Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of 'perfect imperfection'. This collection of 20 sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect.
The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects.
Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it's a full sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favorite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in. Karen Lewis is quilt designer and tutor, a fabric designer for Robert Kaufman and an author--her previous title, Screen Printing at Home, was published in 2013. Karen travels widely to attend quilt shows and teach. She runs workshops at Quilt Con each year and regularly attends the Festival of Quilts in the UK. Karen is one of the founders of quilt retreat and pattern company, The Thread House, which she set up with two other prominent British quilt designers in 2016.
Sashiko Workshop | Sunday, October 18th, 10:30am - 1:15pm | Come learn the fundamentals of sashiko (a traditional Japanese style of hand embroidery) from guest instructor Sanae Suzuki! | In this introductory class, students will learn about the history of this art form, how to prepare a fabric for stitching, and how to create the rice flower (kome hana) stitch pattern with vertical, horizontal, and diagonal stitches. | All supplies and materials are included.
Sashiko Workshop with Sanae Suzuki | September 13th
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Sashiko Workshop | Sunday, September 13th, 10:30am - 1:15pm | Come learn the fundamentals of sashiko (a traditional Japanese style of hand embroidery) from guest instructor Sanae Suzuki! | In this introductory class, students will learn about the history of this art form, how to prepare a fabric for stitching, and how to create the rice flower (kome hana) stitch pattern with vertical, horizontal, and diagonal stitches. | All supplies and materials are included.
Make this quilt kit your own!! Using the fabric requirements pictured, add this to your cart and write in your order notes the fabrics that you want to use for A-G. We will then invoice you after we've built your kit! Feel free to email us if you would like any advice or help designing your quilt! | THIS IS CURRENTLY IN BETA TESTING SO WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS WE IRON OUT THE KINKS (no pun intended) | Size options - Wall 30” x 36” | Baby 30” x 42” | Throw 50” x 60” | Skill level - Confident/Advanced Beginner | Throw 50” x 60” | Detailed instructions and clear diagrams to construct the quilt top | Video tutorial links for additional visual guides | Traditionally pieced; Print-at-home templates provided to construct the sun.
By the Sea by Hufton Studios | The Flat Fat Sack is a revolutionary approach to the typical fat quarter bundle. All of the prints in the bundle are on a single sheet of fabric | 12 Fat Quarters: 18" x 21"
All supplies and materials are included in this one-day sashiko workshop with guest instructor Sanae Suzuki on Sunday, September 13th and Sunday, October 18th!
