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Kake-Jiku: Images of Japan in Applique, Fabric Origami, and Sashiko

Kake-Jiku: Images of Japan in Applique, Fabric Origami, and Sashiko
By Kumiko Sudo

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A dazzling collection of 14 Kake-jiku—traditional Japanese hand-painted scrolls often hung in entryways—is featured in this craft guide. Often created to celebrate the changing seasons and bestow good fortune on a household, these innovative Kake-jiku designs featured are made with contemporary fabrics. Each image is a picture-window into Japanese culture, and the accompanying text explains the symbolism of each design. All patterns can be constructed using a unique style of Japanese appliqué, and several are embellished with fabric-origami flowers. Several of the patterns included are enhanced by beautiful and intricate sashiko stitching, and a section on technique describes appliqué and stitching methods and provides instructions for making all-in-one wraparound borders. Glorious photography, step-by-step color drawings, and watercolor drawings enhance this art-inspired craft book, and a bound-in template pack—complete with full-size templates made from durable, reinforced paper—allows for multiple uses of individual template pieces.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #125257 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-10-20
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 160 pages

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About the Author

Kumiko Sudo is an internationally acclaimed quilt and fiber artist and the author of East Quilts West, Fabled Flowers, Flower Origami, Folded Flowers, Kokoro No Te, and Omiyage. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

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Another beautiful book from Kumiko Sudo5
I just love Kumiko Sudo's designs--so fresh, so original. This book is a beauty--Kumiko has an amazing sense of color and blends just the right fabrics. I love to study her color combinations before choosing fabrics for my own quilts. There are some great designs for three-dimensional flowers, and they are not at all difficult to do. I use them on my quilts, but also to dress up clothes I make for my daughters. Beautiful simple designs--so inspiring.

A unique and enthusiastically recommended addition 5
In "Kake-Jiju: Images Of Japan In Applique Fabric Origami And Sashiko", Japanese fiber artist and acclaimed needlecrafter Kumiko Sudo offers a superbly illustrated and thoroughly impressive collection of 15 decorative quilt wall-hangings inspired by the elegant hand-painted scrolls that have adorned entryways and alcoves in Japanese homes. Their purpose (in addition to being stunning works of art) is to greet each new season and bestow good luck upon the members of the household. Kumiko Sudo's selections reflect her intuitive sense of both color and design with each of the decorative wall-hangings being constructed using her unique brand of Japanese applique. The 'needlecrafter friendly' projects range from being embellished with fabric-origami flowers to those which are enhanced with lovely sashiko stitching. Sudo's own watercolor paintings divide the chapters, while the step-by-step directions are illustrated with photography, color drawings, and full-size reusable templates. "Kake-Jiku" is a unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to a dedicated needlecrafter's reference shelf.

Gorgeous!5
I was totally impressed with how beautiful this book is. The colors in each project really make them pop, and the three-dimensional parts are outstanding - delicate, intricate, chic. This is a gem. I'm finding more surprises with each block, too; no two are alike. I can't wait to hang some "Kumiko Sudo" on my wall!