This is a design that imitates Japanese Sashiko embroideries, which actually aren't 'embroideries' as in 'just decorative', but a way of mending and recycling torn clothes.
The background of the design imitates yarn-dyed indigo fabric, with the typical, slightly irregular, greenish-blue weave.

I have created an entire collection of Sashiko designs, including a 'plain' Indigo design (without the mock embroidery).
In case you would like to order swatches of those designs, the Sashiko design sampler is a very good alternative to 'regular' swatches - it has all my Sashiko designs on one yard of fabric - that design is also available printed on many other products on Cafepress as well as on Zazzle!

If you would like to order this or any of the other designs in my store at a different scale or in different colors, please don't hesitate to send me a message - that's all it takes to make that happen at no additional costs.

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