| #1041692 in Books | Kodansha USA | 2009-04-01 | 2009-04-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.90 x.60 x11.90l,1.35 | File type: PDF | 128 pages | ||12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.| Not What I Expected|By LuvKimono|What I had hoped for was a book that showcased the use of traditional fabrics from Japan. And while there are some "mandala" quilt blocks (5 7/8 inch each) that are made from antique Japanese, Phillipino, Indian and Indonesian fabrics along with some instructions on how to piece a kimono into a small quilt without wasting any of the fabric, th|From Publishers Weekly|During her 30 years of artisanal quilt making, Jinzenji has synthesized a wide range of cultural styles, from the stitching handiwork of Amish and Mennonite quilts and the patchwork altar cloths of her native Japan to the dyeing traditions
Yoshiko Jinzenji began quilting after she came upon quilts made by Canadian Mennonites and was deeply moved by their resonant, sacred quality. The richly minimalist quilts she makes today are as powerful as those that originally inspired her. Quilt Artistry, available now in a paperback edition, presents Jinzenji's unforgettable quilt creations in 100 color photos, and 300 black-and-white photos and diagrams. There are also a total of 90 projects for everyone fr...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Quilt Artistry: Inspired Designs from the East | Yoshiko Jinzenji. I really enjoyed this book and have already told so many people about it!
