Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix & Match

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix & Match: Over 125 Patchwork, Applique, and Sashiko Designs by Susan Briscoe. Published by Kodansha International Ltd, New York, NY, 2007. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in VG DJ. 128 Pgs. ISBN 9781568363653. LCCN 2006050243. Modern Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. This book is a treasury of more than 125 blocked designs, characterized by their use of oriental textiles, unusual motifs, and striking color combinations. Choose from patchwork, applique, and sashiko blocks, organized into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial, and family crest designs. All the techniques you will need are clearly demonstrated. Each design features a photo, clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, and instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate 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 stylish quilts, from tessellated all-over patterns to spectacular sampler quilts. Description text copyright 2017 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 32381.