180 Patchwork Quilt Blocks: Experimenting with Colors, Shapes, and Styles to Piece New and Traditional Patterns - Softcover

Koseki, Suzuko

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1947163906 ISBN 13: 9781947163904

Publisher: Landauer (IL), 2022

Synopsis

Get inspired by a fresh approach to patchwork quilting!

• 180 simple patchwork blocks that incorporate Japanese design elements, colorways, and characteristics
• Range of themes, subjects, and designs, from expressive animals and geometric shapes to modern florals, traditional block designs, and more
• Includes overviews on basic sewing techniques and how to sew patchwork coasters, pouches, quilts, and mini bags
• Stunning photography of example block patterns to show you how to choose fabrics and colors
• Author Suzuko Koseki is a fabric designer, quilt author, and quilt instructor at Vogue Quilt Institute, Heart and Hands Patchwork School, and Asashi Cultural Center

Find inspiration in an entirely new patchwork quilting approach with Japanese-inspired design influence!

Color and Form Quilt Blocks features 180 carefully curated blocks that represent the unique style of Japanese quilting and patchwork. Each quilt block pattern is simple and classic while also incorporating unique Japanese design elements, colorways, and characteristics that make for a fresh, updated aesthetic with a cultural twist.

In addition to the stunning 180 patchwork block patterns, also included are examples of patterns that have been sewn, making this book a helpful resource for choosing fabrics and matching colors. Helpful introductory overviews on basic sewing techniques are also provided, plus detailed descriptions on how to make practical items including coasters, pouches, quilts, and mini bags.

Author Suzuko Koseki is a fabric designer, quilt author, and quilt instructor at Vogue Quilt Institute, Heart and Hands Patchwork School, and Asashi Cultural Center. The fabrics featured within this book are her own designs and available for purchase.

Experiment with cloth play using 180 blocks that represent the unique style of Japanese quilting and patchwork, with Color and Form Quilt Blocks!

About this title

About the Author

Author Suzuko Koseki is a fabric designer, quilt author, and quilt instructor at Vogue Quilt Institute, Heart and Hands Patchwork School, and Asashi Cultural Center. The fabrics featured within this book are her own designs and available for purchase

From the Back Cover

An Inspirational Collection of Patchwork Patterns

A beautiful volume of 180 patchwork blocks representing the unique style of Japanese quilting, 180 Patchwork Quilt Blocks provides endless possibilities for your future quilting projects. Opening with helpful tips and tricks, as well as step-by-step tutorials for basic sewing techniques and drawing different block shapes, this must-have book then presents a collection of patchwork blocks for you to recreate that are both eye-catching and beautifully constructed. Organized by subject matter, shapes, or block composition, each patchwork pattern includes a fabric example photo, helpful diagram, and design description. A project section is also featured for further inspiration so you can try your hand at using the designs to create coasters, pouches, purses, and quilts. Enjoy a fresh and exciting patchwork style while you build your skills and update your aesthetic!

What's Inside:

• 180 simple and stunning patchwork blocks inspired by Japanese design
• Helpful opening overviews and tutorials on several sewing techniques
• A step-by-step project section for creating functional items that range in size

Endorsements

"180 Patchwork Quilt Blocks is a must-have for your library. It not only provides ideas for 180 quilt blocks, but it also gives you the tools to create them in any size or color scheme you can imagine. It's perfect for any quilter who wants to go beyond following a pattern."
—Stephanie Soebbing, author of Fat Quarter Patchwork Quilts: 12 Beginner Patterns to make with Precut Bundles

"One of my favorite parts of quilting is creating interesting and cool blocks. You will find so many of those in this book. Suzuko Koseki has the best fabric combinations. You are going to be so inspired to use these blocks together or in one quilt. She has also included an extensive hand piecing chapter with photos of each step. A fabulous book for your collection."
—Pat Sloan, "The Voice of Quilting"

Edition details

• Publisher: Landauer (IL)
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1947163906
• ISBN 13: 9781947163904
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192