Japanese Quilt Inspirations

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446354199
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
The acclaimed quilter presents ten quilt designs and four bonus projects designed to show off your gorgeous Japanese fabrics in this illustrated guide. Japanese fabrics are renowned for their distinctive quality and elegant, intricate designs. Now expert quilter Susan Briscoe presents fourteen projects specially designed to showcase these gorgeous materials. Inspired by her time living in Japan, Briscoe offers ten quilts and four smaller projects that combine traditional Japanese patterns and motifs with fast and simple techniques. Each quilt is shown in two different colorways and shown both as hand and machine quilted designs. As an added bonus, there are four simple-to-make projects—such as rice bags and table runners—for using up leftover quilt blocks. Japanese patchwork style is incredibly versatile, and the finished projects will be at home anywhere from the most modern interiors to the most rustic cottages.

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: Kodansha America
ISBN: 9781568363653
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Modern Japanese quilting blends Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary style and beauty. Using designs borrowed from a rich decorative arts heritage, and often incorporating traditional kimono fabrics, Japanese quilters have developed a distinctive style based on unusual motifs and striking color combinations. With Japanese Quilted Blocks to Mix and Match, any quilter can create exquisite and unique works of patchwork art in the Japanese tradition. The book presents more than 125 different block patterns, each with complete instructions and a color photograph, representing a variety of pattern sources: kamon (family crests), Hakone yosegi (parquetry) and traditional textiles, such as kasuri weave. Each 9-inch block includes a full cutting guide and fabric palette; suggestions for use, either mixing and matching or adapting to an all-over design; and icons indicating techniques and skill level. The blocks on each spread are related in design and technique. In addition to the Block Directory, Japanese Quilted Blocks to Mix and Match features an Inspiration Gallery, showcasing examples of finished quilts from leading quilters. Using these examples, author Susan Briscoe explores such topics as color ideas from traditional Japanese textiles and quilts, motifs, and recommendations for combining fabric patterns and block designs. An extensive section on technique, as well as several pages about the fabrics themselves and a listing of suppliers and organizations make this volume as practical and informative as it is beautiful.

Easy Japanese Quilt Style

Author: Julia Davis
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715328620
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Offers step-by-step instructions, patterns, and illustrations for patchwork and quilting projects that showcase Japanese fabrics.

Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns

Author: Shizuko Kuroha
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920721
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 117

Book Description
Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project--from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy printable pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English--where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!

East-Meets-West Quilts

Author: Patricia Belyea
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683351142
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 538

Book Description
Fourteen simple projects: “Readers will be awestruck by the brilliant designs and . . . sidebars on famous stitcher Ayako Miyawaki, yukata cottons, and more.” —Booklist (starred review) Improv quilting—in which quilt designs emerge organically as fabric is cut and stitched—is easy, popular, and fun. In this book, expert quilter Patricia Belyea offers improv instruction and shares her appealing Quilt Manifesto of five simple rules. While providing quilters with a starting point, the fifth rule of the Manifesto, “Break any rule you like,” opens the door to creative freedom. (However, the solid instructions allow even the rule-breakers to create beautiful quilts on the first try!) Fourteen projects combine authentic Japanese yukata cottons and contemporary fabrics; each is finished with bold hand-stitching. The quilt-making process is presented in detail, and each quilt shows the irresistible wabi-sabi influence of Japanese design. “With fresh designs and useful directions, Belyea's book is both practical and aspirational.” —Publishers Weekly

Asian Elegance

Author: Kitty Pippen
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 9781564774835
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Got a passion for exotic fabrics? Feature the fabrics of Japan and Polynesia in your next quilt! This talented mother-daughter team shares their love of unusual fabrics in one-of-a-kind designs. Book jacket.

Taupe Inspirations

Author: Kylie Irvine
Publisher: C&t Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts
ISBN: 9781935362944
Category : Afghans (Coverlets)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Be inspired by the soft gentle colors of Japanese Taupes and Kylie Irvine's charming designs. The colors give a soothing comfort to these modern quilts while the naive flowers lend a sense of whimsy. Quilts, cushion covers, sewing cases, bags and more, each one full of inspiration.

Japanese Inspirations

Author: Janet Haigh
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 9781564773234
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Discover the tranquil elegance of the Orient in 18 quilted accessories that will complement any decor, from contemporary to country. Combining the traditional fabrics and motifs of the East with the ease and versatility of Western techniques, this extraordinary collection of home-decor accents and gifts will wrap your home in the luxurious, distinctive Japan's look. Includes: 18 easy-to-make quilted projects, from small wall hangings and pillows to full-size quilts and room screens. Chapters arranged by season, offering a unique set of designs and colors for every time of year. A sizeable pattern library, with over 50 traditional Japanese motifs to trace, reduce, or enlarge. Whether you want to add just a touch of Japanese style to your home or wish to surround yourself with its dramatic beauty, these striking projects will help you create a comforting, calm haven inspired by Japanese tradition."--Page 4 of cover

Harmonies & Hurricanes

Author: Kumiko Sudo
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844226613
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
One of the world's most popular quilt designers describes the thought processes behind her best-known and most dramatic works. The 24 sensational quilts featured in this book demonstrate Kumiko's incredible range, from color choices to design techniques. 100 color photos. 50 line drawings.

Natural Patchwork

Author: Suzuko Koseki
Publisher: Roost Books
ISBN: 9781590308813
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Whether you are at home or out enjoying a walk on a wooded path, you can add a touch of color and comfort to your daily routines with one or more of the twenty-six projects featured here. By using the patchwork placemats to enliven your dining experience or by taking the hexagon patchwork bag on a picnic in a meadow, you never have to stray too far from the comfort of patchwork. The simple and traditional patchwork styles used in this book are paired with retro fabrics and contemporary designs to create everyday items. Detailed diagrams and instructions are provided for each project. In addition, six mini-lessons on patchwork sewing are offered, making the projects here perfect for beginner and intermediate sewers. Make the projects in this book and add the warmth of handmade to your home and nature outings.