Kake-Jiku: Images of Japan in Applique, Fabric Origami, and Sashiko 
asked by bulldogs on November 25, 2006 10:50 PM
A dazzling collection of 14 Kake-jiku—traditional Japanese hand-painted scrolls often hung in entryways—is featured in this craft guide. Often created to celebrate the changing seasons and bestow good fortune on a household, these innovative Kake-jiku designs featured are made with contemporary fabrics. Each image is a picture-window into Japanese culture, and the accompanying text explains the symbolism of each design. All patterns can be constructed using a unique style of Japanese appliqué, and several are embellished with fabric-origami flowers. Several of the patterns included are enhanced by beautiful and intricate sashiko stitching, and a section on technique describes appliqué and stitching methods and provides instructions for making all-in-one wraparound borders. Glorious photography, step-by-step color drawings, and watercolor drawings enhance this art-inspired craft book, and a bound-in template pack—complete with full-size templates made from durable, reinforced paper—allows for multiple uses of individual template pieces.
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I just love Kumiko Sudo's designs--so fresh, so original. This book is a beauty--Kumiko has an amazing sense of color and blends just the right fabrics. I love to study her color combinations before choosing fabrics for my own quilts. There are some great designs for three-dimensional flowers, and they are not at all difficult to do. I use them on my quilts, but also to dress up clothes I make for my daughters. Beautiful simple designs--so inspiring.
reviewed by vegaswinner on November 26, 2006 3:39 PM
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i looked forward to this book but i am debating returning it. i have most of sudo's other titles, and love the earlier ones.
the designs here are much simpler than i expected--almost cartoonish. some are quite nice, but lack the inventiveness and complexity of her block patterns. her use of fabric is always inspiring and always worth studying.
if you are looking for fairly quick projects with an asian feel, you might like this book. if you were hoping for more _east quilts west_, you will be disappointed.
the designs here are much simpler than i expected--almost cartoonish. some are quite nice, but lack the inventiveness and complexity of her block patterns. her use of fabric is always inspiring and always worth studying.
if you are looking for fairly quick projects with an asian feel, you might like this book. if you were hoping for more _east quilts west_, you will be disappointed.
reviewed by mullers on November 28, 2006 3:56 PM