Sashiko Sampler, Olympus Arare-Kikkou - Bleached Cotton | Water-Soluble Ink | 34Cm Square

Designed with meditative stitchers and lovers of thoughtful handwork in mind, this sashiko sampler brings a calm, guided rhythm to your sewing time. This geometric hana-fukin features the Arare-Kikkou pattern, with a pre-printed layout that supports steady, satisfying stitching. The bleached cotton and water-soluble ink make it easy to begin while the clear diagram guide helps the design feel approachable as you work. Inspired by a hexagon motif cloth, it offers a beautiful way to explore a hailstone hexagon pattern rooted in longevity symbol and nature strength themes.

• Approximately 34cm long x 34cm wide when finished
• Bleached cotton cloth with the design printed on the fabric
• Pre-printed pattern in water-soluble ink for guided stitching
• Includes instructions for making and a clear diagram guide
• The guideline is written in Japanese, but it is easy to understand thanks to the diagram

This piece is designed for anyone who wants a calm, focused project that can be picked up one stitch at a time. Because the pattern is already printed on the fabric, you can move directly into the rhythm of meditation stitching without having to transfer a design first. The finished 34cm square size makes it a satisfying project for display, gifting, or simply enjoying as part of your handwork practice.

The Arare-Kikkou motif, also described as a hailstone hexagon, offers a pleasing sense of structure as the lines repeat across the cloth. Its interlocking geometry is part of what gives the sampler such a grounded, balanced feel. As each section takes shape, the design becomes a quiet expression of endurance and order, making it especially appealing for makers drawn to symbolic patterns and slow, precise stitching.

A few helpful notes before you start: the design is printed on the fabric, and it is not pre-tailored. The included instructions are in Japanese, but the clear diagram makes the guidance easy to follow. If you enjoy working with preprinted pattern layouts and want a project that feels both decorative and restorative, this cloth is a lovely choice.

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