One for the intermediate sashiko stitchers who are looking for something a bit more absorbing and challenging than our regular range of hanafukin panels. This kit contains a pre printed sashiko panel from Olympus Thread Mfg. Co. called 'hana fukin' with literally means 'flower cloth', plus sashiko threads, a sashiko needle and easy to follow diagram instructions. It is printed in grey on white coloured narrow width traditional sarashi cloth (an easy to stitch traditional Japanese cotton cloth). Each panel is supplied in one piece with a plain area the same size attached, because they are designed to be stitched through both layers and the edges turned in to make a little cloth (as shown in the third photo), but you can stitch the printed layer separately and make them into various other items, such as bags, cushions or quilt panels. They also look great framed.

This gorgeous new panel, arranged like a bouquet, combines two different styles of sashiko - the corner areas are stitched with kugurezashi (literally 'go through' or woven sashiko, where a second thread is woven through a grid of stitches). There are four different designs in the collection and they are available as complete kits, as panels only, or as panels with a coordinated thread pack plus needle.

This listing is for the complete kit, which includes the pre printed panel, sashiko needle, instructions, and all the threads needed to complete the panel as shown in the first photo. Instructions are in Japanese, but with excellent diagrams, so you don't really need to be able to understand the text, but you can use the Google Translate phone app to 'read' them for you if you wish.
 
Sarashi cloth is quite lightweight compared with other sashiko fabrics, but is very easy to stitch, super absorbent and wears well.  It is one of the fabrics traditionally used for kimono underwear!
 
Please note, I would suggest that a little sashiko stitching or other embroidery experience is advisable before tackling one of these panels. I would rate the skill level as intermediate.
 
Finished size approx 13in (33cm) square.

Marks wash out.

Designed and made by Olympus Thread Mfg. Co. in Japan.
 
100% cotton.