Japanese Quilt Inspirations - 15 Easy-to-Make Projects That Make the Most of Japanese Fabrics

A guide to combining Japanese fabrics and traditional Oriental style with easy techniques. It includes five simple-to-make homestyle projects for using up leftover quilt blocks.

List of contents

Contents include:
Introduction;
Choosing fabrics;
Quilt 1: Kamon Furoshiki (Crested wrapping cloth quilt); Feature Project: Table Runner;

Quilt 2: Kunimoto (Hometown);

Quilt 3: Igeta (Well curb or cross hatch); Feature Project: Cube Storage Bag;

Quilt 4: Irori (Hearth);

Quilt 5: Shimacho (Scrapbook); Feature Project: Floor Cushions;

Quilt 6: Sensu (Fans);

Quilt 7: Kawari Masu (Stacking boxes); Feature Project: Tote Bag;

Quilt 8: Sakiori (Ragweave circle motifs);

Quilt 9: Tsuki No Hana (A Year of Flowers); Feature Project: Wall Hanging;

Quilt 10: Hanui (Patchwork Kimono); Techniques.

About the author

Susan Briscoe was introduced to Japanese quilting techniques in the early 1990s when teaching English in northern Japan. She is the author of The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and Japanese Sashiko Inspirations.

Summary

A guide to combining Japanese fabrics and traditional Oriental style with easy techniques. It includes five simple-to-make homestyle projects for using up leftover quilt blocks.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Briscoe, Susan (Author) Briscoe, Briscoe Susan
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2011
• EAN: 9780715338278
• ISBN: 978-0-7153-3827-8
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 277 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 564 g
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Quilts & Quilting, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Patchwork, Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué, Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique