{"product_id":"sashiko-cloth-two-cranes-by-hitomi-fujita-for-qh-textiles","title":"Sashiko Cloth Two Cranes by Hitomi Fujita for QH Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Cranes is a preprinted sashiko cloth by Hitomi Fujita for QH Textiles, a paired crane, or tsuru, design hand-printed in Japan on navy 100% cotton. Sashiko is Japanese hand-stitching rooted in the mending traditions of rural Edo-period Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is printed on the cloth in water-soluble ink. Stitch over the printed lines with sashiko thread, then wash the finished piece and the printing disappears, leaving only your stitching. The drafting and design transfer are already done, so the geometry comes out accurate from the first stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the preprinted cloth with English instructions. Thread, needle, and thimble are sold separately. Smartisans carries \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olympus-sashiko-thread\"\u003eOlympus sashiko thread\u003c\/a\u003e in 22-yard skeins (white is the classic pairing on navy), \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-needles\"\u003eClover sashiko needles\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-thimbles\"\u003esashiko thimbles\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane traditionally stands for longevity and good fortune, and a mated pair, faithful for life, for an enduring bond. Here the two birds wheel head to tail around the square, wings spread to the corners, their feathers layered in overlapping scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed design finishes at approximately 12 inches square, a natural fit for a pillow front, framed panel, or quilt block. The cloth itself is twice that size, leaving generous margin for finishing. The pair motif also makes this a fitting piece to stitch for a wedding or anniversary gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e QH Textiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e SC0019-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hitomi Fujita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sashiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloth Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30cm x 60cm (12in x 24in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cotton, navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-printed in Japan, water-soluble ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preprinted sashiko cloth (thread, needle, and thimble sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"QH Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155054903544,"sku":"SC0019-14","price":21.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0196\/8376\/files\/SC0019-14.jpg?v=1760477218","url":"https:\/\/smartisans.com\/products\/sashiko-cloth-two-cranes-by-hitomi-fujita-for-qh-textiles","provider":"Smartisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}