Olympus Sashiko Sampler, Shippo Tsunagi Pattern | White | Traditional Japanese Embroidery

Designed with embroidery enthusiasts and traditional craft learners in mind, this Olympus sashiko sampler brings authentic Japanese needlework into your creative practice. The shippo tsunagi pattern—a classic interlocking geometric design central to sashiko tradition—invites you to master fundamental stitching techniques on pre-printed bleached cotton. Whether you're discovering sashiko for the first time or expanding your embroidery skills, this sampler provides both guidance and quality materials to support your journey.

• Finished dimensions approximately 34cm long by 34cm wide, offering ample space for practicing multiple stitches
• Bleached cotton fabric with printed design—ready to embroider, not pre-tailored
• Complete with step-by-step instructions for making, ideal for beginners exploring traditional Japanese embroidery
• Shippo tsunagi pattern printed directly on fabric for clear stitch placement and alignment

This sampler is designed as a learning project, with the pattern already printed on the fabric to guide your needle work. The cotton is supplied unfinished, allowing you to customize the final presentation—frame it, incorporate it into a larger textile project, or display it as a completed hoop. Instructions included with your kit walk you through the process from start to finish.

The Olympus brand is trusted by embroiderers worldwide for quality materials and thoughtful design. Each sampler supports your creative growth, whether you're building foundational skills or deepening your practice in traditional sashiko techniques.