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BOOKS TO INSPIRE YOUR
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ASIAN - Japanese Quilting & Craft Books

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JAPANESE QUILT INSPIRATIONS - Susan Briscoe
I know you're
going to love Susan Briscoe's new book, Japanese Quilt Inspirations.
This books is a practical guide to combining Japanese fabrics and
traditional Oriental style with fast, super-easy techniques. Each of the ten
quilts is made up in two different colorways for maximum inspiration, and
shown both as hand and machine quilted designs. The book is packed
with projects for quilts, wall hanging, pillows and bags. Several of
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$26.95
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JAPANESE TAUPE
QUILTS - Susan Briscoe
With their
beautiful, soft sepia color range, contemporary Japanese quilts stand out
for their sophisticated reinvention of patchwork and appliqué blocks. In
Japanese Taupe Quilts, acclaimed textile artist Susan Briscoe offers a
wealth of tips, techniques, and ideas for both the beginner and the
experienced quilter. Hardcover. 128 pages. |
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JAPANESE QUILT
BLOCKS TO MIX AND MATCH - Susan Briscoe
The possibilities are endless with this invaluable quilter's resource and
inspiration, offering over 125 patchwork, appliqué and Sashiko designs.
Modern Japanese quilting blends Eastern and Western techniques to create
quilts of extraordinary style and beauty. Hardcover
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Tropical Splendor in Sashiko and Appliqué.
Hand-stitch 6 vivid quilts inspired by tropical flora and fauna. Learn the
secrets of successful Sashiko and appliqué. Options for both turn-under and
fusible appliqué. Create designs from your own photos. These glowing
quilts bring together two of quilting's best-loved traditions: Japanese
Sashiko and colorful appliqué. A large quilt gallery will inspire you to
design your own Sashiko/appliqué creations.
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$24.99
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EASY
JAPANESE QUILT STYLE - Julia Davis & Anne
Muxworthy
This is the perfect
book for quilters of all abilities who want to evoke the simplicity of
traditional Japanese décor in their homes. With 10 quick-to-stitch piecing
and appliqué projects ranging from bags to wall hangings, and even Japanese
dolls, anyone who loves
beautiful Japanese fabrics will have plenty of excuses to indulge.
Easy-to-follow step instructions and diagrams offer clever ways to use
panels and large-scale patterns to best effect, with several variations and
helpful advice on fabric choice throughout. |
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MOON DANCE -
Designer:
Something Sew Fine / Cary
Flanagan An exciting
new book of quilt patterns featuring "Moon" blocks! Quilt artist Cary
Flanagan will take you on an insightful journey behind the creative
process of quilt design in this beautiful and inspiring book. Using her
pattern
Moon Glow
as a starting point, the result is 12 wonderful patterns
that you can use to create your own masterpieces.
The book contains detailed instructions and features a variety of fabric
themes. It is a must have for any quilter who loves a creative
challenge and large scale panels! It also contains details on making a
design wall, fabric selections, teacher tips and more . Also included
are a gallery of quilts made using her designs. If you have a
special large print fabric that you haven't had the nerve to cut up,
this book of patterns might be exactly what you have been waiting for!
Skill Level: Confident Beginner. Requires good rotary cutting and
piecing skills.
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$ 22.95
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FANTASTIC FABRIC FOLDING -
Rebecca Wat
Add
spice to your quilts with a wonderful mix of traditional quilt patterns and
origami techniques! Rebecca’s easy fabric folding techniques create
beautiful 3-dimensional effects. These versatile motifs can also be applied
to home decor, gift wrapping, and clothing. The possibilities are limitless,
and the results are gorgeous.
• A bonanza of 22 delightful projects for quilts, vests, and pillows.
• Most designs are fashioned from a single piece of fabric, making them
quick and easy to complete.
• Template patterns and detailed photographs accompany step-by-step folding
instructions for each design.
• 8 designs including stars, diamonds, inside-out flowers, folded roses,
twirled roses, pinwheels, polygon flowers, and kimonos.
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ASIAN ELEGANCE - Quilting with Japanese
Fabrics -
Kitty Pippen & Sylvia Pippen
Got a passion for
exotic fabrics? Feature the fabrics of Japan, Polynesia, and Hawaii in
your next quilt! This talented mother-daughter team shares their love of
unusual fabrics in one-of-a-kind designs.
- Learn the best ways to use beautiful, bold fabrics in nine
step-by-step projects.
- Break the traditional rules of design by playing with asymmetry,
space, and movement.
- Get creative by combining several fabric styles, from
elegant kimono silks .
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QUILTING WITH JAPANESE FABRICS -
Kitty Pippen
Japanese-inspired textiles and fabrics are now more popular than ever.
Award-winning quilt maker Kitty Pippen shares her expertise and enthusiasm
for Japanese textiles with eight exquisite quilt designs and 40 glorious
photos of quilts that showcase the beauty of these fine fabrics.
- Contains gorgeous patterns for quilters of all skill levels, from
simple linked shapes and mosaics to Japanese octagonal designs and Crazy
patchwork.
- Get a comprehensive introduction to Japanese textiles, such as
Indigo, Kasuri, Yukata, Shibori, and Aizome.
- A special section on Sashiko quilting will add incredible
richness to any pieced quilt.
- Includes special adaptations for common quilting techniques, such
as machine piecing, paper piecing, and appliqué.
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KAKE-JIKU - Kumiko Sudo
This dazzling collection of 14 original Kumiko Sudo
designs is inspired by traditional Japanese Kake-Jiku, hand-painted
scrolls that hand in entry ways and alcoves to celebrate the seasons,
offering good fortune to the household.
Celebrated fiber
artist ings serve as a charming complement to this gorgeous
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$27.95
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KOKORO NO TE - Handmade
Treasures from the Heart - Kumiko Sudo
Kokoro no Te, translated into English as "handmade from the heart," is the
philosophy behind this enchanting collection of small, high-fashion craft
projects that have a distinctive Japanese flair. Featuring purses, pins,
sewing accoutrements, and the author's amazing temari balls, the 30
original hand-sewn designs combine surprisingly simple techniques with
exquisite colors and fabrics, allowing sewers to create lavish objects
d'art easily and inexpensively. A delightful and original array of fashion
pins, brooches, purses, and keepsake pouches creatively combine silks,
cottons, and soft felts with delicate beading and embroidery. A pattern
for a doll-sized kimono is included along with designs for pin cushions,
thimbles, and a needle cache. The sensational color photographs and line
drawings show multiple points of view for each project and show precisely
how each artful, stylish, and charming piece comes together.
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OMIYAGE - Kumiko Sudo
Kumiko creates 45 exquisite handmade gifts in
fabric, each with a flair that is uniquely Japanese. Easy-to-follow
patterns, beautiful photographs, and colorful step-by-step drawings help
the projects come together quickly-many in less than an hour. Whether they
are created in kimono silks or in contemporary cottons, these tiny boxes,
purses, decorative toys, incense pouches, and good luck charms all make
delightful gifts.
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FOLDED FLOWERS - Kumiko Sudo
New from top-selling crafts author Kumiko
Sudo, this beautiful book uniquely combines two popular trends - fabric
origami and silk ribbonry. 24 three-dimensional flower designs
displayed on small, quick-to-complete quilts. Complete patterns for six
exquisite purses, decorated with flowers. 36 full-color photos, 6
watercolor paintings, 250 color drawings.
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FLOWER ORIGAMI - Kumiko Sudo
Bring a garden of flowers inside your
home. A master of fabric origami, Kumiko Sudo presents 20 new designs in
fabric. They are interpreted not only on beautiful quilt blocks but in a
fabulous array of fashion accessories, boxes, baskets, sewing kits and
more.
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FLOWER ORIGAMI TEMPLATES
Use with "Flower Origami" by Kumiko Sudo. Perfect circles, squares,
octogons & pentagons every time. Three sizes on each all-in-one
template. Saves time, guarantees accuracy.
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