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Japanese Inspirations: 18 Quilted Projects  By Janet Haigh Book Description: The tranquil beauty of Japan is captured in 18 quilted accessories that combine the traditional fabrics and motifs of the East with the ease and versatility of techniques from the West. This extraordinary collection of home-decor accents and gifts will add a touch of Japanese elegance to any room. Includes:  • Eighteen beautiful projects, such as small wall hangings, pillows, full-size quilts, and room screens that feature popular Japanese-style fabrics  • Step-by-step chapters arranged by season, offering a unique set of designs and colors for every time of year  • A sizeable pattern library with over 50 traditional Japanese motifs to trace, reduce, or enlarge.

Quilting With Japanese Fabrics By Kitty Pippin Book Description: Japanese-inspired textiles and fabrics are now more popular than ever, but their large-scale motifs can be challenging to use in quilts. Award-winning quiltmaker Kitty Pippen shares her expertise and enthusiasm for Japanese textiles with eight exquisite quilt designs and 40 glorious photos of quilts that showcase the beauty of these fine fabrics.  • Contains gorgeous patterns for quilters of all skill levels, from simple linked shapes and mosaics to Japanese octagonal designs and Crazy patchwork  • Get a comprehensive introduction to Japanese textiles, such as Indigo, Kasuri, Yukata, Shibori, and Aizome  • A special section on Sashiko quilting will add incredible richness to any pieced quilt  • Includes special adaptations for common quilting techniques, such as machine piecing, paper piecing, and appliqué

Quilting With Manhole Covers - A Treasure Trove of Unique Designs from the Streets of Japan By Shirley MacGregor

The Quilter's Album of Blocks and Borders : More than 750 Geometric Designs Illustrated and Categorized for Easy Identification and Drafting By Jinny Beyer Book Description: The blocks and borders in this comprehensive collection of patchwork designs are not only indexed by their various names but also organized according to their type of design and illustrated in detail. A transparent plastic grid sheet is also included.