Horned Tortoiseshell Sashiko Template

Horned Tortoiseshell Sashiko Template will give you the confidence to draw the Horned Tortoiseshell (or ‘Tsuno Kikko’) sashiko pattern with accuracy and ease.

This stencil will allow you to mark the perfect stitch length for horned tortoiseshell onto fabric—simply mark your fabric with a bohin pencil or fine point chalk pencil in the spaces provided. You’ll never again need to guess the number of stitches required for the best outcome.

Horned Tortoiseshell Sashiko Template is available in the following sizes

• 4½” square (11.45cm²)
• 8½” square (21.6cm²)

The template is thick enough to use as a ruler, allowing you to cut perfectly square sashiko blocks. It’s so easy to get creative and draw any number of tsuno kikko pattern variations—create your own design unique to you.  If you need to refresh the design, just place your stencil back over the fabric and re-do.

Measurement markers are displayed on the template so you can enlarge the pattern to suit your project.

These sashiko templates may be used in tandem with Niche Rulers.