The go-to reference for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike of the most useful Sashiko embroidery stitches! Essential Sashiko provides full-size templates and patterns for 92 beautiful sashiko stitches -- all the patterns you are likely to need for any project you wish to undertake. It provides detailed lessons on how to form the stitches and how to use the accompanying templates to create your patterns. Instructions for 11 easy projects are included so you can try out these lovely stitches for yourself! For quilting, mending, and the sheer joy of needlecraft, Essential Sashiko is the perfect choice for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. 日本の生活の知恵から生まれた伝統手芸「刺し子」の文様を掲載し、小物の作り方も紹介します。文様は直線文様・曲線文様・一目刺しの3つに分類され、伝統的なものからアレンジされたものまで全部で92種類掲載しています。布巾や巾着、ポーチにブックカバーなどのシンプルな小物の作り方も詳細な解説と型紙つきで収録しており、初心者の方にも取り組みやすくなっています。