What is Sashiko?
Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewing technique that involves stitching patterns of running stitches to reinforce or decorate cloth and clothing.
The word "sashiko" literally translates to "little stabs". Four or six thin strands of 100% cotton thread are twisted together tightly to create a single strand of Sashiko thread. Sashiko thread is non-divisible, meaning that it is meant to be used as a single strand and not divided down or pulled apart like embroidery floss. Sashiko and Electric Quilt
Because of the geometric nature of these designs, they are very conducive to drawing inEasyDraw and PolyDraw.
However if the plan is to use the designs for traditional Sashiko, the EasyDraw/PolyDraw tools really don’t work well due to the double stitch lines created with adjoining patches. So I found that the best way to create Sashiko designs is as an applique motif. I will be sharing how in this tutorial. Sierpinski Triangle
Rather than remembering my High School Geometry, I typically use an online Equilateral Triangle calculator to figure out my measurements for my blocks and quilt.
Here is a link to my favorite.
Here were the measurements I used in my blocks and quilts. The only thing you need from the calculator is edge length (width) and height (height).
Just ignore the rest! Drafting the Sierpinski Triangle Quilting Motif
Drafting an Equilateral Triangle in EasyDraw
Draw a basic Equilateral Triangle in EasyDraw and color. Of course if you didn't want the two outside triangles, you could draft this this same triangle in PolyDraw instead.
Drafting Stitching for the Outside Triangles
Drafting the Sierpinski Quilt![]()
Place the EasyDraw Equilateral triangle block on Layer 1.
With the Adjust tool change the size to 64 x 55.5 and center horizontally and vertically. Color the border.
Watch the full video tutorial.
Here is the final quilt.
If you would like to get creative, consider creating a different stencil for the Sierpinski triangles. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Hint: In exporting your image, make sure to have on Outline patches and Outline blocks. Otherwise you will not see the stitching on Layer 2.
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