My approach to stitching the traditional Seigaiha Wave design with variegated sashiko thread

  • Olympus Sashiko thread colors #93, 95, 97
  • Closeup of colors #95 & 97
  • Skipping rows
  • Stitching the curve
  • Scored edges with a hera marking tool
  • Backstitching to start and finish threads
  • Skipping rows
  • The back of the project
  • Finished edges
  • Done!

There are many variations of Seigaiha – the ubiquitous Japanese wave design that consists of overlapping arches. Turn it upside down and you have fish or dragon scales. Add an extra line or two and you have rainbows. It’s pretty versatile and adaptable. Don’t have printed ...

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added by The Ardent Thread 3 years, 5 months ago. under backstitch , how-to , olympus , sashiko , sashiko thread , seigaiha , tutorials , variegated , wave (Comments)