East Kent Embroiderers Guild
Dec 2016
Akemi is a leading Japanese quilt designer and presents this collection of bags, pouches and accessories in her unique style, combining patchwork and quilting. There are thirty-six projects covering totes, shoulder bags, sewing kits and tablet cases, all combining traditional Japanese taupe fabrics with colourful prints. Full-size templates and detailed instructions enable the reader to create beautiful items to keep, or to give as special gifts. A delightful book and excellent value for money.
YarnsandFabrics.co.uk
Once in a while a book comes along with projects that have the edge because they stand out from the crowd. This is one of those books. It's good just to look at it. The author is a quilter and has produced 36 gorgeous projects to sew. She combines Japanese taupe with colourful quilting fabrics. Her ideas incorporate patchwork and applique to make bags, purses, sewing kits, a quilt, wall hangings, baskets, glasses case, tea mats and coasters, sewing box and pincushion. The work incorporates beautiful motifs such as flowers and animals. The instructions include many diagrams and templates are given at the back of the book along with a pull out pattern sheet. Each project clearly shows the materials needed, the cutting instructions, a diagram of work and the construction steps. You will use mainly paper piecing patchwork, quilting and applique techniques. some projects use hand embroidery. I love all the projects and I especially like all the different shapes for bags and ideas in this book. I love the three-dimensional tulips. Akemi has a master's eye for colour and design. Highly recommended.
Crochet Addict UK
Akemi loves to quilt and she has passed on her love in this book so that you can
