Asanoha Sashiko Stencil

Asanoha or the hemp leaf pattern is one of my very favorite patterns, but it can be tricky to draw from scratch. I designed this oil-board stencil to quickly and accurately draw the pattern to use in your sashiko stitching projects & beyond. Use it to embellishing and mend with a single motif or as a repeat pattern. It's easy to extend the pattern with the stencil. Detailed instructions included with full color images to illustrate the steps. + 5 x 5" stencil + Detailed instructions  + Made of oil-board, a material sealed in linseed oil to help strengthen and waterproof the paper. + Designed by me & produced in the US in a family run-business.  WHY A PAPER STENCIL? I try hard to reduce plastic use and while a plastic stencil will last longer. That's also the problem. It will also last too long (including the waste created while making the stripes in the stencil). I've looked into recycled plastic, but that doesn't seem to be an option at this time. Metal also has a huge environmental impact and wood can be too thick for passing a drawing tool through.  Paper makes sense. It's flexible, low waste, won't snap or crack like rigid plastic stencils  & with care it can last a very long time. It can even be repaired should it get damaged. Try using a washi or paper tape.  NEED A REPLACEMENT? Reach out and I can give you a discount if you ever need to replace your current paper stencil.