Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching Sampler - Fish (1093)

Fishy Fast & Fun

These samplers are fun to stitch, you can really get in the zone and let go, and it's satisfying to play with colors and different types of thread, including perle 8. My dad works on salmon and steelhead conservation and I knew I wanted to make this for his 80th birthday. I stitched it in the colors of the local redband trout. I'd like to do more to finish the edges, but he was really into this b'day gift, and it was a great beginner project for me.

Soothing stitching

I enjoy doing these sashiko samplers, both as easily portable on-the-go time fillers and in the evening to wind down from a busy day. I look forward to using the variegated blue thread on this one!