The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook
Susan Briscoe
Japanese Quilting & BoroA comprehensive reference on sashiko from quilt author Susan Briscoe, covering traditional stitch pattern libraries, tools, and application to garments and quiltmaking. Organized as a pattern sourcebook rather than a single project list, making it useful for looking up specific traditional motifs. Suited to stitchers who want a broad pattern reference alongside technique instruction.
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