Famous sashiko techniques include "koginzashi" (an old needlework technology) in the Tsugaru region, "hishizashi" (diamond sashiko) in the Nanbu region (Aomori prefecture), and "Shonai sashiko" in the Shonai region.
有名な刺し子技法には津軽地方の『こぎん刺し』、南部地方(青森県)の『菱刺し』、庄内地方の『庄内刺し子』がある。