Japanese

Julie Davis & Anne Muxworthy

Easy Japanese Quilt Style" is the perfect book for quilters of all abilities who want to introduce Japanese style into their homes with ingenious quick-to-stitch projects. Anyone who loves beautiful Japanese fabrics will have plenty of excuses to indulge, with 10 projects, ranging from bags to wall hangings, plus several variations. 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.

Create handbags with your personal touch using black, brown grey and beige - use all the colours or pick and choose. A variety of handbags, shoulder bags, you can create that special handbag for that special occasion or event. In Japanese.

25 Scandinavian quilt themed projects that include bags, place mats, tapestry, stuffed animals, ornaments, pen holder, book cover, oen case, pin cushions, table cloth, baskets and more. In Japanese

Text in Japanese

Enjoy creating for baby quilts, bibs, backpacks, and much more. In Japanese.

Text in Japanese

100 different types of handbag handles. Diagrams include photos to make them easy to understand. In Japanese.

Bag, bags and more bags! This book has two section:, one for Daily bags, and another for Special bags. There is a bag in here for everyone; purses, totes, backpacks and more. In Japanese,

Includes quilts, cushions, table baskets, table sets. bottle coverings, purchase bag, brief cases and small items such as key cases, hedgehogs, book coverings or purses.

Please note text in Japanese.

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.

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

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.

Susan Briscoe

A treasury of more than 125 block designs characterized by their use of oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reynola Pakusich

Simple Designs for Fabulous Fabrics

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.

24 full-size pull-out applique pattern sheets includes flowers, baskets, wreaths and fruit with flowers. Text in Japanese

Kumiko Sudo. 45 exquisite handmade fabric gifts in the Japanese tradition. Easy-to-follow patterns and photographs to create boxes, purses, charms and more.

Mary Parker. Easy Elegant Designs for Decorative Machine Embroidery