{"product_id":"9781446315361","title":"The Hokusai Sashiko Sourcebook: Over 100 patterns for sashiko embroidery inspired by the designs of Katsushika Hokusai","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of over 100 designs for sashiko patterns inspired by the designs of incredibly influential Japanese artist, Katsushika Hokusai. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokusai's designs were published in the \u003ci\u003eShingata Komon Cho\u003c\/i\u003e (which translates as \u003ci\u003eNew Forms For Design)\u003c\/i\u003e in 1824. This book had a huge influence on art and design in Japan including the development of sashiko patterns. Author, Susan Briscoe, has adapted these designs to create sashiko templates, grids and stitch instructions for over 100 patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a brief history of sashiko designs and the influence that Hokusai had on textiles and other decorative arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a large section on how to stitch sashiko designs with step-by-step instructions and lots of tips and tricks from expert stitcher, Susan Briscoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a pattern directory of over 100 sashiko patterns adapted by Susan from Hokusai’s designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe designs are all 6” squares with the option to stitch them as circles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two square grids, and an isometric grid that can be used to create the patterns rather than drawing your own grid from scratch, and there is also the option to draft the pattern yourself or trace off the designs if you prefer, with step-by-step instructions for all of these techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes full-size templates for the motif designs and instructions for how to transfer the motifs and patterns onto fabric. And, in addition to the pattern directory there are instructions for how to make a number of different projects including a quilt top, samplers and an embellished denim jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David \u0026 Charles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408012366065,"sku":"9781446315361","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446315361","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}