Sashiko-ori: Drafts and Designs for Woven Sashiko

Discover the Art of Sashiko-Inspired Weaving In this first of its kind book, learn how to weave designs taken from the historical beauty of sashiko embroidery in Japan and around the world. Until now, no other collection has put these drafts together for handweavers. More than 130 drafts and 200 woven samples to inspire brilliance in any woven project Most patterns are made with a ground cloth and warp and/or weft supplementary structure Designed for advanced weavers looking for something never seen before Drafts for 4- to 12-shaft looms with a handy index organized by required shafts Includes practical considerations for successful weaving and the history of sashiko embroidery With examples of historical sashiko work and full pieces by the authors and others, you will have plenty of inspiration for your own projects Drafts inspired by kuguri, moyouzashi, and koginzashi patterns among others Written and designed by humans, for humans!