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Japanese Sashiko Inspirations Susan Briscoe

Japanese Sashiko Inspirations By Susan Briscoe

Japanese Sashiko Inspirations by Susan Briscoe

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Summary

Capture the essence of Japanese design with sashiko, the traditional technique of using decorative stitching to create striking patterns on fabric with lines of simple running stitch.

Japanese Sashiko Inspirations Summary

Japanese Sashiko Inspirations: 25 Ways to Explore a Traditional Technique by Susan Briscoe

Discover sashiko, the Japanese method of decorative stitching to create striking patterns on fabric with lines of simple running stitch.
Bring a touch of the Orient to your home with 25 unique projects exploring 12 essential methods for working with sashiko.
Gain inspiration from the traditional Japanese pieces which inspired the project designs and a gallery of the author's sashiko pieces.
Each chapter features a taster project, ideal for beginners to try the technique, then more challenging larger pieces to perfect new skills.

About Susan Briscoe

Susan Briscoe is a textile designer, author and teacher, specializing in sashiko and Japanese textile design. After graduating in visual art and design, Susan worked as an English teacher in Japan, where she also studied the tea ceremony, traditional textiles, and kimono design and tailoring. Susan has created design kits for Japanese patchwork fabrics, published textile projects in books and magazines, and demonstrates her work at quilt and textile shows.

Table of Contents

1 Mihon Table Runner; Using small sashiko samples; 2 Koshi Throw; Stitching on checked and striped fabric; 3 Sakiori Bolster; Easy Hitomezashi (one-stitch) patterns; 4 Irodori Cushions; Thread colour combinations; 5 Marumon Screen; Combining pictorial and gridded designs; 6 Sensu Tablemat; Distorting sashiko patterns; 7 Kasuri Throw; Working sashiko on simple patchwork; 8 Tansu Pocket Hanging; Using shaded threads for Kakurezashi (hidden sashiko); 9 Kiku Panel; Filling picture outlines with sashiko; 10 Ranru Wall Hanging; Using sashiko patterns for patchwork; 11 Koi Scroll; Pictorial designs using coloured sashiko; 12 Kimono Wall Hanging; Sashiko with patchwork & applique.

Additional information

GOR003969031
9780715326411
0715326414
Japanese Sashiko Inspirations: 25 Ways to Explore a Traditional Technique by Susan Briscoe
Susan Briscoe
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
2008-03-11
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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