“ I’ve been wanting to try my hand at Japanese sashiko embroidery, which is so popular right now. Although traditional sashiko uses a special needle, thread and fabric, I used embroidery floss and felt to create a similar effect in this design.” —Kathleen Berlew
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
FINISHED SIZE
Pillow Size: 14 x 10
MATERIALS
• 12 x 18 rectangle medium blue wool felt*
• 12 square white wool felt*
• 3 x 11 strip blue wool felt*
• 3 x 11 strip aqua wool felt*
• Embroidery floss: blue, medium blue, light blue, pale blue*
• Embroidery needle
• Matching sewing thread
• Polyester fiberfill
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