The Changing Seasons: Quilt Patterns from Japan (Dutton Studio Book) [Paperback]

Jill Liddell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dutton Studio Book | Publication Date: October 1, 1992

Working with the staff of Patchwork Quilt Tsushin, a Tokyo quilting magazine, the author explores the historical and cultural background of the 30 quilt patterns presented here and discusses the traditional use of design and color in Japan. Step-by-step "how-to" details technique. 100 full-color photographs illustrated finished items.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Studio; First Edition edition (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525486011
• ISBN-13: 978-0525486015
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #421,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars large number of quilts from different artists, May 16, 2005

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Kotori (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Changing Seasons: Quilt Patterns from Japan (Dutton Studio Book) (Paperback)

Bountiful inspirations from Japanese themed & stylized quilts.

Detailing only 5 projects, many more quilts are photographed, along with original images of ceramics textiles & artworks (nothing we haven't seen before, but included with a commentary on the design & short histories).

The huge range and variety of quilts displayed is a potential source of endless inspiration for the keen quilter, and even a fair enough coffee table book.

`Quilt', used here, covers more than patchwork. Many of the pieces are lavishly appliquéd and embroidered, and included in the pattern guides are appliqué instructions as well as some sashiko stitching patterns.

The text is somewhat dry and pompous, but ignoring that, there really is a good selection of widely varying quilts displayed and ought to excite much interest. It certainly is good to see a large number of quilts on one theme from different artists, there is no opportunity for the designs to be stagnant and self replicating. ..

I would also recommend Kumiko Sudo's excellent patchwork & quilting books to anyone interested in the Oriental styles.

kotori 2005

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jawdroppingly Beautiful Quilts, November 2, 2004

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Orianna "never forget" (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Changing Seasons: Quilt Patterns from Japan (Dutton Studio Book) (Paperback)

If you love quilts you must see this book. I have recently looked at over 60 different books on quilts and I have never seen anything like the stunningly beautiful quilts I found in this book. Must be seen to be believed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an out of print classic, September 26, 2010

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This review is from: The Changing Seasons: Quilt Patterns From Japan (Hardcover)

Published in collaboration with the Japanese magazine "Patchwork Quilt Tsushin", this book contains not only photos and patterns of gorgeous Japanese style designs, but interesting tidbits about Japanese art, history, and culture. Also covers some basic sashiko (traditional Japanese pattern stitching.) Well worth the price for anyone interested in Japanese quilts and/ or art.