• sample stitching
  • sample stitching
  • sample stitching

Design and Customize Your Own Kogin-zashi Motifs

Master designing kogin-zashi motifs by hand! Learn the basics of modoko, the main patterns that form kogin-zashi motifs, and how to create your own design. The possibilities are endless with kogin-zashi motifs and you’ll discover how to put your creative spin on the art form. This course will teach you how to create beautifully simple repeating, interlocking, and continuous patterns in this fun, creative workshop with Jason Bowlsby & Shannon Roudhán. Your expert instructors, Jason & Shannon will walk you through counting, placing, and arranging modoko—kogin motifs—with just a pencil and some graph paper.

In this beginner-friendly course, you will start by understanding how modoko patterns work and fit in with kogin-zashi needwork. Then, you’ll discover how to easily swap motifs and use existing ones to build your own breathtakingly ornate patterns. Next, Jason & Shannon will discuss how to arrange modoko and even how to create your own. Order a special kit that includes patterns, thread, a needle, a thimble, and practice fabric so you can easily follow along in the workshop.  

BY THE END OF THIS CLASS, YOU’LL LEARN

  • Learn how to hand draw Modoko motifs using graph paper

  • Discover how to swap and switch out motifs based on size and count

  • Step-by-step instructions on arranging Modoko on chosen fabric size

  • Gain skills to tile and build repeated patterns

  • Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Optional Supply Kit

For class, you'll just need graph paper and a pencil. We know you'll want to start practicing your new motifs right away so why not pick up this optional kit?

The kit includes patterns, thread, needle, thimble, and practice fabric. 

Modoko Madness

Learn to hand draw modoko patterns in an interactive and fun workshop. Jason & Shannon will walk you through counting, placing, and arranging modoko—kogin motifs—with just a pencil and some graph paper