Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching book cover featuring traditional Japanese stitches on dark fabric with hand embroidery demonstrating sashiko supplies and needlepoint thread techniques.
Back cover of "Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching" featuring a summary of Japanese sashiko and boro sewing techniques, project instructions, and colorful fabric patch examples.
Table of contents page from the Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching showing chapters on materials, tools, stitching techniques, Sashiko designs, Boro stitching, and project ideas for needlework enthusiasts.
Page from the "Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching" explaining traditional Japanese stitching techniques with example of sashiko-style embroidery on dark blue fabric featuring geometric patterns.
Page from the Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching showing detailed instructions on selecting hand sewing needles for Sashiko and Boro, with a photo of various needle packages displayed on fabric.
Page from Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching showing various metal and leather thimbles on orange fabric and a hand wearing two leather ring thimbles, explaining their use in hand stitching.
Page from the Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching displaying advice for beginners on Boro work with patchwork fabric pieces in various cotton, wool, and rayon patterns arranged on a surface illustrating traditional stitching techniques.

Pocket Guide to Sashiko and Boro Stitching

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This handy pocket guide will help you perfectly execute these two timeless sewing techniques. Featuring overviews on the history of boro and sashiko stitching -- plus detailed sections on tools, marking tips, and a variety of simple designs -- also included are seven simple projects that contain easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography! 

PRODUCT DETAIL:
:: Pocket Guide to Sashiko & Boro Stitching by Pepper Cory
:: Booklet size: 4" x 6" (10cm x 15cm)
:: 64 pages containing full color photographs and illustrations
:: Provides an overview of sashiko and boro techniques

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