Suzuko Koseki

This is a nice little book. There are 26 patchwork projects included. The patterns were nice and the objects functional. They were the sort of things that are commonly shown inthis sort of book. The items themselves were visually interesting combining patchwork and applique. They had a sort of austere shabby chic look. The colors are muted and the edges ragged. I thought I would be most likely to make the house slippers. The book included a resource list at the back which was nice.

The look of the book is very simple and charming. It has a country feel without being kitschy stereotypical (spotted cows and ducks) or having that rich east coast moneyed country look. The patterns are a mix of household items (house shoes/tea cosies) and bags and quilts.

There are instructions for hand piecing and hand quilting. I thought the instructions for hand quilting were just a bit vague. Each item had individual instructions. They had accompanying drawings which helped illustrate the rather brief instructions. I have a lot of sewing experience so it all made sense to me but I wonder if an absolute beginner might be a bit lost. The instructions are however of the same level as other books of this type and subject matter.

I looked at an advance copy of this book provided by the publisher.… (altro)