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Kake-Jiku: Images of Japan in Applique, Fabric Origami, and Sashiko

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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.

I was totally impressed with how beautiful this book is. The colors in each project really make them pop, and the three-dimensional parts are outstanding - delicate, intricate, chic. This is a gem. I'm finding more surprises with each block, too; no two are alike. I can't wait to hang some "Kumiko Sudo" on my wall!

In "Kake-Jiju: Images Of Japan In Applique Fabric Origami And Sashiko", Japanese fiber artist and acclaimed needlecrafter Kumiko Sudo offers a superbly illustrated and thoroughly impressive collection of 15 decorative quilt wall-hangings inspired by the elegant hand-painted scrolls that have adorned entryways and alcoves in Japanese homes. Their purpose (in addition to being stunning works of art) is to greet each new season and bestow good luck upon the members of the household. Kumiko Sudo's selections reflect her intuitive sense of both color and design with each of the decorative wall-hangings being constructed using her unique brand of Japanese applique. The 'needlecrafter friendly' projects range from being embellished with fabric-origami flowers to those which are enhanced with lovely sashiko stitching. Sudo's own watercolor paintings divide the chapters, while the step-by-step directions are illustrated with photography, color drawings, and full-size reusable templates. "Kake-Jiku" is a unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to a dedicated needlecrafter's reference shelf.

For lovers of genuine, Japanese designs, the directions in this book for applique, fabric origami and sashiko are second to none.
Beautiful designs and easy to follow instructions.
Highly recommended.

I liked the book, BUT it was one of Kumiko Sado's weaker attempts. I think she is running out of ideas, frankly. If you have any of her other books, I really would not waste money on purchasing this one, unless you can't live without her entire set in your library.

This book is so wonderful, and full on creative ways to use fabric. I can't wait to get started on some of the projects. The problem is deciding what ones to do. I just had to run out, and get on line, and buy some Asian fabric. Now I just have to find the time to make all the projects I decide on. And I have to decide if I'm going to make them into a quilt, wall hanging, or give them away.

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.

This is just what I was looking for. I am now in my Asian quilt phase of life and the patterns and images are great. Can't wait to get into my Asian fabrics and try these patterns!

The images we recognize in Japanese art and quilting are now accessible to the American needle. Such grace and style are yours with the patterns in this book.

I thout it was a little narrow, to mutch special subject.
But it is wery fine pictures and the patterns are good.

Nice to have but maby I not going to do so mutch quilting from it