri-Ajiro 14 Chidori-Tsunagi 17 Seigaiha

Seven Treasures Flower Stitches Round Bishamon Sake Bottle Whittle Work Linked Plovers Blue Ocean Wave
Pages 42 43 Pages 44 45 Pages 56 57 Pages 62 63 Pages 64 65 Pages 70 71

18 Kawari-Seigaiha 20 Nagare-Manji 26 Nowaki

Transfigured Blue Ocean Wave Flowing Manji Pampas Grass
Pages 72 73 Pages 76 77 Pages 88 89

Designs Based on Equilateral Triangles (Graph Paper) Designs Based on ”x ” (0.5 x 0.5 cm) Gridlines (Hitomezashi)

06 Tsuno-Kikk 28 Asagao 30 Karahana-Kikk 33 Dan-Tsunagi 34 Kaki-No-Hana 35 Juji-Hanazashi 36 Kikk –Hanazashi

Horned Tortoiseshell Morning Glory Flower Tortoiseshell Hitomezashi Linked Steps Persimmon Flower Floral Cross Stitch Floral Tortoiseshell Stitch
Pages 48 49 Pages 92 93 Pages 96 97 Pages 102 103 104 Pages 106 107 Pages 108 109 Pages 110 111

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Designs Based on
Repeating Lines

01 Juji-Tsunagi 02 Dan-Tsunagi 03 Shippo-Tsunagi 05 Kaku-Shippo 11 Kawari Manji Tsunagi

Linked Crosses Linked Steps Seven Treasures Angled Seven Treasures Linked Changing Manji
Pages 36–37 39 Pages 40 41 Pages 42 43 Pages 46 47 Pages 58 59

14 Chidori-Tsunagi 19 Sayagata 20 Nagare-Manji 28 Asagao

Linked Plovers Key Fret Flowing Manji Morning Glory
Pages 64 65 Pages 74 75 Pages 76 77 Pages 92 93

Designs Based on
Straight Lines and
Repeating Lines

04 Hanazashi 15 Kagome 25 Yabane 27 Yamaji 32 Kamon

Flower Stitches Woven Bamboo Arrow Feathers Mountain Path Geometric Flower
Pages 44 45 Pages 66 67 Pages 86 87 Pages 90 91 Pages 100 101

Designs Based
on Passing the
Thread Between
Fabric Layers

06 Tsuno-Kikk 07 Kasane-Kikk 08 Musubi-Kikk 09 Bishamon-Kikk 10 Maru-Bishamon 12 Hiyoku-Igeta

Horned Tortoiseshell Layered Tortoiseshell Tied Tortoiseshell Bishamon Tortoiseshell Round Bishamon Bird Well Girder
Pages 48 49 Pages 50 51 Pages 52 53 Pages 54 55 Pages 56 57 Pages 60 61

16 Nijuu-Kagome 17 Seigaiha 21 Ajiro 22 Kumi-Hishimon 23 Higaki 24 Masu-Zashi

Double Woven Bamboo Blue Ocean Wave Wickerwork Braided Diamond Cypress Fence Square Stitches
Pages 68 69 Pages 70 71 Pages 78 79 Pages 80 81 Pages 82 83 Pages 84 85

26 Nowaki 29 Asa-No-Ha 30 Karahana-Kikk 31 Hana-G shi

Pampas Grass Hemp Leaf Flower Tortoiseshell Latticed Flower
Pages 88 89 Pages 94 95 Pages 96 97 Pages 98 99

Designs Based on ”x ” (0.5 x 0.5 cm) Gridlines (Hitomezashi)

Designs with
Stand-alone
Stitches

13 Tokkuri-Ajiro 18 Kawari-Seigaiha 33 Dan-Tsunagi 34 Kaki-No-Hana 35 Juji-Hanazashi 36 Kikk –Hanazashi

Sake Bottle Whittle Work Transfigured Blue Ocean Wave Hitomezashi Linked Steps Persimmon Flower Floral Cross Stitch Floral Tortoiseshell Stitch
Pages 62 63 Pages 72 73 Pages 102 103 104 Pages 106 107 Pages 108 109 Pages 110 111

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The two standard designs Juji-Tsunagi and Dan-Tsunagi have repeating zig zag stitches. Detailed instructions
are on pages 36 and 40 respectively. Please review this page before beginning any design.

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Linked Steps

Stitching methods Actual size

template—pages 40 & 41.
Example by Kazuko Matsubara

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Linked Crosses

This pattern is featured in the

Lesson Basics and stitching
methods section on pages
30-38. Actual size template
—page 39.
Example by Hiromi Sekido

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Flower Stitches
A symbol of good luck, the Shippo-Tsunagi design
features four rings layered on one ring that Instructions Actual size
continuously radiates outward. Kaku-Shippo is template—pages 44 & 45
a variation of Shippo-Tsunagi with the crossing Example by Hiromi Sekido

lines of “Hanazashi” and additional straight lines.

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Angled Seven Treasures

Instructions Actual size

template—pages 46 & 47
Example by Tomiko Yashimura

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Seven Treasures

Instructions Actual
size template—pages
42 & 43
Example by Takako Nohara

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Tortoiseshell patterns are symbolic of longevity and can be seen in a number of classic sashiko designs. A hexagonal
shape with a single stitch “horn” forms the Tsuno-Kikkō motif, combining two hexagons of varying size becomes
the Kasane-Kikko, and surrounding three small hexagons with a triangle results in the Musubi-Kikkō design.

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Horned Tortoiseshell

Instructions Actual size template

—pages 48 & 49

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Layered Tortoiseshell

Instructions Actual size template

—pages 50 & 51

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Tied Tortoiseshell

Instructions Actual size template

—pages 52 & 53

All examples on this page by Tami Motoyoshi

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Bishamon is a deity of good fortune (one of seven deities) and this motif was taken from his armor and resembles
a tortoiseshell design. The hexagonal tortoiseshell design is said to have been taken from the armor of Bishamon, a
deity of good fortune. Maru-Bishamon is a version of this motif that incorporates curves lines, which is considered
even more auspicious.

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Bishamon Tortoiseshell

Instructions Actual size template

—pages 54 & 55
Example by Nanae Ishizuki

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Round Bishamon

Instructions Actual size

template —pages 56 & 57
Example by Chiyoko Nakazaki

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By alternating the direction of the (Manji), a puzzle-like motif develops. Igeta refers to the wooden frame atop a well
that inspired the Hiyoku-Igeta design. Two thread colors are used for this Hiyoku-Igeta project.

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Linked Changing Manji

Instructions Actual size template

—pages 58 & 59
Example by Michiyo Takabayashi

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Bird Well Girder

Instructions Actual size

template —pages 60 & 61
Example by 12 Takako Nohara

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For Tokkuri-Ajiro, curved circle lines are embroidered together, and for Chidori-Tsunagi, circles alternate directions.
Experiment with contrasting thread colors and fabric combinations for these graphic motifs that have a lot of character.

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Sake Bottle
Whittle Work

Stitching methods
Actual size templates—
pages 62 & 63
Example by Hisayo Hirano

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Linked Plovers

Stitching methods
Actual size templates—
pages 64 & 65
Example by Chiyoko Nakazaki

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Kagome is modeled after a woven bamboo basket and we used two coordinating thread colors for this simple pattern. The
beauty of the Nijuu-Kagome design stands out when natural colored thread is stitched upon the deep hue of the fabric.

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Double Woven Bamboo

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 68 & 69
Example by Hisako Kondo

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Woven Bamboo

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 66 & 67
Examples by Hisayo Hirano

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The arrangements of fan shapes appear like waves for the Seigaiha design. The ebb and flow of waves is considered
good luck. In keeping with the ocean theme, we recommend using shades of blue, aqua and indigo for this project.

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Transfigured Blue
Ocean Wave

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 72 & 73
Example by Michiyo Takabayashi

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Blue Ocean Wave

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 70 & 71
Example by Yoshie Kusaba

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Both patterns originate from the shape called Manji.
Sayagata (Key Fret ) is a version in which the Manji is distorted and linked,
a background design frequently used for silk kimono. Loose are shaped 6D\DJDWD
with intersecting colored threads for Nagare-Manji (Flowering Manji). Key Fret

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 74 & 75
Example by Reiko Ishii

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Flowing Manji

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 76 & 77
Example by Fumiko Yoshimura

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Ajiro is a basket-like trap to catch fish and was typically woven out of bamboo or branches.
The interlaced diamonds are a distinctive part of the Kumi-Hishimon design, and Higaki rep-
resents a fence made of cypress wood. All three incorporate joining shapes in a woven manner.

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Wickerwork

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 78 & 79
Example by Nanae Ishizuki

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Braided Diamond

How to stitch Actual size template—

pages 80 & 81
Example by
Fusae Hiyoshi

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Cypress Fence

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 82–83
Example by Hiroko Ogoshi

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Masu-Zashi is the configuration of various sized squares. Contrasting the thread colors of the outer frame and diagonal
lines creates a striking impression. There are many versions of the Yabane design, and for this one we positioned the
arrows at an angle.
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Square Stitches

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 84 & 85
Example by 24 Kyoko Kamada

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Arrow Feathers

How to stitch Actual size

template—pages 86 & 87
Example by Shizuyo Sashi

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