What the book teaches
From first stitch to heirloom quilt
16 traditional patterns
From simple rows to the celebrated hemp leaf — each with its history, meaning and step-by-step stitching maps.
12 graded projects
Coasters, a drawstring pouch, boro-mended jeans, a tote, a cushion — and a sampler quilt built from your practice squares.
Every skill, step by step
Tools, thread, the traditional rocking stitch, and four transfer methods that work on dark fabric. Left-handed instructions throughout.
Free download
Three bonus patterns + printable grids
Kikkō, uroko and higaki — the patterns that didn't fit in the book — plus print-true stitching grids, free to subscribers.
The series
Honest crafts for absolute beginners
Visible Mending for Beginners · Resin Jewellery Making for Beginners · Sashiko & Slow Stitching for Beginners — every book written in the same unhurried voice: clear steps, budget-friendly kit lists, and permission to leave the wobbles in.