Easy Japanese Quilt Style: 10 Stylish But Simple Projects Inspired by Japanese Fabric

Create beautiful accessories for your home with this gorgeous guide to Japanese quilting style. Focusing on traditional designs and textiles it is the perfect book for quilters of all abilities who want to introduce Japanese style into their homes with ingenious quick-to-stitch projects.

The 10 projects, which range from bags to wall hangings, include traditional Japanese quilting techniques such as sashiko and motifs such as sakura or cherry blossom which features heavily in Oriental designs. The projects evoke the simplicity of traditional Japanese decor by using well-known pieced patterns, such as fan blocks and strip quilts, together with charming applique.

Easy-to-follow step instructions and diagrams offer clever ways to use panels and large-scale patterns to best effect, with helpful advice on fabric choice throughout.

Author: Julia Davis, Anne Muxworthy
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 05/25/2009
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780715328620
ISBN10: 071532862X
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Quilts & Quilting

About the Author
Julia Davis and Anne Muxworthy run the Step by Step Patchwork Centre in Devon, a busy quilt shop where they run regular workshops and host visiting quilting groups. They specialise in Japanese fabrics, importing the Kona Bay range from the US.