Tulip Sashiko World sashiko sampler kit - Hungary "Tulips with Little birds" kit

This listing is for one sashiko kit that contains an off-white beige cloth that is pre-printed with a tulip and bird design, a sashiko needle, white hued sashiko thread and a 20 meter skein of Olympus brand sashiko thread in a #3 brown color. All items in the kit were made in Japan. The finished size of the sampler measures 13.4 inches x 13.4 inches (34 cm x 34 cm).

The pre-printed pattern washes out of the cloth with water. This is a perfect project for beginner sashiko artists. I find that these samplers are also wonderful for traveling with as they are small and do not require you to pack a large amount of supplies. The marks are also easily seen (for less than perfect lighting) and will not rub off when the cloth is folded away.

The kit contains:
1 - off-white beige colored 100% cotton cloth that is pre-printed with a wash-away tulip and poppy design. This cloth is a natural un-bleached cotton so it has some darker "spots" in it and is a beige, off-white hue.
1 - Tulip brand sashiko needle - 42.9mm long x .91mm thick, Nickel-plated steel.
1 - bundle of 100% cotton, white hued sashiko thread
1 - 20 meter skein of Olympus sashiko thread in #3 Brown hue

**Please note that the color of the cloth in the kit is now an off-white unbleached color. This means tat the white sashiko thread included in the kit does not show up very well when stitching the pattern. Due to this reason I have decided to include a skein of Olympus brand sashiko cloth in a brown #3 color**

"Hana-Fukin" translates to "kitchen towel" however this sampler can also be used to create a quilt block, small coaster/placemat or pillow.

The entire cloth measures about 27.25 inches long x 13 inches wide (69.2 cm long x 33 cm wide). The printed portion of the cloth measures about 12 inch x 12 inch (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm) in size. The printed portion can be seen in the 3rd photo. Traditionally the cloth is folded in half and the stitching is done though 2 layers of fabric.

The 100% cotton fabric is lightweight with a slightly open weave. Please refer to the photos with the crayons for the most accurate representation of the thread and cloth color. Crayola brand crayons were placed in the photo for a color comparison and are not included in the listing.

This sampler comes with an instruction sheet that is in English only.

Do NOT iron the fabric prior to removing the pre-printed pattern or the pattern may not wash out completely.

To remove markings:
Hand wash in lukewarm water with mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly.

Iron while still moist on low temperature. Place sashiko cloth face down onto folded bath towel, prior to ironing, to prevent the stitching from being flattened.

This product was made in Japan.

Find sashiko thread and notions here:
www.rochestertextile.com/search?q=sashiko

Please note that if you order a large number of thread or small items the shipping weight may be overestimated. Be assured that I always refund shipping cost overages of $1.00 or more. You may also wish to contact me so that I can set up a special order for you, which will have the accurate combined shipping costs. I do not charge handling or packaging fees.