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Patchwork Style

I'm so happy to see that more publishers are translating popular Japanese craft books into English. One of the latest? Patchwork Style: 35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life. This was one of the first books that ever piqued my interest in foreign sewing books, but at the time I was too nervous about sewing in any other language so I never purchased it. So, when it became available in English a few weeks ago, I snatched it up - and it was definitely worth the wait! Not only are the pictures gorgeous (I'm in love with the fabrics), but the projects are adorable. Included in this book are instructions for 34 projects including tissue pouches, quilts, pillows, handbags, and cozies all created in a patchwork style. The instructions are easy to follow as all of the steps are illustrated and the measurements have been converted to inches. Now I can finally sew up the little mini handbag that I've been eying for years!

If you're interested in another Japanese release, Linen, Wool, Cotton: 25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics has also been put out by the same publisher. However, I didn't pick this one up since I haven't ever seen this title before. Anyone have any experience with this one?

Posted On May 08, 2009
Project: Book Reviews
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[1] On May-08-2009, Christy S wrote:

I feel like I've been sleeping. They are translating the Japanese books into English? Hallelujah! I have several and, while I to think I'll be able to make them up okay, it would be nice to have some English instructions. I have one Japanese craft book that I couldn't figure out for the life of me (it was a gift). Took about 3 days before I figured out that every craft in the book was made from milk cartons and those drawings were showing how to cut the cartons in order to make the purse, organizer, etc! Talk about a Homer Simpson moment! I'll have to keep an eye out for the ones that I have, not that I'd recognize the titles or anything!!



[2] On May-08-2009, Suzanne wrote:

Hi Stacy,
I have posted some of my sewing projects (the sheep from Easter being one of them) and Kai's on my facebook page. I'll "friend" you if you are on facebook, and if you want to take a peek.........I saw that you are on sewing pattern review as well....I am on there too, although I don't post pictures there often.
Love your "linky Thursday" stuff....inspiring

Suzanne



[3] On May-08-2009, suzanne wrote:

sorry, typo...that's "kai's shirt"



[4] On May-09-2009, Anary wrote:

Yes..linen, wool, etc is a very nice little book the pictures are cute and the projects very simple. The drown back seems to be the fabrics..on the expesive end...but if you are creative you can manage with some more affordable cottons, etc. Linen is on my wish list...but non essential one.
Great review on the patchwork one...I cannot wait to peak myself!





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