
How beautiful are these two Wagara Sashiko panels that have just arrived in the shop?? Cranes, owls, fans and other gorgeous patterns for you to embroider. They come in navy and red and we have the Sashiko thread too. I'll have these in the online shop today so if you can't get in to Macauley Street, order them online and we'll keep them (or post them) to you. The Sashiko category in our online shop now shows our range of panels, thread and needles. We're waiting for the Sashiko thimbles to be delivered.
Never done Sashiko embroidery? Not to worry - it's a running stitch - and that's pretty easy for all of us to do, even me! :-) Have a look at this Youtube video to see sashiko being stitched.
Sashiko YouTube video
The key to the Sashiko simple embroidery that these panels use, is to keep the proportions of the stich correct - and the panel has that already marked out for you!
Traditionally, Sashiko running stich has a 3:2 proportion with the larger stitch being on the right side of the fabric. So if your stitch on top is 3mm long, the one underneath should be 2mm.
None of us is perfect and it takes a little practice but you should soon have the hang of it. We also have some sample panels if you wish to practice on them before going on to this gorgeous panel. Alternatively, mark out your own simple design and use it to make a small bag or pin cushion.
Try something new today and make these beautiful Japanese projects - and remember - they are SO portable as you don't use a hoop when stitching.... another easy project to take in the caravan with you if you're one of the army heading off for warmer climes during our winter.