Counted Sashiko Embroidery Av Keiko Sakamoto

<strong>The first book with comprehensive pattern templates for both kogin and hishizashi methods of sashiko<br/> </strong><br/> Sashiko''s beauty is understandably popular, and this is the first book on stitching two little-known traditional styles: kogin and hishizashi.<br/> <br/> Japanese expert Keiko Sakamoto—who began her intensive study of them while living in the American Midwest—explains these intriguing decorative embroidery styles. Book highlights include:<br/> <br/> • 31 projects, with step-by-step photo instructions, range from a simple bookmark to advanced wall tapestries <br/> <br/> • Increasing project difficulty levels satisfy both novices and experienced sashiko stitchers<br/> <br/> • Photos of vintage pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, showcase the craft''s origins in northern Japan<br/> <br/> • One of the most extensive libraries of traditional kogin and hishizashi pattern templates to be found anywhere (80 and 200 templates, respectively), for ongoing reference and use <br/> <br/> This book shares authentic Japanese folk patterns with embroidery enthusiasts, quilters, knitters, and weavers, and inspires with stunning photographs of the embroidery on rarely seen vintage kimono.