The Complete Ecosystem for the Art of Kinusaiga

create with your hands.
slow down with your heart.

Not another kit gathering dust in a drawer. Not a craft that demands a class.

A complete world of ready-to-use templates, color palettes and guided books, turning a free afternoon into a piece of Japanese textile art made entirely by hand — even if you've never threaded a needle in your life.

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Kinusaiga Maker’s Collection Everything You Need to Plan, Create & Frame Beautiful Fabric Art

€29,99
€59,99

100+ Templates — across 7 thematic categories: Coastal & Nautical, Geometric, Landscapes & Sky, Grandmacore, Animals & Wildlife, Botanical & Floral, Nursery & Kids

3 Print Formats: A4, US Letter, Square, no resizing needed

100+ Reference Cards: see the finished piece before you start

8 Color Palettes: a color reference for every template category

3 Complete Guides: from absolute beginner to refined technique

Book 1- Kinusaiga Handbook: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Book 2- Kinusaiga Textile Guide: Fabric, Color & Texture

Book 3- Craft & Refine: Techniques, Tips & Troubleshooting

Lifetime Access — download once, use forever

🎁 Bonus: Material & Tools Checklist

🎁 Bonus: 10 Seasonal Patterns

the 4-step method, built for absolute beginners

1. master the psychology of the ask

100+ designs, 3 print formats

step 1 — pick your template & get started

Learn why salary talks feel hard and how to stay clear under pressure

Browse a library built for every mood and every wall: landscapes, florals, minimalist lines, seasonal pieces. Pick the one that speaks to you, there's no wrong choice here, only the one you'll enjoy making. Then it's simple: print your template, mount it onto a foam board, cut along the grooves, and tuck in your fabric pieces one by one. No sewing, no needle, just your hands.
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Stop guessing your value and walk in with numbers you can defend

Know Your Worth helps you turn “I think I deserve more” into a clear, data-backed case.

You learn how to research your market value, define your target and walk-away numbers, evaluate total compensation and build proof around your results before the conversation starts.

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Prologue: The Art of the Ask

 

Introduction: The Cost of Silence

• The $1 Million Mistake
• Why We Hate Negotiating
• The Employer's Perspective
• How to Use This Guide

 

Chapter 1: The Salary Mindset Shift

• From Conflict to Collaboration
• The Power of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement)
• Separating Emotion from Data
• The "Walk Away" Point
• Negotiating While Female, Young, or Underrepresented: Overcoming the Invisible Barriers

 

Chapter 2: Decoding Total Compensation (TC)

• Beyond the Base Salary
• Bonuses and Variable Pay
• Equity and Stock Options
• The Hidden Value of Benefits
• Lifestyle Perks

 

Chapter 3: How to Research Your True Market Value

• The Flaws of Public Salary Data
• The Tiered Research Method
• The "Informational Interview" Hack
• Adjusting for Variables

 

Chapter 4: Building Your "Brag Document"

• What Is a Brag Document?
• Quantifying the Unquantifiable
• The STAR Method for Salary
• Aligning with Company Goals

 

Chapter 5: Setting Your Target Numbers

• The Three-Tier Framework
• The Psychology of Anchoring
• Exact Numbers vs. Ranges
• Preparing Your "Why"

 

Chapter 6: The Silent Negotiation — Body Language and Non-Verbal Cues

• Your Body Language: Projecting Confidence
• The Strategic Use of Silence
• Reading the Employer's Non-Verbal Cues
• Negotiating on Video Calls
• The Do's and Don'ts of Non-Verbal Negotiation

 

Chapter 7: The Negotiation Aftermath — What to Do After You Win

• The Negotiation Hangover
• Managing the Dynamic with Your New Manager
• Using Today's Negotiation to Prepare Tomorrow's
• When the Negotiation Fails: Exiting with Dignity and Strategy
• The Long Game: Building Negotiating Power Over a Career

 

Conclusion: Ready for the Arena

• The Pre-Negotiation Checklist
• What's Next

 

Appendix A: Real-World Negotiation Scenarios

• Scenario 1: The Recent Graduate (First Job)
• Scenario 2: The Mid-Career Professional (Raise Request)
• Scenario 3: The Career Changer (Lateral Move with New Offer)

 

Appendix B: Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Mistake 1: Accepting the Offer on the Spot
• Mistake 2: Lying About a Competing Offer
• Mistake 3: Negotiating Against Yourself
• Mistake 4: Making It Personal or Emotional
• Mistake 5: Accepting the First "No" as Final

 

Appendix C: Salary Negotiation Vocabulary Glossary

Check the reference card & color palette

step 2 — get inspired before you start

Optional inspiration, whenever you want it. Every template comes with a reference card showing the finished artwork. Want extra direction? Each theme also has its own color palette you can use as a starting point, a helpful reference, never a rule. Follow it exactly, mix it with your own fabric stash, or ignore it completely. The choice is entirely yours.
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3. execute the conversation step by step

Tuck the fabric, no needle required

step 3 — create, one piece at a time

Lay the template down, cut your fabric along the guided lines, and tuck each piece into place using the technique explained in your Handbook. 

There's no stitching, no machine, no fixing a mistake you can't undo — just layer after layer, at your own pace, until the picture comes together in front of you.
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Stop guessing your value and walk in with numbers you can defend

Know Your Worth helps you turn “I think I deserve more” into a clear, data-backed case.

You learn how to research your market value, define your target and walk-away numbers, evaluate total compensation and build proof around your results before the conversation starts.

View Full Chapter List

Prologue: The Art of the Ask

 

Introduction: The Cost of Silence

• The $1 Million Mistake
• Why We Hate Negotiating
• The Employer's Perspective
• How to Use This Guide

 

Chapter 1: The Salary Mindset Shift

• From Conflict to Collaboration
• The Power of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement)
• Separating Emotion from Data
• The "Walk Away" Point
• Negotiating While Female, Young, or Underrepresented: Overcoming the Invisible Barriers

 

Chapter 2: Decoding Total Compensation (TC)

• Beyond the Base Salary
• Bonuses and Variable Pay
• Equity and Stock Options
• The Hidden Value of Benefits
• Lifestyle Perks

 

Chapter 3: How to Research Your True Market Value

• The Flaws of Public Salary Data
• The Tiered Research Method
• The "Informational Interview" Hack
• Adjusting for Variables

 

Chapter 4: Building Your "Brag Document"

• What Is a Brag Document?
• Quantifying the Unquantifiable
• The STAR Method for Salary
• Aligning with Company Goals

 

Chapter 5: Setting Your Target Numbers

• The Three-Tier Framework
• The Psychology of Anchoring
• Exact Numbers vs. Ranges
• Preparing Your "Why"

 

Chapter 6: The Silent Negotiation — Body Language and Non-Verbal Cues

• Your Body Language: Projecting Confidence
• The Strategic Use of Silence
• Reading the Employer's Non-Verbal Cues
• Negotiating on Video Calls
• The Do's and Don'ts of Non-Verbal Negotiation

 

Chapter 7: The Negotiation Aftermath — What to Do After You Win

• The Negotiation Hangover
• Managing the Dynamic with Your New Manager
• Using Today's Negotiation to Prepare Tomorrow's
• When the Negotiation Fails: Exiting with Dignity and Strategy
• The Long Game: Building Negotiating Power Over a Career

 

Conclusion: Ready for the Arena

• The Pre-Negotiation Checklist
• What's Next

 

Appendix A: Real-World Negotiation Scenarios

• Scenario 1: The Recent Graduate (First Job)
• Scenario 2: The Mid-Career Professional (Raise Request)
• Scenario 3: The Career Changer (Lateral Move with New Offer)

 

Appendix B: Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Mistake 1: Accepting the Offer on the Spot
• Mistake 2: Lying About a Competing Offer
• Mistake 3: Negotiating Against Yourself
• Mistake 4: Making It Personal or Emotional
• Mistake 5: Accepting the First "No" as Final

 

Appendix C: Salary Negotiation Vocabulary Glossary

Ready to display or gift

step 4 — enjoy the result

Ready to display or gift.

What you're left with isn't a half-finished craft project. It's a complete piece of textile art, ready to be framed on your wall, gifted to someone who'll love it, or simply admired as proof of what your hands just made.

Get the Complete Kinu Studio Collection

Not Just Templates. A Real Path Forward

the kinu studio library: 3 guides, one complete journey

Most template sellers hand you a PDF and wish you luck. We believe learning a craft deserves a path, not a single isolated file.

That's why every collection includes three complete guides and 8 thematic color palettes, designed to walk you from your very first cut to true mastery of technique and color.

Book 1 - Kinusaiga Handbook: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Learn the basics without fear of getting it wrong.

Your first guide covers the fundamentals: the tools you need, the core "tuck" technique, how to read a template, and how to avoid the three most common beginner mistakes. Zero experience required, zero frustration.

Book 2 - Kinusaiga Textile Guide: Fabric, Color & Texture

Once you've mastered the technique, materials make all the difference. This guide teaches you to pair colors, textures and fabric types, and puts our 8 thematic color palettes directly into practice, so choosing fabric becomes a guided decision, not a guess.

 

Book 3 - Craft & Refine: Techniques, Tips & Troubleshooting

The final guide is for those ready to level up: finishing edges cleanly, handling more complex shapes, solving the most common technical issues, and achieving the polished finish that separates an amateur piece from a truly refined one.

On top of everything in the core collection, every purchase includes these extras — no separate cost, no fine print.

two bonuses, one more reason to start today

1. master the psychology of the ask

🎁 bonus 1 – materials & tools checklist

Learn why salary talks feel hard and how to stay clear under pressure

Everything you need to get started with your fabric art journey. No more guessing which fabric works, which knife to use, or what base to mount your piece on. This checklist walks you through every tool and material, so your first attempt starts on the right foot, not with a trip back to the store halfway through.

1. master the psychology of the ask

🎁 bonus 2 – 10 seasonal pattern

Learn why salary talks feel hard and how to stay clear under pressure

Fresh designs for every time of year Ten extra templates designed around the seasons, from Christmas and Halloween to spring florals and autumn leaves. A rotating collection to keep your creativity going all year long.

Unlock the Complete  Kinu Studio Collection

Kinusaiga Maker’s Collection Everything You Need to Plan, Create & Frame Beautiful Fabric Art

€29,99
€59,99

100+ Templates — across 7 thematic categories: Coastal & Nautical, Geometric, Landscapes & Sky, Grandmacore, Animals & Wildlife, Botanical & Floral, Nursery & Kids

3 Print Formats — A4, US Letter, Square, no resizing needed

100+ Reference Cards — see the finished piece before you start

8 Color Palettes — a color reference for every template category

3 Complete Guides — from absolute beginner to refined technique

Book 1- Kinusaiga Handbook: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Book 2- Kinusaiga Textile Guide: Fabric, Color & Texture

Book 3- Craft & Refine: Techniques, Tips & Troubleshooting

Lifetime Access — download once, use forever

🎁 Bonus: Material & Tools Checklist

🎁 Bonus: 10 Seasonal Patterns
€29,99
€59,99

what our customers are saying

Real stories from professionals who negotiated better, from first time negotiators to veterans who thought they already knew the rules

"I Never Thought I'd Finish Anything"

"I've started three cross-stitch kits in my life and finished zero. With this, I picked a template, followed the guide, and had a finished piece framed on my wall by Sunday evening. No needle, no giving up halfway through."

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Claire B. — first-time crafter

"The Reference Cards Made All the Difference"

"I always got stuck guessing what the fabric was supposed to look like at each step. Having the real finished photo next to the template meant I never second-guessed myself. It just worked."

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Marta S. — home décor enthusiast

"I Bought It for Me, Now It's a Gift"

"I started making one for my own living room. Three pieces later, I've got two more framed and ready to give as birthday gifts. The textile guide alone changed how I think about color pairing."

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Elena R. — gifting for the holidays

we're raise mastery

we're kinu studio

Kinu Studio started with a simple frustration: the art of kinusaiga is beautiful, meditative, and genuinely achievable,no needle, no machine, no years of practice. But finding the right templates meant piecing things together from scattered sellers, guessing which fabrics would work, and hoping the instructions were actually beginner-friendly. We built the resource we wished existed: a complete library of templates, real color direction for every design, and guides that actually teach the technique, not just a single file and good luck. 100+ templates. 3 formats. 8 color palettes. 3 complete guides. One collection, built to take you from your first cut to a wall full of finished pieces.

frequently asked questions

Do I need any sewing experience?

No. Kinusaiga uses a no-sew technique called "tucking", you fold and tuck fabric into grooves rather than stitching. The Handbook walks you through every step from scratch, so complete beginners can finish their first piece the same day.

What do I actually need to get started?

A printer, fabric scraps, a craft knife, scissors, and a foam or cardboard base to mount your template on.

Which print format should I choose?

Every template is included in A4, US Letter and Square, so you can pick whichever matches your printer paper and the frame you already own, no resizing or cropping needed.

How do the color palettes work?

Each template's theme (coastal, botanical, seasonal, grandmacore, and more) comes with its own dedicated color palette, so you can choose fabrics with confidence instead of guessing what will look right together.

How is this product delivered?

Instant digital download in PDF and PNG format, viewable on any device. You can start creating within the next 10 minutes. If you need help with access or delivery, contact us at info@kinustudiostore.com.

Do I need special software to use the templates?

No. Templates and reference cards are provided as ready-to-print PDFs and high-resolution PNGsno design software or account required. Just download, print (or view on screen for reference), and start.

Is this a subscription or a one-time purchase?

One time purchase. You pay once and get lifetime access to all products. No recurring charges.