Japanese · Free pattern

Cherry Blossom Branch kinusaiga pattern

Intermediate 11 pieces 4 fabrics ≈ 2–3 hours

A sweeping dark branch with three sakura flowers in two shades of pink. Elegant and very Japanese — beautiful in silk, but quilting cotton works too.

Print size

Prints a real-size cut map with a 1-inch check, plus the fabric map and list on page 2.

Fabrics you need

#	Suggestion	Pieces	At 8 in
1	Cream	2	about 8" × 8"
2	Sakura pink	2	about 4" × 4"
3	Dark brown	3	about 3" × 3"
4	Deep rose	4	about 2" × 2"

Maker tip: Tuck the branch before the flowers; each petal then hides the branch edge underneath it.

Print and transfer

Print the cut map at your chosen size, tape it to a foam board and score each line about 1/8" (3 mm) deep, keeping the blade upright.
Cut your fabric

Match the 4 numbered colors to your fabrics. Cut each piece about 1/4" (6 mm) larger than its shape on every side.
Tuck the 11 pieces

Start with the background and work toward the front. Press the fabric edges into the grooves with a butter knife, seam ripper or tucking tool.
Finish and frame

Trim any loose threads, tuck the outer edge around the board and set it in a shadow box or a deep frame.

First time? The full kinusaiga tutorial covers groove depth, fabric choice and common mistakes, and the supplies guide lists everything you need.