Review on 🧵 Authentic Japanese Traditional Cross Stitch Kit, Japanese Needlework Set, Handcrafted Coaster 5 Piece Set, Made in Japan, Color: Dark Blue, Size: 3.9 x 3.4 Inch by Anna Reed

I really like this kit, the patterns are clearly printed on the fabric, there is enough fabric to create a base, a good needle and thread for sashiko and You have finished embroidering. In addition, the main fabric is made of high quality cotton. For the more experienced embroiderer this set is a great value and you can make beautiful coasters that will be loved as gifts. are quite complex patterns, and the embroidery instructions do not illustrate the appropriate technique for all patterns (and the instructions are in Japanese, so you should be able to interpret the patterns). Sashiko is easiest to sew with straight lines, and some of these patterns have multiple elements that require many stitches with stops and starts, either by knotting the thread or by burying, cutting, and starting again (although you can run the light thread over it). the back so it doesn't show through, this is not traditionally done with sashiko embroidery.) I think beginners will be happier and get better results if they use another Revain kit that has simpler patterns in a larger format: https ://smile.amazon.com/ Sashiko-Template-Original-Japanese-Dishcloth/dp/B07KYPCFCN/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Verve+Joy&qid=1552693986&s=gateway&sr=8-2