Contemporary Kogin-zashi: Modern Sashiko Beyond Filling in the Gaps plants or explore the graphic contrasts

or explore the graphic contrasts of classic red-and-white or blue-and-white quilts of our quilting forebears

inspiring journey

easy-to-follow instructions to help you recreate the image in minutes

Each paper-pieced 8” square block is scrap-friendly and worthy to be the centerpiece of 7 fun projects from mini quilts to hand towels and a baby bib

even magical

Contemporary Kogin-zashi: Modern Sashiko Beyond Filling in the Gaps plants or explore the graphic contrastsSimon & Schuster require an order of $125 or more mixed and matched Master the art of Kogin zashi stitching Kogin zashi is an iconic form of sashiko that stands on its own apart from Hitomezashi and Moyouzashi as both functional and breathtakingly beautiful. Based on the concept of filling in the gaps of loosely woven fabric, this Japanese mending and beautifying technique was historically a survival necessity and an act of defiance against the laws