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Opere di Suzuko Koseki

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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.
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Luziadovalongo | Jul 14, 2022 |
While there's nothing really here for me it's not a bad book of Machine worked patchwork, simple mostly beginner work but interesting.

Worth taking a look at if you want to dip your toes into patchwork and have a sewing machine, though many could be done without it would make sewing through multiple layers easier.
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wyvernfriend | 2 altre recensioni | Dec 5, 2015 |
beautiful applique and inspirational quilt collage
 
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aletheia21 | 2 altre recensioni | Nov 21, 2011 |
The blending and bonding together of different types of fabric gives a sweet and comfortable appeal to the patterns and designs in Suzuko Koseki's Patchwork Style. Each pattern, charming in its own way, brings together fabrics of solids and prints, designs and florals that will not hesitate to lighten up any room! As comfy and country as your impressions of quilting may be, be warned that although this is a quilting and patchwork book, it is certainly modern in is appeal, not your grandma's quilting. However, the idea of quilting is to embrace the past, the scraps we have left behind and want to incorporate into our future and Patchwork Style does that with a finesse that is truly noteworthy.

As for which patterns are included, there are quilt blanket patterns, patchwork purses, satchels and packs, change purses, pillow covers (which I need to make BADLY!), pot holders, floor mats, lap blankets, curtains and aprons. The lineup is sublime. Each chapter in Patchwork Style is set up by the techniques which are used that section. The chapters are broken up into different quilting methods, as follows: Log Cabin, Applique, Free Stitching and Patchwork Squares, and Square Applique. Each pattern has a picture (or more than one) where you can see what the finished product will look like, and then a page number at the back of the book with detailed instructions on how to create the masterpiece. Each pattern has step by step, along with illustrations on the project to get you through to completion.

I really love Patchwork Style! There is so much to learn. I have been quilting and sewing for a little while, and have family members who have quilted for decades, so I have certainly been around quilts and loved quilts and make patchwork designs of my own. Still the fresh and new patterns in this book are so welcomed, they are brilliant, fun to follow and put together. There are so many in here that I would love to make right now! So yes, I have a high opinion of this book for sure. I give this a double decker two thumbs up, no question about it.

Patchwork Style belongs of the Japanese Crafts Style books also known as Make Good: Crafts + Life, a group of books believing in the goal to simplify life.
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Bbexlibris | 2 altre recensioni | Apr 15, 2009 |

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Opere
6
Utenti
95
Popolarità
#197,646
Voto
½ 3.7
Recensioni
5
ISBN
4

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