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Boro & sashiko, harmonious imperfection : the art of Japanese mending & stitching
Publisher: Lafayette, CA : Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, Inc., [2020]Description: 174 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cmISBN:- 9781617459191
- 1617459194
- Boro and sashiko, harmonious imperfection
- TT835 .M8238 2020
Contents:
Summary: "Inspired by 2 years of intensive research into the work of Japanese boro masters, the authors show you how to use the fabric-piecing principles of boro and sashiko to make 9 projects. More than 30 sashiko patterns are included, as well as step-by-step instructions for marking and stitching authentic hand-stitched sashiko"-- Provided by publisher.
A word (or two) about boro and sashiko -- The tools -- Basic principles of sashiko -- Combining fabrics: aesthetics and function -- Getting ready to stitch -- Unshin: handling the needle -- Other useful stitches -- Reading sashiko pattern charts -- The projects.
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Whitecliffe Library General Shelves | General | TT 835 MUL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 0014212 |
Includes bibliographical references (page 172) and index.
A word (or two) about boro and sashiko -- The tools -- Basic principles of sashiko -- Combining fabrics: aesthetics and function -- Getting ready to stitch -- Unshin: handling the needle -- Other useful stitches -- Reading sashiko pattern charts -- The projects.
"Inspired by 2 years of intensive research into the work of Japanese boro masters, the authors show you how to use the fabric-piecing principles of boro and sashiko to make 9 projects. More than 30 sashiko patterns are included, as well as step-by-step instructions for marking and stitching authentic hand-stitched sashiko"-- Provided by publisher.
