Kogin is a traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery style that farmers in northern Japan once used to reinforce worn fabric and add warmth to their clothing. This book brings it up to date with dozens of simple geometric patterns and colorful step-by-step photos. Beginners learn to prepare the thread and fabric, read kogin charts, and make the basic straight stitches, then move on to 25 easy projects in bright, modern colors.
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Author: Boutique-Sha
What's Inside: Kogin basics and 25 projects, including brooches, barrettes and hair ties, pouches and coin purses, framed samplers, pincushions, ornaments, potholders, coasters, and placemats. 112 pages, softcover, about 8-1/2" x 10", published 2020
