This traditional pattern Sashiko sampler, Shippo (Seven Treasures), is printed on 100% cotton fabric with wash away markings. You just thread the included Sashiko needle with the Sashiko thread and enjoy the stitching.
Kit includes:
- English instructions
- Japanese sarashi-momen (cotton) fabric,
- 20 meter skeins Olympus sashiko thread
- Olympus sashiko needles
- Pre-printed design will wash away completely after stitching (Please keep it dry until then!)
- Finished size is 12" X12" (see blogs on this site for ways to use this stitched fabric)
- Your finished sashiko sampler can be machine washed and dried in low heat. The fabric and threads are colourfast.
Symbolism
Most sashiko designs are abstract drawings representing objects in the natural world, and/or symbolic of meanings associated with life and the environment.
