Traditional Sashiko Sampler, Hishi-Sayagata

This traditional Sashiko pattern, Hishi-Sayagata (Key Fret), is printed on 100% cotton fabric with wash away markings.  You just thread your sashiko needle with sashiko thread and enjoy the stitching.  Sashiko threads comes in many colours, choose your favourite, or use traditional white.

Updated english instructions included. 

The sashiko pattern printed area is 33cm*33cm (12"X12"). The fabric provided is 13" x 26" and you are meant to fold the unprinted half behind the printed half and stitch through both layers. 

Uses & Care

This fabric sampler is called a Hana Fukin, which means a useful household cloth. You can use these in the kitchen to cover a bowl of fruit, eggs, breads, or as a table mats, napkins or absorbent tea towels. You can also use them to make cushions, or stitch several together to make a runner.  They also make excellent quilt blocks.

Sashiko stitching is durable and machine washable. 

Symbolism: Most sashiko designs are abstract drawings objects in the natural world, and/or symbolic of meanings associated with life and the environment.