23 Bright & Stylish Accessories to Stitch

Sashiko + Color, compiled by Boutique-Sha Editorial, is a Japanese sashiko project book that moves beyond the traditional indigo-and-white palette into a full range of thread colours. Originally published in Japan, the book brings 23 accessory projects — totes, bags, towels, and table decor — alongside 18 stitch patterns that can be applied across any of them.

The stitch patterns are the core reference here: 18 designs that work on a variety of surfaces and fabric types, each adaptable to different colour combinations. The projects demonstrate how the patterns translate into finished pieces, with photography throughout.

A natural companion to technique-focused sashiko: Mending with Sashiko covers repair applications.