Ultimate Sashiko Card Deck
Get started on your Sashiko journey with 52 stitches presented on easy to follow cards with everything you need to know about creating beautiful patterns from the simplest of stitches. Learn the traditional Japanese needlework technique of Sashiko with this fun and inspiring craft deck!
Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means 'little pierce' and refers to the small running stitch that is worked to build up distinctive decorative patterns, of which there are hundreds. Chosen from the patterns included in The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook, author Susan Briscoe's favourites are presented in a handy card format which can be used on their own or in conjunction with the book.
The cards are the perfect introduction to this ancient art, with a beautiful photograph sample presented along with the name of the stitch pattern and a little bit about it, including which other patterns it pairs well with or may be similar to. The cards show the finished stitch pattern as a beautiful swatch, along with a brief history of its name, and on the overleaf the instructions for how to make the pattern yourself, with a clear diagram. Among the 52 cards are nine easy to identify foundational stitch patterns that act as the starting point for sashiko. Everything you need to know to get started - from the absolute basics to the materials needed - are included in the handy 16-page booklet. Additional tips and tricks make the card deck a complete package, perfect for a novice stitcher or for a more experienced crafter looking to expand their knowledge. The cards are presented in a wafer sealed box, with a belly band, making them easy to carry around out and about, while also easy to store.
- Pages: 52
- Size: 3-3/4in x 6in
- Hardcover
Mending Arts & Sashiko Supplies
Mending is an act of care, creativity, and connection. the workroom's collection of visible mending and sashiko supplies is curated for makers who believe repair can be both functional and deeply beautiful.
Rooted in the Japanese tradition of sashiko, these tools and materials support visible mending practices that honour fabric, time, and craft. Whether you’re reinforcing well-loved garments, patching denim, or exploring decorative stitching for the first time, you’ll find supplies that invite intention and slow making.
the workroom has everything you need to dive into embroidery, from vibrant floss and fun kits to hoops, needles, and handy tools. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we've got you covered to get stitching in no time!
Why Mending Matters
Mending reconnects us to our clothing and to ourselves. It’s a sustainable practice, a creative outlet, and a gentle rebellion against disposable culture. Visible mending and sashiko invite us to slow down, notice details, and celebrate marks of wear as part of a garment’s story.
Whether you’re repairing a tear, reinforcing a favourite piece, or learning sashiko as a meditative stitching practice, the workroom has curated a collection of supplies to support your process.
