Janome Kimberly Einmo's Sashiko-Inspired Design Kit

The Janome Kimberly Einmo Sashiko-Inspired Design Kit brings the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching into your modern embroidery workflow. Created in collaboration with Janome National Spokesperson Kimberly Einmo and digitizer Katie Bartz, this comprehensive kit includes 40 embroidery designs inspired by classic Sashiko motifs and traditional quilt blocks, plus all the thread, needles, and stabilizer you need to get started. Whether you use the designs in-the-hoop on your embroidery machine or as printable templates for sewing machine stitching, this kit offers a fresh, contemporary take on big-stitch embellishment and mending techniques.

Key Features

• Includes 40 Sashiko-inspired embroidery designs available in .JEF, .DST, .EXP, .PES, .VIP, and .VP3 file formats for use with most embroidery machines
• Designs can be used as in-the-hoop embroidery files or as printable templates for sewing machine stitching
• Created by Janome National Spokesperson Kimberly Einmo in collaboration with digitizer Katie Bartz
• Features traditional Japanese Sashiko motifs combined with classic quilt blocks for a modern, sophisticated aesthetic
• Complete kit includes 12 spools of 60-weight cotton thread, 4 spools of Sulky invisible monofilament thread, titanium and red-tip needles, and OESD stabilizer
• Designs are suitable for mending, embellishing garments, quilting projects, and home décor
• Printable templates allow you to use the designs on any sewing machine, not just embroidery machines
• Multi-format file compatibility ensures the designs work with Janome, Brother, Bernina, Babylock, Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, and other embroidery machine brands

Kit Contents

This kit is ideal for embroiderers and sewists who appreciate the beauty of traditional Sashiko stitching but want the efficiency and versatility of modern machine techniques, making it perfect for garment mending, quilting, and creative embellishment projects. Janome backs this machine with a 25-year mechanical warranty, 2-year electrical warranty, and free parts and labor during the first year. OSP Machines is an authorized Janome dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What embroidery file formats are included in this kit?

The kit includes all 40 designs in six embroidery file formats: .JEF (Janome), .DST (Tajima), .EXP (Melco), .PES (Brother), .VIP (Pfaff/Husqvarna Viking), and .VP3 (Husqvarna Viking). This multi-format compatibility means the designs work with most major embroidery machine brands.

Can I use these designs if I don't have an embroidery machine?

Yes! The kit includes printable templates for all 40 designs, allowing you to use them as guides for stitching with your regular sewing machine. This makes the kit versatile for both embroidery machine users and traditional sewists who want to achieve the Sashiko look.

What's included in the kit besides the embroidery designs?

The complete kit includes 12 spools of 60-weight cotton thread, 4 spools of Sulky invisible monofilament thread (440 yards each), an assortment of titanium needles in sizes 75-90, 5 red tip needles, and a 20-inch by 10-yard roll of OESD Ultra Clean and Tear tearaway stabilizer—everything you need to start stitching right away.

What skill level is this kit appropriate for?

This kit is suitable for beginner to intermediate embroiderers and sewists. The designs are straightforward to use, and the included materials make it easy to get started. Whether you're new to Sashiko-style stitching or experienced with embroidery, the kit offers plenty of creative possibilities.

What types of projects can I create with these Sashiko designs?

These designs are perfect for visible mending and garment embellishment, modern quilting projects, home décor items like pillows and table linens, and textile art. The traditional Japanese motifs combined with quilt block patterns give a contemporary, sophisticated look to any project.