Yoko Saito's Bags for Everyday Use
Yoko Saito's Bags for Everyday Use

Author: Yōko Saitō

Publisher:

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 9780985974664

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Ms. Saito, an acclaimed quilter, teacher and designer from Japan, wows us once again. In this book, she designed a variety of bags that were inspired from her many travels around the world. The collection of bags reflect the cultures and geography from her perspective as she takes us through Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and the United States of America. Not only are they beautiful and unique in design and form, they are practical for everyday use. There are 21 projects that include handbags, shoulder bags, pouches and more.

Yoko Saito's Bags I Love to Carry
Yoko Saito's Bags I Love to Carry

Author: Yoko Saito

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-13

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780986302978

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Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito is known the world over for her exquisite handbags. In this gorgeously photographed book, she shares 26 bag patterns with a focus on beauty, purpose, and comfort. Bags of all shapes and sizes feature motifs inspired by nature and traditional patchwork, most in Ms. Saito's signature taupe color palettes. With designs from big, boxy bags to petite pouches with curvy shapes, readers will learn Ms. Saito's methods for flawless piecing and applique - information on essential stitches and tools are included, along with how-to photos of basic techniques. Each pattern includes materials and cutting lists plus illustrated instructions. Whether stitchers are looking for casual bags for everyday use or spectacular bags fit for special occasions, they'll find the perfect handbag to create in this inspiring collection.

New Classic Patchwork
New Classic Patchwork

Author: Yoko Saito

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2014-03-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620335338

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Yoko Saito completes her collection of 156 patchwork designs. A renowned quilt artist, Yoko offers quilters a new cornucopia of original block designs in her signature taupe quilting style. In this collection, Yoko brings her matchless interpretation of folk-inspired blocks: stars, crosses, triangles, pinwheels, circles, and other geometric shapes. Though the blocks are small in scale, each template is gridded and can be easily increased to any size.

Yoko Saito Through the Years
Yoko Saito Through the Years

Author: Yoko Saito

Publisher: That Patchwork Place

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781604689518

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Experience the magnificent work of one of the world's most esteemed quilt artists in this retrospective of Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito. Ms. Saito's distinguished career unfolds in dozens of spectacular photographs that reveal her astonishing patchwork and applique creations up close like never before - all sewn to perfection. Admirers will revel in this gorgeous hardcover keepsake volume as they read about Ms. Saito's fascinating artistic journey, in her own words.

Captivating Quilt
Captivating Quilt

Author: Yoko Saito and Quilt Party

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-07

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781733397704

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Get the look of celebrated quiltmaker Yoko Saito in traditional patchwork or gorgeous appliqué. With an incredible 70 new patterns from the master quiltmakers of Yoko Saito's famed Quilt Party quiltmaking school and quilt shop, you'll be making even the humblest block a thing of beauty. Whether you're looking for traditional patchwork quilts, adorable puppy place mats, or exquisitely appliquéd bags, beautiful photos and full-size patterns will help you recreate the look you adore.

Japanese Quilt Inspirations
Japanese Quilt Inspirations

Author: Susan Briscoe

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2011-04-09

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1446354199

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The acclaimed quilter presents ten quilt designs and four bonus projects designed to show off your gorgeous Japanese fabrics in this illustrated guide. Japanese fabrics are renowned for their distinctive quality and elegant, intricate designs. Now expert quilter Susan Briscoe presents fourteen projects specially designed to showcase these gorgeous materials. Inspired by her time living in Japan, Briscoe offers ten quilts and four smaller projects that combine traditional Japanese patterns and motifs with fast and simple techniques. Each quilt is shown in two different colorways and shown both as hand and machine quilted designs. As an added bonus, there are four simple-to-make projects—such as rice bags and table runners—for using up leftover quilt blocks. Japanese patchwork style is incredibly versatile, and the finished projects will be at home anywhere from the most modern interiors to the most rustic cottages.

Yoko Saito's Japanese Taupe Color Theory
Yoko Saito's Japanese Taupe Color Theory

Author: Yōko Saitō

Publisher:

Published: 2013-10-25

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 9780985974640

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Yoko Saito, a celebrated quilt artist, teacher, author and shop owner from Japan opens up and shares how she began to design and create what is now coined as 'Japanese Taupes." In this book, she walks you through the "simplicity and complexity" of taupe colors and how to lay the groundwork for designing and creating your own color collections to achieve the look you want. You will find 20 color collections shown in traditional or originally-designed blocks as she integrates step-by-step instructions on "taupe color theory". Additionally, there are 37 different projects, with instructions, from handbags to sewing items and cushions. If you love the concept and impression of Japanese taupes and want to learn from the master herself....this is the book for you.

Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags
Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags

Author: Akemi Shibata

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06-18

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781782216308

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In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with colour prints to demonstrate her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 hand-quilted designs, you'll discover a trove of unique bags to make in all shapes and sizes including purses, pouches, shoulder bags, backpacks, sewing cases, cross-body bags, totes and more! Learn how to incorporate multiple techniques into the same project to create sophisticated, multifaceted designs featuring patchwork, applique, embroidery, beadwork and hand quilting. Full of ingenious Japanese construction methods, you'll learn how to create beautifully finished bags that can be considered works of art.

120 Original Embroidery Designs
120 Original Embroidery Designs

Author: Yoko Saito

Publisher:

Published: 2015-11-08

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 9780985974657

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Ms. Saito, a distinguished quilt artist, teacher and author in Japan, is most often known for her beautiful quilt designs. In fact, she is a master at many different handwork crafts. In this book, Ms. Saito has created embroider patterns for 120 original designs. She often combines the embroideries with appliqué and quilting to create what she calls "patchwork embroidery". Like all of her work, these designs are equally detailed and unique. In addition to the 120 embroidery designs, she includes 20 "patchwork embroidery" projects that include bags, wall hangings, keepsake boxes and more.