A new addition to the range of useful placemat size hanafukin sashiko sampler panels from Olympus, this new 'asanoha awase' (hemp leaf blend) design will be arriving in mid March 2026 and is available to order now. The other two new panels released in this set shown in the second and third images. They are the same size as the five individual pattern placement panels, so could be combined into a large set of 8 different designs.

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 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 panel needs three x 20m sashiko thread, 60m, if stitched with a single thread. Double this for doubled sashiko thread.

This listing is for 'Asanoha awase' (first photo) which means 'hemp leaf blend'.  Stitching guide included, with easy to follow diagrams.
 
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.
 
Finished size approx 11 7/8 x 17 3/4in (30 x 45cm).

Marks wash out. NB - the marks have less contrast than my pre printed sashiko panels. The fabric is indigo colour, not natural indigo, so the colour won't run.

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