Mini Tutorial
Sashiko Quilting with the
Sashiko Stars Template


Below are the basic instructions for using my Sashiko Stars template.  Included with each template is a  complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated, spiral bound instruction manual.
With fabric on the machine, draw a grid on the fabric. For best results I recommend the Stencil Grids designed for these templates. On light fabrics I like to use the Mark Be Gone water soluble fabric marking pen.  On dark fabric I like to use Miracle Chalk in a Chalk O Liner dispenser.
Matching the drawn grid lines on the fabric and the etched grid lines of the template, place template on fabric.  To keep template from slipping I spray a small amount of temporary spray fabric adhesive on the etched side of the template.  Carefully stitch along the angled edge of the template.  Keep your fingers near the needle and keep firm, but gentle pressure on the template.
Move the "point" of the template to next vertical grid line.  Position the template on the grid lines and stitch the second row.  This will "close" the points.  You now have one long row of diamonds with only one or two starts and stops.
One row of diamonds stitched.
Stitch rows of diamonds skipping a horizontal grid line between rows.
Place the template along a vertical grid line and stitch a row of diamonds.  Make sure the point of the diamond is placed properly.
Continue to stitch vertical rows of diamonds to form the star pattern.

Here the stars are stitched on a quilt.  Notice how adding vertical lines (in the right side of the photo) changes the texture of the stars.
This time I added horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines to the stars.  What a difference a few lines can make!
This pattern is made by stitching rows of vertical diamonds and then adding horizontal lines.
By changing the position of the horizontal lines you now have a wicker or star pattern.

Never before has anyone been able to stitch Baby Blocks or a 6 Pointed Star with a longarm quilting machine!  This is an incredible pattern that is not hard to stitch.  This is my favorite! Imagine this quilting behind an applique!