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Janette Haruguchi

Hey there! I am Janette. While living in Japan I fell in love with sashiko. The simple yet intricate design caught my eye and my heart. Sharing all I know with you on Stitches on the Run.

Sashiko Pattern Leaf

You probably already guessed it, but the leaf pattern is a rather new addition to the vast directory of sashiko stitching patterns and belongs to hitomezashi 一目刺し. The pattern looks harmless, but don't be fooled! This one takes quite a while to finish.

Sanjūbishitsunagi

Sanjūbishitsunagi

The traditional Japanese pattern sanjūbishitsunagi 三重菱繋ぎ means "three-layered rhombi connection." You can find it as a pattern in hotels all across Japan.

Sashiko Pattern Asagao

Sashiko Pattern Asagao

The traditional Japanese sashiko pattern asagao 朝顔 means "morning glory." | Sashiko Pattern

Digital Numbers

Digital numbers as a sashiko pattern?!? Quite en vogue in Japan. This hitomezashi pattern is rather easy to stitch and thus perfect for beginners.

Kawarikakushippō

Kawarikakushippō means "variation of angled seven treasures." Like many traditional patterns, kawarikakushippō is a kisshōmonyō 吉祥文様 "lucky omen pattern."

Sashiko Pattern Seigaiha

The traditional Japanese pattern seigaiha 青海波 means "waves of the blue sea." | Sashiko Pattern

Sashiko Pattern Puzzle

A modern sashiko stitching pattern that is suitable for beginners. | Sashiko Pattern