Counted Sashiko Embroidery

Counted Sashiko Embroidery teaches two beautiful sashiko styles that aren't often seen in other books: kogin and hishizashi. Japanese expert Keiko Sakamoto—who began her intensive study of kogin and hishizashi while living in the American Midwest—explains these intriguing decorative embroidery styles. 31 projects, with step-by-step photo instructions, range from a simple bookmark to advanced wall tapestries Increasing project difficulty levels satisfy both novices and experienced sashiko stitchers Photos of vintage pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, showcase the craft's origins in northern Japan  For ongoing reference and use, includes one of the most extensive libraries of traditional kogin and hishizashi pattern templates to be found anywhere (80 and 200 templates, respectively)  500 color photos and b/w patterns