Product Description

Nothing conveys a feeling of warmth and comfort like the traditional art of patchwork. This book brings patchwork into the twenty-first century with a treasury of projects you can make that are bold, bright, and innovative—yet just as homey and warm as traditional patchwork. The thirty-four projects presented in this book explore the techniques of patchwork sewing, appliqué, and machine quilting and include pouches and handbags, quilts and pillow cases, tissue cases and pot holders, all with a distinctive Scandinavian flair. The projects’ minimalist style, attention to detail, and simple aesthetic speak to our desire to create a warm and authentic life at home.Each project is presented through stunning photographs that exemplify the creative, calming, and enriching qualities of the craft. Detailed diagrams and instructions make each project easy enough to follow for even the beginning sewer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29237 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-14
• Released on: 2009-04-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781590306499
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Born in Tokyo, Suzuko Koseki graduated from Bunka Fashion College. In 1978, she entered Chuck’s Patchwork School, where she studied with Chuck Nohara. She learned the pleasures of arranging colors and began making quilts. In 1985, she was one of fifty exhibitors at Quilt Japan. In 1990, she won a special award in the International Quilting Exhibit at the International Gardening and Greenery Exhibition in Osaka. Her works have also appeared in many other exhibitions. At present, she teaches in Japan at the main school of the Heart and Hands Patchwork School, as well as Asahi Cultural Center and the Vogue Quilt Institute.