Want to try your hand at Sashiko?

Why not use this 100% cotton fabric to get started - 1m X 1.42m Available in Navy and White - Sashiko (meaning "little stabs" or "little pierce"), is a form of functional embroidery from Japan. Traditionally, it was used to reinforce and repair garments from everyday wear and tear. This running stitch technique is now used for purely decorative purposes in quilting and embroidery.