Quiltmaking, Needlework - General & Miscellaneous, Embroidery & Ribbonwork
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Overview
".thoughtful and well-ordered introduction to the centuries-old art.Parker has enhanced the stitching techniques through her very own innovations.With those new methods and a sewing machine, the once labor-consuming task.becomes a joy—and a true act of creation.A mouth-watering 'gotta try' wealth of designs and information."—BooklistSashiko—the traditional Japanese blue-and-white style of decorative quilting—has long entranced sewers throughout the world. With these innovative, timesaving strategies, it's easier than ever to do! Substituting the machine for handwork, you can stitch the patterns in long, unbroken lines. The results are classic and graceful, as always. Choose from 20 home-decor and clothing projects, including a bedspread, coasters, crib quilt, totes, and jackets. With a pattern dictionary of more than 100 designs for a lifetime of inspiration, this is a gorgeous and practical gift for sewers, quilters, and textile artists. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color
Editorials
Library Journal
Sashiko is traditional Japanese quilting, usually done in white running stitch on indigo fabric. Machine-stitched sashiko has a somewhat different appearance but is just as striking. The emphasis in this book is on patterns that may be continuously stitched across the fabric without stopping to tie off. Parker, a teacher of sashiko workshops, provides a dictionary of continuous patterns, instructions for successful stitching, and a sections of fairly easy projects for pillows and table linens. A good selection for public libraries on a topic of increasing interest to American stitchers. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\Book Details
Published
August 31, 2000
Publisher
Lark Books,U.S.
Pages
144
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781579901325