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Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match Susan Briscoe

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match By Susan Briscoe

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match by Susan Briscoe


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Summary

Modern Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. This book is a treasury of more than 125 block designs, characterized by their use of oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations.

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match Summary

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match: Over 125 Patchworck, Applique and Sashiko Designs by Susan Briscoe

Choose from patchwork, applique and sashiko blocks, organized into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial and family crest designs. All the techniques you need are clearly demonstrated.

Each design features a photograph, clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, and instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate the skill level and techniques used.

All of the blocks can be mixed and matched, and you will find examples of fail-safe block combinations for sytlish quilts, from tessellated all-over patterns to spectacular sampler quilts.

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match Reviews

'I don't think there are many quilters who won't get something from this informative and useful book.' Popular Patchwork (June 2007)

About Susan Briscoe

Susan Briscoe is a textile designer, author and teacher, specializing in sashiko and Japanese textile design. After graduating in visual art and design, Susan worked as an English teacher in Japan, where she also studied the tea ceremony, traditional textiles, and kimono design and tailoring. Susan has created design kits for Japanese patchwork fabrics, published textile projects in books and magazines, and demonstrates her work at quilt and textile shows.

Table of Contents

Introduction
How to Use this Book
Gallery
Materials, Tools and Techniques
Fabric
Colour Schemes
Equipment
Cutting
Piecing
Applique
Sashiko
Finishing
Block Directory

Additional information

GOR003106143
9780713682465
0713682469
Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match: Over 125 Patchworck, Applique and Sashiko Designs by Susan Briscoe
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2007-04-10
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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