A new addition to the range of useful placemat size hanafukin sashiko sampler panels from Olympus, this new 'hanazashi' (flower stitch) design will be arriving in mid March 2026 and is available to order now. The other four panels shown in the second to fifth images are already available. 

These pre printed panels from Olympus Thread Mfg. Co. are called 'hana fukin' with literally means 'flower cloth' and these new, rectangular ones make lovely place mats. They are printed in grey on white coloured narrow width traditional sarashi cloth (an easy to stitch traditional Japanese cotton cloth). Each panel is supplied in one piece with a plain area the same size attached, because they are designed to be stitched through both layers and the edges turned in to make a little cloth, but you can stitch the printed layer separately and add a layer of Thermolam heat resistant wadding later, if you wish.

This listing is for 'Hanazashi' (first photo) meaning 'flower stitch'.  Stitching guide included, with easy to follow diagrams.

This design needs two 20m skeins, approx. 40m of thread.
 
Sarashi cloth is quite lightweight compared with other sashiko fabrics, but is very easy to stitch, super absorbent and wears well.  It is one of the fabrics traditionally used for kimono underwear!

Also available in indigo blue colour (not natural, so it won't run).
 
Finished size approx 11 7/8 x 17 3/4in (30 x 45cm).

Marks wash out. 

Designed and made by Olympus Thread Mfg. Co.in Japan.
 
100% cotton.