Korean Patchwork Quilting 37 Modern Bojagi Style Projects |
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| Author:
| Yangsook, Choi |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8048-5281-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2020 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.99 |
Book Description:
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A book that will make you see and savour fabric in a whole new way.
From its origins as wrapping cloths made from scraps of fabric to its place in contemporary textile art, Bojagi -- the traditional art of Korean patchwork -- is a wonderfully versatile mode of expression that can transform a room or a wardrobe with light and colour. Written by a master teacher, Korean Patchwork Quilting takes you step-by-step through the art of assembling bits of fabric by means...
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A book that will make you see and savour fabric in a whole new way.
From its origins as wrapping cloths made from scraps of fabric to its place in contemporary textile art, Bojagi -- the traditional art of Korean patchwork -- is a wonderfully versatile mode of expression that can transform a room or a wardrobe with light and colour. Written by a master teacher, Korean Patchwork Quilting takes you step-by-step through the art of assembling bits of fabric by means of invisible seams to create lovely contemporary pieces for your home and your life.
Projects in this book include:
- Hangings for walls and windows
- Table runners and table cloths
- Bags and pouches
- Zakka accessories
- Quirky Jewellrey
- And more!
Lessons, diagrams and templates, along with a few simple knotting and embroidery techniques, present a wide range of projects so that novices can try their hand and more experienced quilters can enjoy a satisfying challenge. The gorgeous photos in this book will inspire quilters all around the world to create their own unique designs.
'With detailedinstructions and step-by-steptutorial-style photographs, these patterns willappeal to those just learning as well as those honing an existing skill set.Readers will learn not only a variety of effects and uses for different formsof bojagi, but also multiple ways of seaming and other techniques that willserve them in other projects. Extremely detailed diagrams are included for eachproject, and measurements are provided in both metric and imperial. The level of detail included is exceptional, and readerswilling to dive into that detail will appreciate learning from an expertartisan.' ― Booklist
'Choi, anembroidery teacher and artist, introduces the Korean art of bojagi in this beautifuland practical volume. Crafters up for a new challenge will find this hits thespot.' ― Publishers Weekly