"Kokoro no Te" - which translates from Japanese to mean "handmade from the heart," - is an enchanting collection of small crafts with a distinctive flair that is unmistakably Japanese. This beautiful book features 30 original hand-sewing designs created by internationally celebrated fibre artist Kumiko Sudo. Gifts, party tokens, unique wraps, and much more, the projects inspire experienced sewers and newcomers alike to take out their sewing kits. As in her earlier books, Sudo demonstrates again her unfaltering ability to combine surprisingly simple techniques with exquisite colours and fabrics - to wonderful effect. Several projects uniquely combine silks, cottons, and soft felts with delicate beading and embroidery for a fresh new look. There are several elegant purses or keepsake pouches to choose from, as well as a delightful array of fashion pins or brooches. A chapter on Japanese play items showcases Sudo's amazing, intricately designed temari balls. There is even a complete pattern for a doll-size kimono. Another chapter offers provides a range of gift items to make for anyone who loves to sew. More than a hundred sensational colour photos show multiple views of each project, and colour, step-by-step drawings show exactly each of Sudo's little treasures comes together. Artful, stylish, and truly beautiful, each item makes a priceless gift, handmade from the heart.
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"Provides sophisticated, useful, chic and beautiful tiny projects." --Antiquequiltdating.com
Author description
KUMIKO SUDO is a world-class fibre artist whose previous books include Flower Origami, Folded Flowers, Omiyage, Fabled Flowers, Circles of the East, and East Quilts West.
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