{"product_id":"shizuko-kurohas-japanese-patchwork-quilting-patterns-charming-quilts-bags-pouches-table-runners-and-more","title":"Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns: Charming Quilts, Bags, Pouches, Table Runners and More","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShizuko Kuroha\u003c\/b\u003e's love affair with quilting started in the 70s, during a period of living in the US. She has since become internationally known for her work with vintage fabrics, particularly indigo. Her work has been widely exhibited in many parts of the world, including the prestigious International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. She has garnered a growing fan base in the US, and her books \n\u003ci\u003eIndigo \u0026amp; Sarasa\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eLog Cabin Restructured\u003c\/i\u003e have become favorites among lovers of Japanese quilting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy a Japanese quilter whose work has been widely praised on US quilting blogs even though this is the first time her work is available in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatchwork quilting books are perennial bestsellers in the craft category, with several titles always on Bookscan's bestselling craft title list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese quilters like Shizuko Kuroha bring a fresh and intricate artistic sensibility to traditional American patchwork blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer work has been widely exhibited in many parts of the world, including the prestigious International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains detailed step-by-step lessons for 19 basic hand piecework blocks along with 22 exciting projects (with variations) using the blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pull-out pattern sheet included with the book makes tracing and cutting the necessary pieces easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotional Headline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eShizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns\u003c\/i\u003e infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project--from the simplest to the most complex. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy pull-out pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pincushions in round and square designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilted tote bags and a stylish backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English--where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kuroha, Shizuko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019-03-19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Quilts \u0026amp; Quilting|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Patchwork|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Sewing|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Folkcrafts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805314937\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9784805314937\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53055996133657,"sku":"SP-9784805314937","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9784805314937_spiral.png?v=1787625489","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/shizuko-kurohas-japanese-patchwork-quilting-patterns-charming-quilts-bags-pouches-table-runners-and-more","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}