Kurguri Sashi pattern is another Hitomezashi stitch.
Kurguri means ‘go through/under’ and Sashi means stitch. This pattern combines the running stitch foundation we use in Yokogushi with a woven element. Using a contrasting treat for the weave creates more depth, and since the weave is only done on the front side (unless you add it to the back as well), you have 2 patterns in one piece; Kurguri Sashi on the front and Yokogushi on the back.
To add more interest to this pattern, I used 3 colors of thread. I counted my horizontal grid and divided the area into 3 sections, alternating colors in each section from white, to black, and back to white. To complete the pattern, on the woven portion I used a variegated dyed blue thread that has accents of red.
The textile I used was dyed with Cochineal on the front side, and the backside was from the same lot of Cochineal but then overdyed with Iron.
Front of Kurguri Sashi
Back of Kurguri Sashi