Hana Fukin Sashiko Sampler (White) Design:1033 Cherry Blossom using a limited variety of

using a limited variety of common embroidery stitches

but one made into a sort of mat to be layed flat or rolled

referred to as a band sampler

and often whimsical

Hana Fukin Sashiko Sampler (White) Design:1033 Cherry Blossom using a limited variety ofHana fukin ( literally kitchen cloth or flower cloth ) are practical and decorative sashiko embroidered fabric found in Japanese households. Olympus Hana Fukin sashiko samplers to stitch. The designs are printed on cotton fabric with a water dissolvable ink which means once you have followed the pattern, you simply wash it and the instructions disappear. They are such a fun and satisfying projects to make. Similar to linen, after repeated use, the