Japanese Inspirations: 18 Quilted Projects

by Janet Haigh

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

Genres: Crafts, Quilting

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 26, 2000

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great projects for inspiration, but most of them are hand sewn or use templates. I'm more of a machine sewing and quick piecing type of person. But still, I have used these designs for inspiration to create my own projects.