Living with Sashiko: Modern, Mixed-Style Sashiko for Everyday Items - Couverture souple

Minori

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1639811583 ISBN 13 : 9781639811588

Editeur : Landauer Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Discover the first sashiko book to fuse Japanese stitching with global embroidery traditions!

Modern Sashiko blends traditional sashiko with the expressive beauty of Kantha and Yao embroidery, offering a fresh, borderless approach to hand stitching that appeals to today's multicultural craft audience. With 26 approachable projects for everyday use, this inspiring guide invites you to slow down, enjoy mindful creativity, and make functional items filled with warmth and purpose.

Perfect for any skill level, this beautifully photographed embroidery book walks you through step-by-step instructions, detailed stitch diagrams, and clear tutorials on materials, tools, needles, and threads. Beginners will love the easy, confidence-building guidance, while experienced stitchers will find new ideas for pattern mixing, cultural inspiration, and personal expression.

• 26 Everyday Projects: Create bags, pouches, mats, coasters, and cushions using sashiko, Kantha, and Yao stitching styles
• Learn Six Regional Stitching Styles: Explore traditional motifs and techniques from Japan, India, and Southeast Asia
• Functional and Decorative Designs: Make handmade items for gifting, home décor, or mindful creative expression
• Step-by-Step Photography: Clear visuals show every stage from threading the needle to finishing stitches
• Beautiful, Practical Results: Bring texture, color, and character to fabric projects while honoring global textile traditions

Designed with today's lifestyle in mind, each project in Modern Sashiko demonstrates how timeless hand-stitching techniques can be adapted for modern living. From the striking contrasts of indigo thread on cotton to soft, colorful patchwork patterns, every stitch evokes calm and purpose. Create one-of-a-kind accessories, reusable gifts, and handmade pieces that personalize your home and reflect your creativity.

This embroidery book includes an overview of sashiko supplies, fabric types, basic and finishing stitches, thread selection tips, and project templates for easy success. It's ideal for gifting and display, especially in craft boutiques and creative homes.

Appealing to readers interested in slow living, handwork, sustainable fashion, and mindful creativity, Modern Sashiko celebrates stitching as both craft and meditation. Whether you are exploring embroidery for beginners, practicing visible mending, or seeking inspiration for patchwork patterns, this book honors the art of connection — between cultures, between hands, and between maker and material.

Transform everyday fabric into heartfelt works of art and rediscover timeless handmade charm with Modern Sashiko!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Landauer Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1639811583
• ISBN 13: 9781639811588
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Fox Chapel Publishing; https://www.foxchapelpublishing.com; ; 903 Square St.; Mount Joy; PA; 17552; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible