Tuttle Publishing | 2020 | Paperback | 120 pages

ISBN 978-4-8053-1624-5

Originally published by Nihon Vogue

This book provides detailed instructions for drafting and stitching 36 sashiko patterns, and a number of small projects such as pouches, purses, coasters and brooches. It features actual size pattern templates and step-by-step instructions with detailed colour photos, to guide users through each process, from transferring patterns to perfecting stitch techniques. A great reference resource for all levels.

Tuttle Publishing | 2023 |Paperback | 112 pages

ISBN 978-0-8048-5580-8

Written by AYUFISH int.

Translated by Alison Watts

Originally published by Nihon Vogue, 2021

31 designs; 70 color photos, 100 instructional photos, over 140 diagrams & schematics, 2 grids (also accessible online)

$30.00

About the Author:
AYUFISH int. is a former space engineer who fell in love with sashiko for its straightforward beauty. She uses the things of daily life to inspire designs that are in perfect harmony with that simplicity of form. She has co-authored several books on sashiko in her native Japan and her work has been exhibited worldwide. See her work at https://ayufishint.shopinfo.jp/ and on Instagram @lastie.g

Tuttle Publishing | 2024 | Hardcover | 80 pages

ISBN 978-4-8053-1791-4

Written by sashikonami

Translated by Alison Watts

Originally published by Nihon Vogue, 2022

Features 11 stitches plus 23 patterns; 130 colour photos and 165 diagrams, grids and templates

About the Author:
Sashikonami has long been a fan of combining sashiko and patchwork. She has written and co-written numerous books and articles on sashiko in her native Japan, and shares her creative process and tips on her website, YouTube, and other video sharing platforms. Website: https://sashikonami.shopinfo.jp/ Instagram: @sashikonami

Tuttle Publishing | Feb 2021 | Hardcover | 80 pages

ISBN 978-0-8048-5385-9

Written by Saki Iiduka

Translated by Alison Watts

Originally published by Nihon Vogue, 2019

15 projects with variations, 100 colour photos, and over 45 diagrams with actual scale stitch pattern diagrams. Projects include brooch, pincushion, coaster, name card case, purse, book cover, and pot holder. A section on sashiko basics has a detailed photos showing the process for drafting and stitching three different patterns (hishizashi diamond stitch, komezashi　rice stitch, and hon-juji-hishikake real cross diamond woven stitch) with reverse sides also shown. There is also a section on mending techniques with close-up photos.

About the Author:
Saki Iiduka ives with her family in Gunma prefecture, where she runs a cafe and studio, holds sashiko workshops and sells her own creations. Her sashiko and way of life is very much based on observing traditional ways and avoiding waste.

Juji hanazashi (cross flower stitch) Hitomezashi Kit

$28.00

This kit for making a hanafukin cloth and coaster set is made of quality Japanese bleached cotton sarashi fabric with a pre-printed pattern.

The cross flower stitch is a beautiful and versatile pattern to have in your repertoire. Use this pre-stencilled matching cloth and coaster to master it before applying to your own designs. 

Kit contains:

English instructions / pre-printed fabric for one 29.5 × 29.5cm fukin cloth, and two 9 × 9cm coasters (finished size) / 2 skeins 40m Olympus thread / 1 Olympus needle

Asagao (morning glory) Hitomezashi Kit

$26.00

This kit for making a hanafukin cloth and coaster set is made of quality Japanese bleached cotton sarashi fabric with a pre-printed pattern.

Kit contains:

English instructions / pre-stencilled fabric for one 29.5 × 29.5cm fukin cloth, and two 9 × 9cm coasters (finished size) / 1 skein 40m Olympus thread / 1 Olympus needle