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
- pre-printed 13.4" X 13.4" 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.
- Border fabric shown in photograph is not included.
Symbolism
Most sashiko designs are abstract drawings representing objects in the natural world, and/or symbolic of meanings associated with life and the environment.
