Sashiko. Kind of...

I'm falling in love with Kogin embroidery.

Tried some using different materials I already have at home. Did not work well.

Second step - to buy original materials online. Not so easy. I found the fabric I need in Australia and this could be very good news but... $75 for shipment kind of putting me off. Still considering. 

However, the desire is bugging me.

So, being inspired by a fellow embroiderer, I am trying something that can be considered a combination of sashiko and kogin. It's sashiko pattern stitched by counting threads. 

I found an odd piece of 28 ct linen and linen/bamboo yarn I used for weaving towels some time ago. 

I am loving this! Although my idea of cutting corners backfired. I thought stitching over eight threads would save some time and effort - big mistake. It would be much easier to count less number of threads. Nevertheless, love every minute of the process.