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Sashiko is the Japanese method of decorative stitching to create striking patterns on fabric with lines of simple running stitch. Bring a touch of the Orient to your home with 25 unique projects exploring 12 essential methods for working with sashiko. Gain inspiration from the traditional Japanese pieces which inspired the project designs and a gallery of the author's sashiko pieces. Each chapter features a taster project, ideal for beginners to try the technique, then more challenging larger pieces to perfect new skills.

$27.95

SENSATIONAL SASHIKO - Sharon Pederson

Combine two great traditions—sashiko and Japanese family crests—in beautiful quilts. Learn new techniques for making perfectly spaced stitches in wonderfully intricate patterns using machine sewing.

• Stitch 10 projects including a sampler, a wall hanging, and a table runner

• Quilt as you go; then join blocks the reversible-quilt way for stunning, stress-free results

• Gorgeous machine-stitched appliqué designs add new dimension to sashiko quilts
  
  
  This book is for machine sewing sashiko but the patterns and project would also be great for hand-stitched sashiko.
   

$21.95

A practical and creative sourcebook for anyone inspired by the elegant design of Japanese clothes, this comprehensive guide includes patterns, practical diagrams and step-by-step assembly instructions. Providing everything you need to start stitching, for beginners to more accomplished dressmakers, quilters and embroiderers, expert dressmaker and quilter Jenni Dobson guides you through the history of Japan and the kimono, providing a stunning showcase for the art that is making Japanese clothes.
 

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Mandy Southan takes the art of Shibori, in which fabric is bound, clamped or stitched before dyeing, and goes beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colors, patterns and textures. Clear step by step photographs and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes. Techniques such as steam fixing, discharging on silk, space dyeing and much more are explained in full detail.

$ 27.95

• Combine traditional Japanese, African and Indian shibori methods with contemporary techniques to create textiles that are busting with rich, intricate patterns and bold color.
   
• A range of techniques is covered - from tied and stitched to designs to ideas for wrapping, folding, clamping, pleating and binding. Simple and safe instructions for a range of dyeing techniques are also included.
   
• Practical information is accompanied by clear instructions and diagrams, aimed at quilters, embroiderers, and textile artists of all abilities.
   
• Stunning quilts and embroideries throughout demonstrate the full potential of the technique, alongside practical advice on turning your shibori textiles into beautiful quilts, hangings and textile art.

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According to tradition, students of Japanese embroidery must watch a master at work and 'steal the knowledge'. Here, Julia shares her passion for this exquisite craft, revealing her in-depth knowledge of the skills and symbolism involved. Detailed instructions reveal the intricacies of working with silk thread and silk fabric, and clear step-by-step photographs show how to create beautiful embroideries inspired by the four seasons. Previously published as Beginner's Guide to Japanese Embroidery by Julia D.  
Spiral Bound, 96 pages, 5 .75" x 8.25"

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NECKLACES BRAIDED on the Kumihimo Disk - Karen DeSousa

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Hard cover with concealed wire binding, the book measures
6 1/4" x 8 3/4", with 96 pages.

The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery showcases the art of the talented embroidery artist, Shizuka Kusano.  Kusano's canvases are kimono, obi, and tapestries on which she creates extra-ordinary compositions in brilliant color and subtle tones, with a rich contrast in texture.  Her themes are drawn from Japanese poetry, literature, and art as well as traditional seasonal-oriented motifs such as trees, flowers, birds, and streams.  Working exclusively with silk threads and fabrics, Kusano's designs achieve the sophistication for which the best Japanese art is known.

Hardcover, 112 pages, 9 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Classical elegance, loose fitting comfort, versatility, and good functional design characterize Japanese clothing. Making such clothing is surprisingly simple. Patterns consist of virtually all straight lines and the non-body-conforming shapes require no darts, buttonholes, or zippers. The author gives you step-by-step instructions for making 14 traditional garments, from the luxurious wedding robe and the classic Kimono to the informal Hanten jacket and practical field pants. Profusely illustrated.
 

The book explores the origins of the sashiko technique to strengthen clothes and make them warmer. The "Getting Started" section describes everything you need to begin stitching, including selecting suitable fabrics and threads, marking patterns on the fabric, as well as the stitching technique itself. Ten project chapters show how easy it is to use Sashiko patterns to make beautiful decorative items for the home. The Sashiko patterns are described in step-by-step detail, showing you exactly how to achieve each individual pattern with ease.  A gallery of work by contemporary Japanese textile artists provides extra inspiration and we're pleased to be listed as the US source for Sashiko supplies.