Kazaguruma Sashiko Pattern PDF — Pinwheel Embroidery Template

A printable, true-scale PDF template for the Kazaguruma "pinwheel" design, with clear, step-by-step instructions so you go from print to stitched piece without guesswork.

Kazaguruma means wind wheel, the familiar spinning paper pinwheel; bold tilted squares cross and spin across the cloth like a field of them. Honestly, this one isn't a documented historical design, we built it ourselves in the sashiko tradition and say so plainly.

Big, bold squares make for a satisfying, rhythmic stitch, good for a fast panel or cushion front where the scale can read from across the room.

WHAT YOU GET (instant download):

• Cover with difficulty and motif overview

• Full-page stitching template at true 1:1 scale, with a color-coded path guide

• Step-by-step marking, stitching, and finishing instructions

• Clean transfer template for water-soluble stabilizer

• US Letter AND A4 versions, reusable, print as often as you like

DETAILS:

• Skill level: Intermediate, two independent tilted-square passes that cross freely

• You'll need: cotton or linen, sashiko thread, a water-erasable marker, and a ruler

HOW IT WORKS:

• Print at 100% and check the 1-inch square

• On light fabric, trace at a bright window or lightbox; on dark fabric, use water-soluble stabilizer

For personal use only; please don't resell or redistribute. Digital download, nothing is shipped.

You'll get 2 files: one for US Letter, one for A4.

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