刺し子のふきんと小物

by sashikonami

人気の刺し子。中でも一目刺しやくぐり刺しなどの繊細な模様を色糸で刺すのが人気です。 伝統柄からオリジナル図案の刺し子デザインを発表し、インスタグラムでも人気のsashikonamiさん初の著者本です。素敵な図案を従来の刺し子のふきんより小さな20 ㎝ 幅のミニ サイズ に刺し、カラーガーゼなどと合わせて仕立てた、刺しやすく実用的なふきんを紹介します。他にも、デザインに合わせて様々な種類の糸やリネンも使用した 巾着、 ポーチ、 マスクなどカラフルな小物も紹介。アイテムは色違い、柄違いも掲載しています。研究熱心な作家ならではの刺し子の基礎やきれいに刺せるコツも紹介。図案全47点を掲載しています。

Genres: Crafts, Japan, Nonfiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2020

Reviews

[Mauri · Rating 4 out of 5]

An introductory guide to a Japanese-style embroidery form, sashiko. Japanese and English Wikipedia agree that it originated in a tradition of reinforcing worn areas of clothing and other fabric objects with dense, quilting-like techniques, before quickly becoming a decorative form in its own right. Traditionally done in white thread on dark indigo cloth, it has branched out into a wide variety of colors, as you can see from the book cover.

This book contains 47 different sashiko stitch patterns, as well as a guide to suggested materials, and directions for getting started. (The directions start literally from zero: there's a three-step guide, with pictures, for threading a sewing needle.) The basic assumption is that you'll be making 'fukin' (small dish towels or cloth wipes), but there are patterns included for making pouches, coasters, pincushions, and a child-sized face mask out of your finished embroidery.

I suspect a determined intermediate learner of Japanese armed with a good dictionary and google would be able to make full use of this book. Someone who is already familiar with sashiko and Japanese stitch diagrams could easily use the provided guides with zero knowledge of the language.

[Sandi Millichip-Massocchi · Rating 4 out of 5]

For anybody who has a love of Sashiko stitching, this book is a beautiful edition, showing many different designs and the use of colourful thread work.
I like the pictures in the book for their clarity and simplicity. The texture of the paper has almost a matt feel to it and gives a clean and almost minimalistic feel, which I found very appealing.
The only downside was the smaller font size on many of the descriptions and instructions, making it a little harder to read.
I have dipped into the world of Sashiko and find it fascinating and I love the idea of adding beautiful stitching to an older garment, giving it a new lease of life.
I am more familiar with the white, red and blue thread of Sashiko but found it a fresh and lovely edition to add all these new colours.
The front part of the book goes into detail on all the different stitches you can create, and offers projects to the stitches too.
I like the fact they give you the Japanese and English name to each stitch design.
I really fell in love with the mini-Tote Bag using the Hana Zashi (Flower pattern) and can’t wait to try this out.
For anybody starting their journey with Sashiko, there is a lovely section in the beginning of the book explaining the fabric, threads and equipment you need. It shows you how to use a ring thimble (a must for anybody doing a lot of Sashiko, I find it invaluable). How to prepare your thread, how to knot and how to finish. This may sound simple but Sashiko has a special way of doing all these things, so it is important to learn them well before starting.
There is an extremely good chapter on making a sampler, which I would recommend to anyone starting out to do.
The last chapter in the book gives really in depth diagrams for each pattern in the book and is a fantastic library of stitches.
Lastly, it explains, again with great diagrams and templates how to do the projects withing the book.
All in all this is a lovely Sashiko book to have and a real snip at £12.99
If you are a beginner don’t feel overwhelmed by this book but sit down and read it through first before starting, then give it a go.
For the more advanced Sashiko sewers it is a lovely edition to your library for your stitching and projects.

[Lynne Callister · Rating 5 out of 5]

As l have not long started doing Sashiko l was thrilled to receive it.
Like the author, l enjoy handcrafting and wanted to try something a little more adventurous.
l loved the colourful pictures throughout the book and the different colours and interpretations for each of the patterns.
The 49 designs gave you a chance to try out different variations of each design and not only that, because they where small designs, it made you want to think what could you add them to, could you put them on clothes to recycle and update?
The chapter on creating patterns showed you what could work with each design and also how you could add the designs to many crafting projects that could otherwise be bland.
It was super how each design was named as it's original name and then let you know an English name for it.
l skipped through the book looking at all the designs first and then went back to look and pick my favourite ones.
l liked the different colour variations and the mix and match shown for different colours. Something different from normal one colour Sashiko.
When l got to the section about the basics needed for this craft, l found it a very useful section. It told you how you could use different fabrics, threads and tools you may already have in your stash.
How to use and prepare the thread for use was interesting and how to roll it into smaller balls, was something l never knew and found very helpful.
For a beginner you were shown how to achieve a knot and how to finish off you work, when you need to use more thread.
l did like the section on how to make a sampler to start off your journey with Sashiko and how to ease the thread through and not pull or yank it.
Last but not least were the stitch patterns and projects. The last few pages gives you diagrams and sizing to achieve some of the projects in the book.
l can say, l did enjoy this book and will definitely study it in more detail, when l have a go at one of the projects. l would also recommend it to newbie Sashiko sewers as it is an enhancement in your book stash.

[s c heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Colourful Sashiko ~ Sashikonami

As a newcomer to Sashiko I was excited to receive this book to review.

A nice size soft back book to hold, with lovely quality bright white paper. There is more of a matt finish but the pages are still very clear and nicely printed with good colourful pictures. The print is a little small however.

There are 49 designs which you can make into some nice projects.

The first half of the book inspires you with some stunning patterns and project ideas.
Following on with the equipment and techniques section and then instructions, guidance and patterns.

It is a book for a more experienced adult sewist, as the designs are fairly complex.

A lovely presented unique book which should inspire and challenge you.

[Mrs J]

Colourful Sashiko - Sashikonami

This is the first time I have come across Sashiko, and while the book contains a great deal of information and explanations, for me it seems to be very complicated.
The first part of the book contains many designs, patterns and techniques, which are both beautiful and informative.
However, for me, the instructions for making particular projects are too small (font size) and rather complicated.
I am sure those who are experienced embroiderers will enjoy this book, but as a novice I feel overwhelmed by the complexity of this book.

[Jacqueline Hood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains 49 colourful sashimi designs as opposed to the normal blue and white. The book takes you through the designs from a grid so will be helpful to beginners to use these or adopt their own designs.

There is a workbook section detailing all you need to begin and ideas for how to apply the designs to small projects.

Great for anyone beginning sashiko and wants to take up a hobby that can be taken anywhere and done with little outlay and equipment.

Nice quality book and illustrations but the print is quite small in the instructions and tips.

[Juliet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colourful Sashiko is a well put together book. It has all the information, instruction, tips and techniques one would need to take on this craft. It covers the basics on fabric, thread and equipment. It offers up 49 designs and plenty of clear photographs and diagrams along with instruction, in a smallish font, (I needed my reading glasses) to guide the user when creating them. If you enjoy this craft you may find this book very useful.

[Susan Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book of 49 designs and the patterns are lovely. Instructions and diagrams are good, with clear photos to assist. Although not all of the grids and pattern pieces are 100% to scale, they are shown with very clear instructions and all of the sizes are shown on every piece. However, the font is small and I personally would have preferred a gloss cover as opposed to a matt finish.
Overall it's a great book and good value for money.

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought I kinda knew what sashiko was but WOW this really opened my eyes to what sashiko can be! Lots of amazing photographs of the 49 different designs, plentiful step-by-step instructions and graphics. I found the text on the small side of comfortable reading but otherwise the book is nicely designed. This is totally a craft that I will admire but not partake in but it was great to understand what it takes to do it.

[Beira Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amplio contenido

Tiene muchos patrones con una clara explicación gráfica de los mismos. Me parece muy práctico para un principiante del arte del Sashiko.