Susan Briscoe

The Ultimate Kogin Collection (eBook, ePUB)

Projects and patterns for counted sashiko embroidery

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Discover the beautiful Japanese embroidery technique kogin and how to use it to create stunning stitched and quilted projects.

Kogin is a counted embroidery technique traditionally used for reinforcing fabrics and decorative darning. Japanese embroidery expert, Susan Briscoe, has compiled a collection of over 230 pattern charts and 12 accompanying projects to create The Ultimate Kogin Collection, following on from her previous bestselling title The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook.

Create contemporary makes for modern living with projects ranging from small and very accessible items to larger projects, with step-by-step instructions to help you:

• Try out new stitches and use your samples to create pretty, framed pictures
• Embellish fabric and sew it into cute pouches and gadget cozies
• Create Japanese-inspired homewares with embroidered linens
• Choose individual motifs for small projects like little coin purses
• Use your stitch samples to create handmade greetings cards

Try your hand at one of these projects or use the extensive pattern library to design your own kogin treasures.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: David & Charles
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781446377840
• Artikelnr.: 68424107

Autorenporträt

Susan is widely recognized as an expert in this field. She regularly travels to Japan and studied kogin under local expert Yoko Sato, and the author of best-selling title The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook which has sold over 30.5k copies. Susan attends all the key quilt shows in the UK, Europe, Australia and Japan and teaches regular workshops on sashiko and other Japanese sewing and quilting techniques. Susan Briscoe was first introduced to sashiko in the early 1990s while teaching English in northern Japan. Her sashiko designs have been published in numerous books and magazines, and she is widely recognised as a expert in Japanese sewing techniques.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 
Tools and Materials 
Basic Techniques 
Projects 
Greetings Cards 
Coaster Collection 
Place Mat 
Cushion Cover 
Small Purses 
Mini Tote Bag 
Wall Hanging 
Table Runner 
Drawstring Bags 
Phone Case 
Buttons, Brooches and Bobbles 
Framed Pictures 
Pattern Library 
Motifs 
Small Continuous Patterns 
Motif Arrangements 
Diagonal Borders and Frames 
Horizontal Borders 
Nanbu Hishizashi Motifs 
Large Patterns 
Bibliography 
Suppliers 
About the Author 
Acknowledgements 
Index