Olympus Sashiko Flower Cloth Sampler Kit – Lotus

This kit contains one white colored cloth that is pre-printed with a “minamo no hasu” (lotus on water) pattern, an Olympus brand sashiko needle and a bundle of sashiko threads in pink, purple, aqua and turquoise hues. The pattern washes out of the cloth with water.

An instruction sheet is included. Instructions are in English and Japanese languages and it includes a diagram showing the color in which the pattern should be stitched in.

These samplers are perfect 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.

“Hana-Fukin” translates to “kitchen towel” however this sampler can also be used to create a quilt block, small coaster/placemat or 12 inch (30.5 cm) pillow.

The entire cloth measures about 27.5 long x 13.5 wide (69.9 cm long x 34.3 cm wide). The printed portion of the cloth measures 11.75 inch x 11.75 inch (29.8 cm x 29.8 cm) in size. The printed portion of the sampler can be seen in the 6th photo. These samplers are traditionally stitches through two layers of cloth.

The sampler is printed on 100% cotton fabric that is lightweight and has a slightly open weave. This can most easily be seen in the last photo. This cloth is lovely to stitch through even when doubled up and stitched in the traditional method.

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 by Olympus