 | Japanese Sashiko Inspirations Ref: 4612
Susan Briscoe
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.
Author Biography:
Susan Briscoe was first introduced to sashiko in the early 1990s while teaching English in northern Japan. Her sashiko designs have been published in popular magazines, including Popular Patchwork, Patchwork and Quilting and Fabrications. This is her fourth title for D&C. Susan lives in Wrexham.
Price: £15.99
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 | My Sweet Taupe (Japanese) Ref: 4541
Please note, the text is in Japanese so we only recommend to crafters with some experience who can work from diagrams.
Includes a chapter for each season with ideas for bags, small quilts and home decor, and a lesson section. Also has a 'Doggy and Kitty' chapter with ideas for baskets, small bags, framable art, and a small quilt. In Japanese
Price: £17.95
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 | Taupe Quilt (Japanese) Ref: 4538
Please note, the text is in Japanese so we only recommend to crafters with some experience who can work from diagrams.
Beautifully photographed with lots of clear construction diagrams. Features quilted projects in earthy yet distinctive colors and patterns. Bags of many styles, shapes and sizes are included, along with smaller companion pieces, and small quilts. Designs incorporate patchwork, strip piecing, stars, embroidery etc.
Price: £17.50
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 | Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match Ref: 4488
Susan Briscoe
A treasury of more than 125 block designs characterized by their use of oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations.
Price: £14.99
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 | Kake-Jiku: Images of Japan Ref: 4399
Kumiko Sudo
A dazzling collection of 14 original Kumiko Sudo designs inspired by traditional hand-painted scrolls that hang in entryways and alcoves to celebrate the seasons and bestow good fortune on the household.
Price: £15.95
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 | Sashiko, Japanese Traditional Hand Stitching Ref: 4345
Ai Takeda
If you want to learn more about the traditional hand stitching craft of Sashiko then this book is a useful starting point. Written in English, it contains complete step-by-step instructions for tablecloths, cushions, tote bags, aprons, decorative kitchen towels and more.
Price: £16.95
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 | Sensational Sashiko Ref: 4333
Sharon Pederson.
Combine two great traditions - Sashiko and Japanese family crests - in beautiful quilts. Add a new dimension with these gorgeous machine-stitched applique designs.
Price: £16.95
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 | Kokoro no Te Ref: 4287
It is always a delight when a new book is published by Kumiko Sudo - they are packed with the most amazing Japanese-inspired fabric creations. Her new book Kokoro no Te (translates as “handmade from the heart”) contains a wonderful selection of purses, fashion pins, pincushions, sewing kits and other delightful small crafts.
Price: £15.50
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 | Circle Play Ref: 4070
Reynola Pakusich
Simple Designs for Fabulous Fabrics
Price: £14.95
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 | Flower Origami Ref: 4063
Kumiko Sudo
With a few quick folds, a stitch and a tuck, Kumiko Sudo miraculously transforms fabric into flowers, perfect for embellishing quilts or home decor.
Flower Origami features 20 delightful flower designs showcased on quilt blocks.
Patterns, directions and 300+ drawings for a variety of fashion and home projects
Guidance on sashiko stitching and other Japan-inspired embellishment techniques.
Kumiko has also produced a set of three-sizes-in-one templates to save time
and frustration when preparing basic fabric shapes for origami or other
projects. The Flower Origami Templates can be found in our Templates
section.
Price: £15.95
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 | Old Fashioned Applique I Ref: 3211
24 full-size pull-out applique pattern sheets includes flowers, baskets, wreaths and fruit with flowers. Text in Japanese
Price: £16.95
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 | Omiyage Ref: 3535
Kumiko Sudo. 45 exquisite handmade fabric gifts in the Japanese tradition. Easy-to-follow patterns and photographs to create boxes, purses, charms and more.
Price: £17.95
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 | Sashiko: Designs for Decorative M/c Embroidery Ref: 3843
Mary Parker. Easy Elegant Designs for Decorative Machine Embroidery
Price: £12.99
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