If you have not heard about "Sashiko" before, do not feel bad, its not the most typical of quilt designs out there. While there is a solid following, not everyone has a Sashiko quilt.
To offer you a little bit of a background, Sashiko is a style which came from Japan decades back when cotton and fabric was still terribly pricey. With Sashiko literally translating into "little stabs" it's a style that was employed to repair tears and worn out bits of fabric and making it look nice, while avoiding having to purchase new material or make a new quilt.
It can be both a pattern and stiched image and is sometimes used for patchwork quilts, which has helped it gather strong support in some quilting circles.
While its historically done by hand, it is wholly feasible to now get specialised Sashiko sewing machines. There's a fair chance that you may not own or know someone who has one, so it could be better to hire the services of someone that does.
There are several patterns available, almost all of which feature a variety of japanese flowers. One pattern in particular which is a 'plum blossom ' already looks most of the way to a rose and with a little revision, would make a stunning rose quilt design.
If you like to begin from the start, you can always use some of the other patterns as a guideline for styles and designs for your rose themed pattern.
If you are not the sort to stitch by hand, you will find that select stores will offer a range of Sashiko designs and patterned material, ready for you to work into a quilt design.
So if you're looking for another approach to a rose quilt, rather than the same old standard design, take a look at some Sashiko designs. You might be pleasantly surprised.
To offer you a little bit of a background, Sashiko is a style which came from Japan decades back when cotton and fabric was still terribly pricey. With Sashiko literally translating into "little stabs" it's a style that was employed to repair tears and worn out bits of fabric and making it look nice, while avoiding having to purchase new material or make a new quilt.
It can be both a pattern and stiched image and is sometimes used for patchwork quilts, which has helped it gather strong support in some quilting circles.
While its historically done by hand, it is wholly feasible to now get specialised Sashiko sewing machines. There's a fair chance that you may not own or know someone who has one, so it could be better to hire the services of someone that does.
There are several patterns available, almost all of which feature a variety of japanese flowers. One pattern in particular which is a 'plum blossom ' already looks most of the way to a rose and with a little revision, would make a stunning rose quilt design.
If you like to begin from the start, you can always use some of the other patterns as a guideline for styles and designs for your rose themed pattern.
If you are not the sort to stitch by hand, you will find that select stores will offer a range of Sashiko designs and patterned material, ready for you to work into a quilt design.
So if you're looking for another approach to a rose quilt, rather than the same old standard design, take a look at some Sashiko designs. You might be pleasantly surprised.
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