Sashiko(刺し子,Sashiko? literally "little stabs") is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching (or functional embroidery) from Japan. Traditionally used to reinforce points of wear, or to repair worn places or tears with patches, this running-stitch technique is often used for purely decorative purposes in quilting and embroidery. The white cotton thread on the traditional indigo blue cloth gives sashiko its distinctive appearance, though decorative items somtimes use red thread. It has been suggested that seam allowance be merged into this article or section. ... In everyday language, a stitch in the context of embroidery or hand-sewing is defined as the movement of the embroidery needle from the backside of the fabric to the front side and back to the back side. ... Quilting is a sewing method done either by hand, sewing machine or Longarm quilting system. ... Indigo (or spectral indigo) is the color on the spectrum between 440 and 420 nanometres in wavelength, placing it between blue and violet. ...
The oldest surviving item of sashiko-stitched clothing is from the Asuka period and is a Buddhist priest's robe. It was donated to a temple in 756. The following text needs to be harmonized with text in the article History of Japan#Yamato period. ...
Many Sashiko patterns were derived from Chinese designs, but just as many were developed by the Japanese themselves. The artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) published the book New Forms for Design in 1824, and these designs have inspired many Sashiko patterns. The Great Wave at Kanagawa (from a Series of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji) by Katsushika Hokusai. ...
195.58.1.155 07:33, 23 March 2007 (UTC)==Patterns==
Quilting is a method of sewing two layers of cloth with a layer of insulating batting in between.
Quilting can also be used as a form of elaborate decoration, where the stitchery creates complex designs and patterns, with or without the use of colour.
Quilting is often combined with embroidery, patchwork, applique and other forms of needlework to create patchwork quilts[?].
Sashiko is a very old form of hand sewing using a simple running stitch sewn in repeating or interlocking patterns through one or more layers of fabric.
Sashiko thread can be purchased through most quilting stores or specialty dealers.
Sashiko patterns may also be combined to create more complicated patterns.
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