East-Meets-West Quilts

Name: East-Meets-West Quilts
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419726590
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Explore Improv with Japanese-Inspired Designs

By Patricia Belyea

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East-Meets-West Quilts by Patricia Belyea explores improv quilting, where designs develop naturally as fabric is cut and sewn. The book introduces a Quilt Manifesto of five simple rules, encouraging both structure and creative freedom, especially with its final rule: "Break any rule you like." It features fourteen projects combining authentic Japanese yukata cottons with contemporary fabrics, finished with striking hand-stitching, reflecting the wabi-sabi aesthetic of Japanese design. Detailed guidance supports quilters in an inspiring and unique creative journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for quilters interested in experimenting with improv techniques and those who appreciate Japanese design influences. It suits both beginners seeking accessible instructions and experienced quilters looking for fresh, creative inspiration.

A book of patterns and instruction for making improv quilts (quilts that emerge from freehand cutting and stitching--and require little measuring), created for all sewists attracted to beautiful Japanese-inspired design.

Description

Improv quilting, in which quilt designs emerge organically as fabric is cut and stitched, is simple, popular, and fun. In this book, expert quilter Patricia Belyea offers improv instruction and shares her appealing Quilt Manifesto of five simple rules. While providing quilters with a starting point, the fifth rule of the Manifesto, "Break any rule you like," opens the door to creative freedom. However, the solid instructions allow even the rule-breakers to create beautiful quilts on the first try.

Fourteen projects combine authentic Japanese yukata cottons and contemporary fabrics; each is finished with bold hand-stitching. The quilt-making process is presented in detail, and each quilt shows the irresistible wabi-sabi influence of Japanese design. The sense of discovery in each project is inspiring and out of the ordinary.

East-Meets-West Quilts is a testament to the art of quilting and a source of inspiration for both new and experienced quilters alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419726590

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 150 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 830g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Patricia Belyea is the founder of the Seattle-based company Okan Arts. She is a former graphic designer turned quilting professional, and an influencer with a strong presence in the quilt industry (she is a past president of the Contemporary QuiltArt Association). Belyea is a sought-after lecturer, teacher, and quilt journalist.