Battoir - Mending + Embellishment Stick & Stitch | Approved Textiles sashiko books This yarn is so plump

This yarn is so plump and delicious

crochet hook size US E4 I9-K10-1/2 (5

Spot clean – We recommend using Soak on the end of a cotton swab

complete with written instructions and pictures of many different stitches used in embroidery

Friendly Loom (TM) a far superior product to the kit I had as a kid

Battoir - Mending + Embellishment Stick & Stitch | Approved Textiles sashiko books This yarn is so plumpBattoirs were historically used across Europe to beat rugs, pushing fibers into place and creating durable, textured surfaces. This transfer set from Approved Textiles draws inspiration from those tools, turning their geometry, rhythm, and repetition into hand stitching designs for visible mending. Each pattern strengthens fabric while reflecting the structural logic of battoir motion. The art of hand stitching, no sewing machine is required just a