Counted Sashiko Embroidery is a complete introduction to stitching two traditional sashiko styles: kogin and hishizashi. Japanese expert Keiko Sakamoto explains these intriguing decorative reinforcement stitching styles and their origins in the harsh climate of northern Japan. Gorgeous photos of historic pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, inspire you to create the amazing designs that are possible with sashiko. The book includes 31 step-by-step projects, beautifully illustrated, with difficulty levels for both novices and veteran sashiko stitchers.