{"product_id":"fabric-for-sashiko-keiko-design-pattern-19","title":"Fabric for Sashiko - Keiko Design Pattern (19) - Sashiko Practice Package Available","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eThis is a Sashiko practice Package designed for enjoyment and learning\u003c\/strong\u003e. The photo shown is a sample of the completed stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eAfter extensive discussion with Keiko Futatsuya, a Sashiko artisan in Japan, we decided in 2019 to offer a Sashiko Practice Kit featuring Keiko’s original design. The Sashiko we practice requires specific tools—namely, a unique needle, a dish-shaped round thimble, and appropriate thread. For those wishing to step into traditional Sashiko, this kit serves as an excellent introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eThis Package Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eMain indigo fabric with Keiko’s 2019 design\u003c\/strong\u003e (pattern pre-printed)\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eFabric size: approximately 15\" × 11\"\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003ePattern size: approximately 10.5\" × 7.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eKasuri-inspired printed fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e for the backing\u003cbr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e(to line and cover the reverse side of the main fabric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e1 skein of Sashiko thread\u003c\/strong\u003e | White color \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e3 Sashiko needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e1 Sashiko thimble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e1 chalk pencil\u003c\/strong\u003e (to reinforce the pattern if needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eThe default thread included is #10 Original White. If you prefer a different color, you may choose from 15 solid colors shown in the photos at the end of this product page.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eAbout Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eThis kit does \u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include written instructions. Please refer to the article below for our philosophy behind this decision:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e“Why We Do Not Include Instructions”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1589\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/upcyclestitches.com\/sashiko-instruction-learn-the-best-strategy\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/upcyclestitches.com\/sashiko-instruction-learn-the-best-strategy\/\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eInstead, a YouTube video of Atsushi stitching the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eexact same pattern and fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e is available on the Sashi.Co YouTube channel:\u003cbr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1756\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sashico\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sashico\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eWhy Our Practice Kit Does Not Include “Instructions”\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eUnlike many mass-produced Sashiko kits, our practice kit does not include a printed instruction sheet. Each Sashiko project requires its own approach, strategy, and rhythm. Providing fixed rules or rigid directions can become an obstacle to the true purpose of Sashiko—enjoyment through practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eWhen Keiko first shared the sample with me, I identified five different strategies for approaching this kit. None of these strategies are about being right or wrong; they simply reflect personal preference and feeling. General guidance and methods for discovering your own approach are introduced in our Sashiko workshops, both in-person and online. You may consider joining one either before or after working with this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eTo find your own \"Rhythm\" in Sashiko, please consider taking Atsushi's [Core \u0026amp; Essence] Sashiko Class, either In-Person or Online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eAdditional Learning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eBeyond guidance specific to this kit, fundamental Sashiko techniques are available on our YouTube channel. Due to limited capacity for individual support, we provide direct technical assistance primarily to those who have previously participated in our workshops. However, with sufficient time spent watching the videos and reading resources on our website, most stitchers can acquire the necessary basics to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eThread Color Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003ePlease refer to the images below for available thread color selections included with this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7819\/2682\/files\/WEB_Coron_Mono_All_2_aab7472e-2264-4680-bd3f-72c44ddee438.jpg?v=1765724413\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sashiko Story Store","offers":[{"title":"Regular Practice Package","offer_id":50950959563050,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Just Main Fabric (Only 1 sheet of Indigo Fabric with Pattern Pre-Printed)","offer_id":50950959595818,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7819\/2682\/files\/KeikoDesignPatternFabric191.jpg?v=1765724165","url":"https:\/\/sashikostory.com\/products\/fabric-for-sashiko-keiko-design-pattern-19","provider":"Sashiko Story Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}