This is an excellent Japanese cotton thread which is designed for Sashiko. The Sashiko thread comes in a wide variety of single colors, and also some beatiful variegated threads which will change colour whilst your'e stitching. Sashiko thread is different...

Daruma sashiko cloth is 100% cotton fabric witha grid of crosses that you use as stitch guides. Once you have finished your stitching just wash the cloth and the printed grid lines will disappear. Once finished the cloth can be...

An absolutely stunning ashiko book full of inspiration for hitomezashi projects including decorative 'hanafukin' cloths, pincushions, purses, masks and small bags. Although the text is in Japanese, the 80 pages of stunning photographs, how-to pages, diagrams and stitch charts are clear and...

Pack of 2 needles for sashiko, from Japan. Sashiko needles are different because they do not bend like an embroidery needle, so you can load lots of stitches on the needle before pulling the thread through. They also have a...

Create a stitched sampler with a traditional Hanazashi (Stitched Flowers) geometric floral design on indigo cotton and white thread. This kit is a great way to learn the Japanese art of sashiko embroidery, but equally satisfying for those with experience....

Create a stitched sampler with a traditional Stars (Daruma's 'Morning Glory') design on indigo cotton and coloured thread. This kit is a great way to learn the Japanese art of sashiko embroidery, but equally satisfying for those with experience. Kit...

Create a stitched sampler with stunning daisy design on white cotton and cerise and bright yellow thread. This kit uses hitomezashi (also called 'One-Stitch Sashiko') which is a form of sashiko stitching where the patterns are designed on a grid...

Create a stitched sampler with a traditional Seven Treasures 'Shippou Tsunagi' geometric design on indigo cotton and bright yellow thread. This kit is a great way to learn the Japanese art of sashiko embroidery, but equally satisfying for those with...

Create a stitched sampler with stunning chrysanthemum design on pale yellow cotton and variegated yellow thread. This kit uses hitomezashi (also called 'One-Stitch Sashiko') which is a form of sashiko stitching where the patterns are designed on a grid system...