Quilting With Japanese Fabrics (Paperback)

by Kitty Pippen (Author) "Japan's profound appreciation of nature is reflected in its long history of traditional textile design..." (more)
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Product Description
Japanese-inspired textiles and fabrics are now more popular than ever, but their large-scale motifs can be challenging to use in quilts. Award-winning quiltmaker Kitty Pippen shares her expertise and enthusiasm for Japanese textiles with eight exquisite quilt designs and 40 glorious photos of quilts that showcase the beauty of these fine fabrics.

• Contains gorgeous patterns for quilters of all skill levels, from simple linked shapes and mosaics to Japanese octagonal designs and Crazy patchwork

• Get a comprehensive introduction to Japanese textiles, such as Indigo, Kasuri, Yukata, Shibori, and Aizome

• A special section on Sashiko quilting will add incredible richness to any pieced quilt

• Includes special adaptations for common quilting techniques, such as machine piecing, paper piecing, and appliqué

About the Author
Hometown: Chico, California

Kitty Pippen has been a contributing designer for numerous books on quiltmaking. She has also written articles for several national quilting and sewing magazines, such as Quilter's Newsletter, Threads, American Quilter, and Ladies' Circle Patchwork Quilts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564772977
• ISBN-13: 978-1564772978
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #205,245 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it's like she's beside you..., September 19, 2000

By	C. Gray (Redlands, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Kitty is a wonderful teacher and she has compressed some of herregular quilt show classes itto this book. Although I have taken many of her classes, I return again and again this book...Needless to say, the descriptions, photos and diagrams are clear and concise and eary for anyone to follow. Her designs and suggestions are a wonderful inspiration and will either greatly enhance any experienced quilter's library or entice a new, young quilter to the art.
I just started quilting...and have found in Kitty a great teacher and inspiration, not only for the dramatic Japanese quilting, design, and fabrics which she explores, but through her, the history of quilting in America, the great melting pot of art. I highly recommend this book to any who seek a personal rejuventation for American Art.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!, August 8, 2001

By	Mariann Miller "memline" (HAVRE, MT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just ordered another one of these as a gift for a friend. I happen to have some Japanese fabrics and am in the process of making a quilt based on this book. Mrs. Pippen explains the fabrics, the methods, and does everything she can think of to encourage you to do your own thing. Talking about "thinking out of the box," the closest this book comes to ordinary is to make the quilts rectangular. Even that could be changed if one so inclined. What fun! Thank you, Kitty, for taking the time to share with us.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring book, July 24, 2000

By	suzanne dmytrenko (pacifica, ca USA) - See all my reviews

kitty pippen's new book, quilting with japanese fabrics is truly inspiring! even if you're not a quilter, this book will be a feast to the eyes. i started thinking of projects with her designs to use in other media! the color pictures and the instructions for making the quilts are clearly presented. even if your're a novice quilter, you can make some of these quilts! there's a appendix for supplies that might help those who don't have access to japanese fabrics - but don't let that deter you- you can use these designs with western fabric as well!