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Papercraft
Origami Racers Kit................................................2
Robogami Kit........................................................4
Paper Cut Planet...................................................6
Art
Draw Manga Faces for Expressive Characters.....8
Drawing Manga People and Poses......................10
Needlecrafts
Artfully Embroidered.............................................12
Teeny Tiny Menagerie...........................................14
Stumpwork Flowers..............................................16
Wild & Tame Needlefelt Animals...........................18
Quilting
318 Patchwork Patterns........................................20
Log Cabin Restructured........................................22
Housewarming Patchwork....................................24
New Classic Patchwork........................................26
Crochet
New Tatting...........................................................28
Crochet Monkey Business....................................30
Sewing
Simply Sewn.........................................................32
General Crafts
DIY Wrap Bracelets...............................................36
Finger Weaving Scarves & Wraps.........................38
Sew Dolled Up......................................................40
Decorative Knots..................................................42
Patterns
Japanese Quilt Artist Series Patterns
Yoshiko Jinzenji......................................46
Yoko Saito..............................................47
Zakka Workshop Patterns....................................48
Table of Contents

Origami Racers Kit
Fold Your Own Racers and Battle Your Friends
Muneji Fuchimoto
64 Pages | Paperback | 8" x 8" (203 x 203 mm)
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The fine art of origami has been reinvented for the
space age. Welcome to a futuristic world where
paper racers transform into animal-shaped
machines ready for space battles. The Origami
Racers Kit includes everything you need to fold and
customize your own awesome creations.
About the Author
Muneji Fuchimoto is the president and art director
of graphic design firm SCOG Design Inc. Inspired
by a project his son made in his kindergarten class,
Fuchimoto began creating original origami designs
in 2005. He is the author of multiple origami books
in Japan and is known for his unique robot and
animal designs.
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• A 64-page book with step-by-step folding
instructions and full-color photos of all the
projects
• Twenty-five (8 x 8 inch [203 x 203 mm]) sheets
of origami paper
• One sheet of decorative sticker decals for your
racers
A
B C
D
A
B
D
C
Fold in each edge toward
the center along the first crease,
leaving each corner folded up.
Unfold the edges at A and
C and zoom in on corner A.
Unfold the corner
completely.
Zoom in
Rotate
Fold the edges to
the center while pinching
the corners to form three
rabbit ear folds.
Open corners A, C, and
D, and squash fold.
Fold out corner D, and
fold the inner edges of A
and C to the center.
Fold the corner up along
existing creases.
Bring the edges to the
center. This is known as the
petal fold.
Mountain fold the
corner behind to the
center.
Fold the edges to the
center lines and unfold.
TEAM
BLUE WOLF
BW-01DIFFICULTY: ★★★
USE STARTING METHOD A ON PAGE 22
1
7 8 9
4
2
5
3
6
Completed view of
step 7.
Turn
over
Turn over
Switch the creases
and fold.
Bring and toward
the point indicated by the
white arrows. Fold and
to the wrong side.

Completed view of
step 10 from the other
side. Repeat steps 5-12 for
corner C.
Completed view of
step 10.
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13
10
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A
B
D
C
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As Team Blue Wolf’s flagship machine,
BW-01 is equipped with the latest technology.
With a compact body and high
operational performance, BW-02 is
perfect for navigating around obstacles.
BLUE WOLF
BW-01
TEAMBLUEWOLF
BLUE WOLF
BW-02
SIZE: 29.5 X 32 FEET
WEIGHT: 1852 POUNDS
POWER UNIT: SH-228 TYPE
MAXIMUM OUTPUT: 1300-RR
MAXIMUM SPEED: MH-910
ACCELERATION FORCE: 24GG
INSTRUCTIONS: PAGE 24
MACHINE DATA
SIZE: 25.75 X 28.5 FEET
WEIGHT: 1543.25 POUNDS
MACHINE DATA
BW-03 is a massive machine which summons
maximum power to fight against rivals.
The power of this machine will be
maximized near stars which have
higher gravity. This machine is able
to race on the ground as fast as in
zero-gravity space. In addition, it has
excellent endurance and higher battle
capacity.
BLUE WOLF
BW-03
BLUE WOLF
FORMATION
SIZE: 29.5 X 32.75 FEET
WEIGHT: 2094.5 POUNDS
MACHINE DATA
SIZE: 11.5 X 46 FEET
INTENSITY LEVEL: 60
MACHINE DATA
MACHINE DATA KEY
RR = REVOLUTION RAY
MH = MACH HEAT
GG = GAMMA GRAVITY
*Fictional units of
measurement used in
space in the future.
COMBINE ALL 3! TEAM
6 7
KARUSAURUS
Team Yellow Shark
enters a dark and
dangerous area. This
monster must be one
of the legendary giant
monsters called the
Karusaurus!
The machines of
Team Yellow Shark
are transforming!
The three racers
combine into one
shark-shaped battle
machine! They will
soon engage the
monster in battle.
This is a very
dangerous situation,
so we must leave.
We are sorry to tell
you we must end our
broadcast now!
VS

Robogami Kit
Fold Your Own Robots and Battle Your Friends
Muneji Fuchimoto
64 Pages | Paperback | 8 x 8 (203 x 203 mm)
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Imagine a 3-D sci-fi world filled to the teeth with
robots, cosmic weapons, and mutant scorpions, all
in the palm of your hands. Robogami Kit transforms
the traditional Japanese art of origami into an
action-packed hobby that provides endless hours of
entertainment. Everything you need to get started is
right here.
Discover how easy and fun it is to become a true
master of Robogami. Revel in your creations,
unleash your imagination, and give in to the new
artistic addiction that is Robogami.
About the Author
Muneji Fuchimoto is the president and art director
of graphic design firm SCOG Design Inc. Inspired
by a project his son made in his kindergarten class,
Fuchimoto began creating original origami designs
in 2005. He is the author of multiple origami books
in Japan and is known for his unique robot and
animal designs.
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• A 64-page book with step-by-step folding
instructions and full-color photos of all the
projects
• Twenty-five (8 x 8 inch [203 x 203 mm]) sheets
of two-color, two-sided origami paper
This ORIROBO was developed
based on the SUPER
ORIROBO that saved the Earth
from danger long ago.
ORIROBO
OR201
TYPE FIGHTER
POWER ★★★★★
SPEED ★★★★★★
OFFENSIVE
POWER
★★★★★★
DEFENSIVE
POWER
★★★★★★
FEATURES
» MEGA SHOULDER
ATTACK
» MEGA KICK
» MEGA CRUSH PUNCH
ABILITY
TO FLY
X
MACHINE DATA
LEVEL
28
FOLDING DIFFICULTY
★★★★★★★
Make starting shape
B, as shown on page 11.
Turn over
Fold along the outermost
creases while pinching the
corners in half, flattening them
up and down.
Completed view of
step 2.
Pleat along the
creases shown.
Zoom
in
Crease firmly and
unfold, opening out the
layers.
Pinch mountain folds
along the creases shown.
Collapse down along
the existing creases as
shown.
Repeat steps 4-7 on the
three remaining corners.
Rotate
Turn
over
Fold along the
outermost creases while
pinching the corners in half,
standing them up.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
SHOWN ON PAGE 5
20 21
DATE: 2245.05.12 | REPORT:
The WORKROBO are unexpectedly attacked by legions of mysterious enemy
robots. Intelligence report reveals the threat is a deadly new form of SHRED.
WORKROBO lack capability to fight and are immediately destroyed.
UPDATE:
Improved ORIROBO fight against
new form of SHRED. During battle,
SHRED copies the ORIROBOS’
characteristics and mutates
making defeat impossible. A new
solution is imperative to destroy
SHRED once and for all.
WORKROBO WR02
PAGE 12
ORIROBO 0R201
PAGE 20
SHRED 310
PAGE 27
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COSMO
POWER
GUARD
NOTE: FOR THIS MODEL, USE A SHEET
OF PAPER THAT IS 1/4 OF THE SIZE
USED FOR THE SOLDIERS.
FOLDING DIFFICULTY
★★★★★★★
HOW TO EQUIP A SOLDIER WITH A COSMO POWER GUARD
A
B
Insert the circled section
of the flap into either
pocket A or B.
COSMO POWER GUARD
inserted into pocket A of
ORISOLDIER N534.
COSMO POWER GUARD
inserted into pocket B of
ORISOLDIER N534.
Valley fold as shown
and unfold.
Fold corner A down
while opening out the side
layers as shown.
A
Fold the corner back as
shown.
Repeat steps 3–5 on the
other corner.
Turn
over
Completed view of
step 7.
COSMO POWER GUARD is
complete!
Turn
over
Mountain fold
diagonally and unfold.
Fold two opposite
corners to the center.
Mountain fold the edges
into the center.
1 2 3
4
7
5
8
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Paper Cut Planet
Over 150 Paper Cutting Patterns
Kai Iwami
Paper
PlanetPlanetOver 150 paper cutting patterns
Cut
120 Pages | Paperback | 8 1
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
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Travel the world with over 150 paper cutting motifs.
Simply trace, fold, and cut the designs to create
unique cards, gifts, and stationery.
Perfect for scrapbooking, card-making, and other
papercrafts, choose from over 150 quick and easy
paper cutting patterns including animals, food,
popular pastimes, and iconic landmarks from across
the globe.
Full-size templates are featured throughout, so all
you need is some paper and scissors to get started
straight away!
About the Author
Kai Iwami is an illustrator and papercrafter based in
Tokyo, Japan. She has written numerous books on
paper cutting and kirigami.
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Also Available:
Instructions and Patterns for
150 Intricate Cutouts
Akiko Murooka
Decorative
Papercutting
Decorative Papercutting
Instructions and Patterns for
150 Intricate Cutouts
Akiko Murooka
Paperback
8 1
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
112 pages
25 Easy to Make 3D Cards for All Occasions
Takami Suzuki
Playful Pop-Up Cards
25 Easy to Make 3D Cards for All
Occasions
Takami Suzuki
Paperback
8 1
⁄2 x 8 1
⁄2 (215 x 215 mm)
128 pages
76 Pandas | 77 Bamboo | 78 llama | 79 sheep |
Templates on pages 70–71
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77
78
79
80
81
82
83
The Animal KingdomMoti
fcollection
80 kangaroos | 81 camel |
82 seal | 83 otters |
Templates on pages 72–73
68 The aniMal kingdoM THE PrOJECTS 69
5 Tower Bridge
Tools: Scissors, craft knife
folding Technique: Single geometric fold
▲
Mountain fold
use a craft knife to carefully cut out the
windows and cables
▲
use craft knife
use craft knife
carefully cut out
the clock hands
Mountain fold
▲
Mountain fold
use a craft
knife to cut out
the windows
and tire
unfold the paper and cut out these two
boxes on one side only
▲
Mountain fold
use a craft knife to cut out all windows
9 Double-Decker Bus
6 Big Ben
7 Terrier
folding Technique: no fold
8 St. Paul's Cathedral
use craft knife or
eyeleteer to cut
out the eye
22 world landMarks icons THE PrOJECTS 23
1
2
3
4
World Landmarks Icons
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6
7
8
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1 arc de Triomphe | 2 eiffel Tower | 3 Poodle |
4 carousel | Templates on pages 20–21
5 Tower Bridge | 6 Big Ben | 7 Terrier | 8 st. Paul's cathedral |
9 double-decker Bus | Templates on pages 22–23
Moti
fcollection
18 world landMarks icons THE PrOJECTS 19

Draw Manga Faces for Expressive Characters
Learn to Draw More Than 900 Faces
Aya Hosoi
⁄4 x 10 3
⁄4 (210 x 275 mm)
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Sure, drawing faces is one of the most challenging
aspects of manga. But Draw Manga Faces for
Expressive Characters is here to help! This
fantastically comprehensive book includes more
than 900 sample illustrations that teach key
elements for capturing facial expressions and
emotions for manga characters.
Learn to draw:
With more than 900 sample illustrations,
you're well on your way to mastering the most
expressive manga faces ever!
About the Author
Aya Hosoi is a self-taught freelance illustrator. She
works in anime and game production. In addition,
she also designs covers for CDs and other media.
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• Basic characters, faces, and expressions: boys
and girls, men and women, from babies to
teens, adults to elderly characters
• Specific character types: school girls, villains,
sweethearts, heroes, gentle souls, go getters,
and more
• Positive expressions: relaxed, adoring,
mischievous, confident, and more
• Negative expressions: outraged, embarrassed,
stressed, spiteful, and more
160 DRAW MANGA FACES FOR EXPRESSIVE CHARACTERS Color Illustration 161
Adding More Details
5. Here’s the dress with finished
shading. You can create depth
and volume in her billowing skirt
with large shadows. The strong
contrast between the light value
of her skirt and the dark value of
its shadowy folds really brings
her outfit to life.
1. Time for her blouse. Don’t forget about how the
movement of her arms affects the wrinkles and
shadows of the shirt. For realistic shadows, pay
attention to the direction of the light source. In this
case, her whole back could be cast in shadow, but
instead we’ve made a style decision to keep her
blouse looking bright.
2. Slip in some shading to pump up the volume of
those ruffles. Even though the line art has already
done the work of defining each fold, you can
use shadows to develop their shape even further.
We’ve chosen not to shade the underside of her
skirt this time.
3. Finish by giving her shoes and socks a bit of
shading too. Take a moment to zoom out and
look at the entire image. Does your shading look
balanced? Are all the shadows cast in the same
direction?
COLORING EYES
The windows to the soul deserve some extra attention! Follow these steps to create expressive eyes:
1. Start with the darkest color,
and paint the pupil. Then softly
brush in the gradated shadow
cast by her upper eyelid and
outline her iris. Don’t forget that
the eyeball is a sphere.
2. Adjust the colors until you like
the way they look.
3. Time for lighter tones. Set a
new layer on “Linear Dodge,”
and play around with the
resulting shimmery effect. Try
adding a streak of light on the
bottom of her iris and softer
light on the top. Erase a bit in
the middle to amp up the
shininess and roundness of
the eye.
4. Return to your coloring layer
and add a highlight.
5. For a glossy finishing touch,
you can accentuate your
highlight with a little more white
set at a lower opacity. So dewy!
164 DRAW MANGA FACES FOR EXPRESSIVE CHARACTERS Color Illustration Gallery 165
Color Illustration Gallery
Character Types 4948 DRAW MANGA FACES FOR EXPRESSIVE CHARACTERS
Perhaps this woman
is a military spy.
She's got a
mysterious and
sharp look in her
eyes.
An almost tearful
moment in her hideout.
Even villains get lonely
sometimes.
3.4 Villain
Don't forget to draw your villains in
moments of pleasure too.
This particular fellow is a gang
leader with scores of underlings.
Remember to reflect the villain's
power and arrogance in the face
and whole body. Villains also
tend to more sculpted, angular
features with suspicious eyes.
Try adding scars for an extra
villainous design!
No doubt about it—these guys are evil! Aim for a cunning and
cold-hearted look.
Hmph!
Fool!
Ha
(sarcastic laughter)

Drawing Manga People and Poses
Ryo Hirata
⁄4 x 10 3
⁄4 (210 x 275 mm)
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Learn to draw people in a variety of different poses
with Drawing Manga People and Poses. Lessons
begin with the basics—drawing from photos,
vantage points, people, and objects. Once you've
got the basics covered, you'll follow along with step
by steps and find tips and advice for everyday,
around the house, and at work and play poses.
All in all, you'll find more than 800 poses to emulate
and make your own!
Drawing Manga People and Poses also includes
helpful Q A sections, covering subjects like
drawing from reference materials, understanding
skeletal and muscular anatomy, drawing cartoons,
and how to know when a project is finished.
Includes:
With more than 800 poses, you're well on your
way to creating any character you can imagine!
About the Author
Ryo Hirata is a Japanese anime and manga artist.
He is the author of four how to draw manga titles
published in Japan. He freelances with video game
production companies such as Electronic Arts and
Production IG, working on character design for
animated games.
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• Important basic drawing lessons, including
scaling, dimension, perspective, and more
• Lessons and samples for drawing poses from
everyday life, like texting, opening a wallet, and
eating
• Around-the-house poses, such as opening
doors and windows, getting dressed, and
cleaning
• At work and play poses including using a
computer, taking photos, stretching, and
playing video games
166 DRAWING MANGA PEOPLE AND POSES Art Gallery 167
Art Gallery
Eating (Original drawings on pages 78-79)
Monochromatic version created with
a light layer of shading.
Check out these colored and shaded illustrations developed from the drawings in the book.
Drawing Basics for People Objects 3332 DRAWING MANGA PEOPLE AND POSES
Compare at the Same Size
Here is a comparison of her feet
with the smaller drawing enlarged
to match the size of the original.
Can you see how each line has been
simplified and streamlined?
Line Drawings vs. Shading
When it comes to line drawings, an object with lots of small, thin, white-on-white details usually
calls for measuring and drawing each component individually. But if you're using watercolors or
digital shading instead of pencils and pens, you can make your life a lot easier by using strong
contrast to suggest the overall shapes.
Level of Detail
Out in the world, the farther away something is from us, the less we see. For clear and lifelike
illustrations, adjust the amount of detail you draw depending on the distance between the viewer
and the subject. You may be tempted to load on the details for both close-ups and far away
shots, but moderation can bring realism to your drawings.
When coloring, start
out by shading in the
darkest values of the
object with a big brush.
Then come back in with
a thin white pen and
add the bristles back
on top.
These drawings show the
same person wearing the
same clothing. However,
much more detail is visible
in the close-up drawing,
including the strands of her
hair, the wrinkles of her
clothes and the details of
her shoes and feet.
Close-Up
Far Away
Close-Up Far Away
64 DRAWING MANGA PEOPLE AND POSES Everyday Life 65
2.7 Using an Umbrella
Let's take a look at the stages of opening an umbrella. As our figure lifts
her translucent plastic umbrella, her posture shifts. See how her her
head and shoulders tilt to compensate for the movement of her arms?
Make sure that your character and her
umbrella are on the same plane. Visualizing
the rim of the open umbrella as a circle can
help you figure out a good angle.
Pay attention to the shape and underlying metal
structure of the clear umbrella. Did you draw all the
spines showing through the translucent plastic?
Keep checking the photo and adjusting your drawing
as you go along. But don't get so obsessed with
accuracy you forget to look at the image as a whole!
As you draw, stop, assess, erase a bit and draw
some more. Little by little, your drawing will grow
more lifelike.

Artfully Embroidered
Motifs and Patterns for Bags and More
Naoko Shimoda
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
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Artfully Embroidered reinvents vintage embroidery
through a modern aesthetic. You'll enjoy traditional
Japanese and western motifs that are made new
with color and embellishment, and 25 embroidered
patterns demonstrating the beauty of the
traditional designs while keeping the projects fresh
and modern-looking. Step-by-step instructions and
templates allow you to create lovely sewn or
embroidered projects, or use the embroidery motifs
on your own designs.
Discover a variety of projects including handbags,
totes, clutches, and coin purses, as well as
wallets, handkerchiefs, and brooches. In addition,
there are visual examples of embroidery used as
embellishment on clothing and linens. Also included
are pattern inserts for selected projects. Whether
you are a sewist, an embroiderer, or a handbag
maven, you'll find gorgeous embroidery designs you
won't want to miss!
About the Author
Naoko Shimoda is the author of many needlework
books in Japan. She teaches many kinds of
needlework classes and her designs are found all
over the website Ravelry! She lives in Japan.
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GlitzyGrannyBag
Add a dose of glamor to your daily life with this sophisticated bag.
Shiny silk taffeta is embellished with a combination of yarns, beads,
and pearls to create a stunning bag that is spacious enough to hold
all of your essentials.
Instructions on page 58
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Cut 2 front/back and 1 gusset from each:
Bag fabric (cut as rectangles), lightweight fusible interfacing (cut as
rectangles), lining fabric, medium-weight fusible interfacing
Cut 4 bias strips
without seam
allowance from:
Binding fabric
Front/back
Gusset
Fold
Cut two rectangles each of bag fabric
and lightweight fusible interfacing
243/4”(63 cm)
113/4”(30
cm)
351/2”
(90 cm)
311/2”(80 cm)
93/4”
(25 cm)
101/4”
(26
cm)
13/4” (4.5 cm)
17”(43 cm)
Bias strips
Front/back (ws)
Lightweight fusible interfacing (rs) Medium-weight fusible interfacing (rs)
Lightweight fusible interfacing (rs) for gusset or
medium-weight fusible interfacing (rs) for gusset lining
Front/back lining (ws)
Gusset (ws) or
gusset lining (ws)
Make 2 Make 2
Make 1 gusset +
1 gusset lining
1 2
3
Leave seam allowance and trim into
shape
23/4”(7 cm)
3/8”(1 cm)
1/4”(0.5 cm)11/2”(4 cm)
Center
Front (rs) Back (rs)
1
2
Adhere the interfacing
1 Adhere a rectangular lightweight fusible interfacing piece to the wrong side of both rectangular front/back pieces.
2 Adhere medium-weight fusible interfacing to the wrong side of both front/back lining pieces.
3 Adhere lightweight fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the gusset. Adhere medium-weight fusible interfacing the
wrong side of the gusset lining.
Embroider the front and back
1 Transfer the front embroidery motif on pattern sheet A to the front, then embroider and embellish with beads, as
indicated on the pattern sheet on pattern sheet A. Refer to page 53 for instructions on attaching beads. Use the
template to cut out the front, leaving 3/8”(1 cm) seam allowance.
2 Position the back embroidery motif on the back following measurements indicated in the diagram below and transfer.
Follow same process as front to embroider, then trim the back.
GlitzyGrannyBag S H O W N O N PA G E 8
Fabric
• Bag: 311/2”x 351/2”(80 x 90 cm) of
beige silk taffeta
• Lining: 311/2”x 351/2”(80 x 90 cm) of
black and white textured print
• Binding: 93/4”x 17”(25 x 43 cm) of
black textured solid
Interfacing
• Lightweight fusible: 311/2”x 351/2”(80
x 90 cm)
• Medium-weight fusible: 311/2”x 351/2”
(80 x 90 cm)
Embroidery Supplies
• Kite string in white
• Sashiko thread in gray
• Linen embroidery floss in gray and
black
• Cotton twist yarn in black/natural
combination
• Buttonhole thread in black
Beads
• Forty-seven 5 mm freshwater pearls
in gray
• Seven 5 x 10 mm faceted marquise
beads in black onyx
• Two hundred and fifty 11/0 glass
seed beads in matte nickel (such as
Miyuki Delica)
Handle Findings
• Two 101/4”(26 cm) long pieces of
11/2”(4 cm) wide grosgrain ribbon in
black
• Two 193/4”(1.8 cm) long pieces of 1/16”
(0.2 cm) wide rope
• Four 3/4”(1.8 cm) wide metal
rectangular rings
• Seam allowance is not included. Add 3/8”(1 cm) seam allowance to all
piece edges, unless otherwise noted.
• Trace and cut out the front/back and gusset templates on pattern sheet A.
Cut out each piece according to the diagrams below.
• Note: For the front/back, cut out two 113/4”x 243/4”(30 x 63 cm) rectangles
each of bag fabric and lightweight fusible interfacing. You will interface
and embroider each piece before trimming into shape using the template.
• Cut out the following pieces, which do not have templates, according to
the measurements below:
– Bias strips: 13/4”x 101/4”(4.5 x 26 cm) of binding fabric
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
CONSTRUCTION STEPS
MATERIALS
Sew using 3/8”(1 cm) seam allowance, unless
otherwise noted.
ARTFULLYEMBROIDERED 58 59
GLITZYGRANNYBAG
SequinedKnotBag
This Azuma style bag is
lightweight and distinctively
fashionable. Appropriately
placed square iridescent
sequins make the polka dot
pattern all the more dazzling.
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Teeny Tiny Menagerie
380 Whimsical Wonderful Animal Embroidery Motifs
Noriko Komurata
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄8 (210 x 258 mm)
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Stitch 380 adorable animals and a few surprises!
At last, this cute collection of Japanese embroidered
animal motifs is finally available in the United States!
From animals and insects to borders and alphabet
letters, you can pick, choose, and even combine
elements to make a one-of-a-kind embroidered
motif.
These original creatures are the perfect way to add a
personal touch to any item.
About the Author
Noriko Komurata was born in 1969 and studied
fashion in college. After exhibiting her work at craft
fairs, Noriko became well known for her handmade
stuffed animals and embroidered goods. In addition
to selling her handcrafted wares at local shops
in Japan, Noriko regularly contributes to craft
magazines and has written several stitching books.
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Instructions on pages 54-55 Instructions on pages 56-57
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Outline stitch
(light pink)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)
(brick red)
Lazy daisy stitch
(light pink)
French knot stitch (near black)
(light brown)
Straight stitch (light pink)
Straight stitch (olive green)
(dark brown)
Backstitch
(olive green)
(dark brown)
(yellow, 2
strands)
(light blue)
Straight stitch
(tan)
French knot stitch
(near black)
(yellow)
(light green)
Outline
stitch
Straight stitch
(light pink)
Outline stitch
(dark brown)
Straight stitch
(near black)
(sky blue)
Straight stitch (sky blue)
French knot stitch
(near black)
Straight stitch (tan)
(light pink)
Outline stitch (yellow)
Outline stitch (dark brown)
Straight stitch
(yellow)
(brick red)
French knot stitch
(near black)
Outline stitch (light pink)
Backstitch (brick red)
Running stitch (brick red)Straight stitch
(dark gray)
(light pink)
(dark gray)
French knot stitch (yellow,
2 strands, wrap twice)
French knot stitch (white,
French knot stitch (light orange,
Outline stitch
(dark brown)French knot stitch
(dark brown, wrap twice) Straight stitch (chestnut
brown and dark brown)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)
Straight stitch
(near black)
Outline stitch
(near black)
Straight stitch (taupe)
(taupe, 2
strands)
(olive green,
2 strands)
(taupe, 2 strands)
(olive green)
(taupe, 2 strands)
(brown, 2 strands)
Straight stitch (dark brown)
(taupe)
Outline stitch
(dark brown)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)
Straight stitch (taupe
and dark brown)
French knot stitch
(dark brown, wrap twice)
Straight stitch (light brown
and dark brown)
Straight stitch (dark
brown)
Outline stitch
(dark brown)
Straight stitch (brown
and dark brown)
(taupe)
French knot stitch
(brown, wrap twice)
(brown)
(brown)
(taupe)
Outline stitch
(taupe)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)
Straight stitch (brown
and dark brown)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)
* Use satin stitch to fill all designs, unless
otherwise noted.
* Use one strand of embroidery floss for all
designs, unless otherwise noted.
* When making French knots, wrap the thread
around the needle once, unless otherwise noted.
* For areas stitched with multiple colors of
embroidery floss, refer to the photo for color
placement.
Stitching Guide
115
124
125
126
123
122
120
116
117
118
119
(brick red)
(straw)
Straight stitch (near black)
French knot stitch
(dark brown)
(brick red)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)
(chestnut brown)
Straight stitch
(near black)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)Backstitch
(dark brown)
(light orange)
Outline stitch (taupe)
Backstitch (sky blue)
Outline stitch (sky blue)
French knot stitch (olive green, wrap twice)
Straight stitch (yellow
and dark brown)
Outline stitch (taupe)
Backstitch
(dark brown)
Straight stitch
(dark brown)
(straw)
Straight stitch
(taupe)
121
112 113
Running Stitch
Step One
Backstitch
1 out
2 in
3 out
7 out
6 in
5 out 4 3 2 1
Basic Stitches
All of the designs in this book can be made using 15 basic embroidery stitches. The following guide shows the simple
steps used to create each of these stitches.
Step Two
3 out
1 out
2 in
1
2
3
4 in5 out
Step One
Step Two
Outline Stitch
1 out
2 in
3 out
1
3 5 out
2 4 in
Step One
Step Two
Couching Stitch
2 in
A out
1 out
3 out
2 strands
1 strand
B in 1
2
3
4
in
6
in
5
out
A
* Note: This photo uses two different colors of
thread for visual clarity. Refer to individual project
instructions for actual thread color.
* Note: This stitch is worked from left to right.
Step One
Step Two
Running stitch is used to
create the stitching detail
on the pocket in motif 119
in the Storybook Friends
collection on page 52.
Backstitch is used
to create the water
ripples in motif
159 in the Busy
Bugs collection on
page 59.
Outline stitch is
used to create the
dog silhouette
in motif 94 in
the Storybook
Friends collection
on page 42.
Couching stitch is used to
create the dragonfly’s body
in motif 139 in the Busy
Bugs collection on page 58.

Stumpwork Flowers
Sachiko Morimoto
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄8 (210 x 258 mm)
16
Stumpwork Flowers offers a modern perspective
on the traditional floral motifs that have been a
stumpwork mainstay for centuries. There are 19
beautiful designs to choose from, and 8 projects
showing how to use the motifs to embellish pillows,
napkins, pouches, book covers, and more.
The clear, step-by-step instructions and diagrams
make this book ideal for those new to stumpwork,
and embroiderers of all abilities will not fail to be
inspired by the wonderful blend of modern and
traditional designs.
About the Author
Sachiko Morimoto has lived in London, England
since 1989. She teaches needlework and
embroidery in London, and occasionally holds
workshops in Japan. She studied at the Royal
School of Needlework and graduated with a BA
in traditional hand embroidery. To learn about
upcoming events with Sachiko Morimoto, visit her
website, Creative English Needlework Studio:
www.ceneedlework.co.uk
17
18 19
Camomile
PAGE 84
Camomile Pouch
PAGE 86
98 99
Instructions
1.Enlarge the template 150% to create a full-size template. Trace the
motif onto a piece of main fabric slightly larger than the finished project
dimensions. Make sure to position the motif correctly.
2.Embroider the motif, as shown below.
3.Cut out front and back, adding a 3cm (1¼in) seam allowance at the
top and a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance on all other sides.
4.Zigzag stitch along the seam allowances. Align front and back with
right sides together and sew along three sides, stopping 2cm (¾in)
from the top on one side.
5.Fold the top over twice and sew. Thread the twill tape through the
opening and knot the ends together to complete the pouch.
Materials
• Main fabric (linen):
50 x 60cm (19¾in x 23¾in)
• Twill tape: 70cm (27½in) of
1.2cm (½in) wide twill tape
• Embroidery floss: 471, 727,
3078, 3346, 3347, 3821, 3822
Dill Pouch* Shown on page 25
Stitch Guide
Stem stitch...................page 114
Straight stitch...............page 115
French knot stitch........page 119
Project Diagram
Embroidery Diagram Template
* Enlarge 150% to create full-size template
Straight
stitch
471 (2)
Stem stitch
3347 (2)
French knot stitch,
alternating colours
as desired and
wrapping thread
once or twice
727 (2)
3822 (2)
3822 (3)
3821 (2)
3078 (2)
3347 (2)
3347 (3)
3347 (3)
3347 (3)
3347 (3)
3343 (3)
Twill tape
1.2 x 70cm
(½in x 27½in)
2cm (¾in)
Tube to thread
tape through
Opening for tape
Stop sewing here
Main fabric
(cut 2)
Template
26cm (10¼in)
3cm (1¼in)
22cm
(8¾in)
Fold top over
twice to make
2.2cm (⅞in) wide
Knot
ends
together
Stumpwork
close-up
20 21
Lavender
PAGE 88
Lavender Book Cover
PAGE 90

Wild Tame Needlefelt Animals
24 Adorable Animals to Needlefelt with Wool
Saori Yamazaki
⁄4 x 8 1
⁄4 (210 x 210 mm)
18
These adorable creations are simpler to create
than you can imagine! Bring to life 24 adorable
creatures—wild and tame—with wool roving, a
felting needle, and your own imagination!
Inside you'll find:
From the sweetest kitten and to clever
chimpanzees, you can create your own menagerie
of delightful needlefelted creatures.
About the Author
Saori Yamazaki was first introduced to
needlecrafts growing up in Japan. She learned to
knit and sew from her great-grandmother. Since
she began needlefelting in 2000, her work has
gained popularity and she regularly contributes to
magazines and television shows.
19
• 24 animals, from emperor penguins to sheep,
and pandas to rabbits
• Complete, photographed technique section
that gives you the skills to create
3-dimensional sculptures from wool roving
• Clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions
for each animal sculpture
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Prairie Dog
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Rabbit
18
Instructions
Project Diagram
Refer to pages 10–15 for a step-by-step photo reference
of general felting and assembly techniques.
Tip:
When making the
body, add a bit more
wool to give the
rabbit’s rear end a cute,
rounded shape.Materials (for one rabbit)
Wool roving:
• 15 g of light gray, dark gray, or black wool
• Small amount of light pink wool
• Small amount of black wool
Eyes:
• Two 4 mm diameter black eyes
1. Body: Roll a tuft of wool into a cylinder. Felt to shape the body until
it is 5½ (14 cm) around the middle. Add wool to the rabbit’s rear end
and felt into a rounded shape.
2. Head: Roll a tuft of wool into a cone and felt into shape. Join the
head and body, as shown on page 12.
3. Legs: Roll small tufts of wool into four thin cylinders. For the back
legs, felt one end of each leg, leaving the fibers loose at the other end
(refer to page 11). For the front legs, felt one end of each leg, rounding
slightly to create a foot, but leave the fibers loose at the other end. Attach
the legs by felting the loose fibers to the body (refer to page 11).
4. Tail: Felt a small tuft of wool to the rabbit’s rear end.
5. Ears: Roll small tufts of wool into two thin cylinders. Felt to shape
the ears, leaving the fibers loose at one end. Layer a bit of pink wool on
top of each ear and felt, concentrating the felting at the center to create
a curved shape. Attach ears by felting the loose fibers to the head (refer
to page 12).
6. Nose: Roll a tiny ball of black wool between your fingertips. Felt to
attach the nose to the head.
7. Eyes: Sew a black eye on each side of the head (refer to page 15).
Rabbit
19
3¹/8 (8 cm)
2¾ (7 cm)
5½ (14 cm)
Nose (black wool)
Body (light gray, dark
gray, or black wool)
Ear (pink wool)

318 Patchwork Patterns
Original Patchwork and Appliqué Designs by Kumiko Fujita
Kumiko Fujita
⁄2 x 10 1
⁄4 (191 x 260 mm)
20
Encore! Now available in English, 318 Patchwork
Patterns was first published in Japan in 2005.
This fun and inspiring collection of 300+ original
patchwork and appliqué blocks from designer
Kumiko Fujita shows off her amazing talent for
constructing detailed, realistic-looking motifs with
deceptively simple shapes. Quilters will enjoy poring
over the designs and templates for inspiration to
create blocks suitable for a wide variety of projects.
Patchwork and appliqué motifs are included for a
variety of themes, such as:
About the Author
Kumiko Fujita is known for her signature patchwork
and appliqué style involving the use of color and
print, especially text. She designs fabric under the
brand First of Infinity for Lecien and is the author
of multiple patchwork titles in Japan.
21
• Halloween
• Christmas
• Weddings
• New Baby
• Letters Numbers
• Vehicles
• Animals
• Flowers
• Gardening
• Cooking
• Circus
• Nautical
• Sweets and more!
1 2
5
3 4
6
001 002 003
004 005 006
001 002 003
004 005 006
001 002 003
001 002 003
004 005 006
10 318 PATCHWORK PATTERNS PATCHWORK 11
Sweets
Introduction ... 7
Patchwork
How to Use the Patchwork Templates ... 9
Sweets ... 10
Tea Time ... 12
Sewing Goods ... 13
At the Circus ... 14
Fruits and Veggies ... 16
Baskets ... 19
Vehicles ... 20
Girls’ Night Out ... 22
Rain or Shine ... 24
At the Beach ... 25
In the Kitchen ... 26
Halloween ... 28
Christmas ... 30
Just Married ... 31
Baby’s First Quilt ... 32
Down on the Farm ... 34
In the Garden ... 36
On the Water ... 38
Toy Land ... 40
Friendly Faces ... 41
Dogs ... 42
Cats ... 43
Birds ... 44
Wild and Tame ... 45
Home Sweet Home ... 46
Letters and Numbers ... 47
Contents
A Note on Fabric ... 53
Appliqué
How to Use the Appliqué Templates ... 55
Classic Flowers ... 60
Symmetry in Bloom ... 61
Wreaths... 62
Oak Leaves... 64
Hearts... 65
Circles... 66
Stems and Leaves ... 67
Love Birds ... 68
Bouquets ... 69
Tulips ... 70
Antique Roses... 71
Basic Baskets ... 72
Hearts in Bloom ... 73
Festive Florals ... 74
Flower Pots ... 75
Hawaiian Garlands ... 76
Heart Wreaths ... 77
Flower Baskets ... 78
Fruit Baskets ... 79
237 203
254
262 206
263
218
208
267
255
213
219
All of these blocks share a pink and black color scheme. When a design has a cohesive
color scheme, it is easy to combine stripes, dots, and checkered patterns effectively.
These blocks are composed entirely of red, white, and black fabrics.
Using fewer colors within a design creates a bold and modern look.
58 318 PATCHWORK PATTERNS APPliqué 59

Log Cabin Restructured
23 Log Cabin Quilt Projects with Triangles, Diamonds, Hexagons and Curves
Shizuko Kuroha
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
22
Be inspired by the versatility of the log cabin design!
In addition to learning the basics of constructing
a traditional log cabin block, with Log Cabin
Restructured, you'll see innovative ways that this
beloved motif can be used, such as diamonds,
triangles, hexagons, and curves.
Based on one of the most popular quilting motifs
in history, Shizuko Kuroha provides more than
twenty distinctly different projects constructed from
log cabin block variations, including pin cushions,
potholders, pouches, pillows, wall hangings, and
full-sized quilts.
About the Author
Shizuko Kuroha first discovered the joy of quilting
in the 1970s when she spent two years living in the
United States in Maryland. Upon returning home to
Japan, she began teaching classes and is credited
as a key figure who helped make quilting popular in
Japan. Kuroha is famous for her use of traditional
Japanese indigo fabric and her work is exhibited
around the world.
23
PARALLELOGRAM STAR QUILT
Combine traditional log cabin techniques with modern design to cre-
ate this breathtaking quilted masterpiece. A black background shows
off the dynamic starburst designs constructed from parallelogram
log cabin blocks.
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⑤
⑨
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HOW TO SEW TRADITIONAL LOG CABIN BLOCKS
Method A: Hand Piece
With this basic log cabin method, you’ll hand sew
the pieces together starting from the center and
working outward in a clockwise direction. Refer
to pages 10-13 for hand sewing tips.
Note: In the following example, all pieces are 3
⁄4 (2 cm) wide
without seam allowance. This means that the pieces will be
1 1
⁄4 (3.2 cm) wide once seam allowance has been added.
3. Align pieces 1 and 2 with right
sides together. Make two back-
stitches starting 1
⁄4 (0.6 cm)
from the edge. Stitch to the other
corner, stopping 1
⁄4 (0.6 cm) from
the edge and ending the seam
with two backstitches.
1. Draw a traditional log cabin
block following the instructions
on page 8. Transfer the pattern
onto tracing paper or a mylar
sheet to make templates for each
pattern piece. Remember, you only
need one template for identically
shaped pieces. Adhere small piec-
es of sandpaper to the templates,
as shown on page 10.
2. Arrange the templates on the
wrong side of selected fabrics
and cut out each piece, adding
1
⁄4 (0.6 cm) seam allowance
around each template.
4. Finger press the seam allowance
towards the outside. This will be the
center section of the block.
5. Align the center section and
piece 3 with right sides together
and pin.
6. Repeat step 3 to attach piece 3
to the center section.
7. Make sure to start and stop
sewing at the seam allowances.
8. Finger press the seam allowance
towards the outside.
9. Follow the same process to
attach pieces 4 and 5. The first
section of the block is now com-
plete.
attach pieces 6-9.The second sec-
tion of the block is now complete.
attach pieces -. The log cabin
block is now complete.
3
⁄4 (2 cm)
Completed view of the hand
pieced block from the wrong side.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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

1
⁄4 (0.6 cm)
1
⁄4
(0.6 cm)
2 (rs)
1 (ws)
2 backstitches
2 backstitches
1 (ws)2 (ws)
Press
3 (rs)
2 backstitches 2 backstitches
1 (ws)2 (ws)
3 (ws)
5
4
(rs)
(rs)
9
8
7
6
(ws)
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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⑤
⑨
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⑪
⑥
⑩
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②
③
④
⑤
⑨
⑧
⑫
⑦
⑪
⑥
⑩
BIAS BLOCK POUCHES
shown on page 24
Finished Size: 5 3
⁄4 (14.5 cm) tall x 7 7
⁄8 (20.1 cm) wide x 1 1
⁄2
(4 cm) deep
Pouch template is located on Pattern Sheet A.
Variation 1
Construction Steps
1. Make the log cabin block
Cut out strips for the log cabin block pieces. All strips should be 3
⁄8 (1 cm) wide without seam
allowance. This means the pieces will be 7
⁄8 (2.2 cm) wide once the seam allowance has been
added. Sew the pieces together in numerical order to make the log cabin block. Note: Variations
1 and 2 use the same size block.
Variation 2
Binding (gray solid)
Quilting
3
⁄8 (0.8 cm)
3
⁄8 (0.8 cm) 3
⁄8 (0.8 cm)
3
⁄8 (0.8 cm)
7 1
⁄4 (18.5 cm)
10 3
⁄4 (27.5 cm)
Beige
print
Beige
print
Gray
solid
Gray
solid
3
⁄8 (1 cm)
Counter
clockwise
Binding (indigo solid)
Indigo
solid
Indigo
print
Quilting
2. Quilt and trim the block
Layer the block, batting, and backing. Baste,
then quilt as shown in the diagram at right. Use
the template on Pattern Sheet A to mark the fin-
ishing lines and notches. Trim into shape, leaving
3
⁄8 (0.8 cm) seam allowance.
Backing
Batting
Block
Top
Quilting
3
⁄8 (0.8 cm)
Left Right
Bottom
Sew using 1
⁄4 (0.6 cm) seam allowances, unless otherwise noted.
Materials
Variation 1
• Scraps of beige print and gray solid cotton (for log cabin
pieces)
• Two 1 3
⁄8 x 15 3
⁄4 (3.5 x 40 cm) bias strips of gray solid
cotton (for binding)
• 8 3
⁄4 x 12 5
⁄8 (22 x 32 cm) of brown print cotton (for lining)
• 8 3
⁄4 x 12 5
⁄8 (22 x 32 cm) of gray solid cotton (for backing)
• 8 3
⁄4 x 12 5
⁄8 (22 x 32 cm) of batting
• One 7-9 (18-23 cm) long beige zipper
Variation 2
• Scraps of indigo print and indigo solid cotton (for log cabin
pieces)
• Two 1 3
⁄8 x 15 3
⁄4 (3.5 x 40 cm) bias strips of indigo solid
cotton (for binding)
• 8 3
⁄4 x 12 5
⁄8 (22 x 32 cm) of navy blue check cotton
(for lining)
• 8 3
⁄4 x 12 5
⁄8 (22 x 32 cm) of gray solid cotton
(for backing)
• 8 3
⁄4 x 12 5
⁄8 (22 x 32 cm) of batting
• One 7-9 (18-23 cm) long navy zipper
RECOMMENDED
CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUE:
Method C:
Paper Piece…page 36
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LOGCABINRESTRUCTURED

Housewarming Patchwork
77 Original Motifs and 10 Projects
Yoko Saito
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄2 (210 x 266 mm)
24
Renowned quilt artist Yoko Saito offers
quilters a cornucopia of original block
designs, ranging from traditional quilting
motifs like stars, baskets, and flowers to
more whimsical subjects like animals,
insects, and robots. Designs for ever-popular
quilted alphabets are also included.
Use these blocks in your own creations
or make one of the 10 beautiful projects
included in the book. Included are Yoko’s
signature bags, baskets, and pouches in
her uniquely charming style.
Indulge yourself in Yoko’s singular aesthetic.
Included are easy-to-use gridded templates
for enlargement of designs and piecing.
About the Author
Yoko Saito appears regularly on Japanese
television. She has been featured in magazines,
authored multiple books, and created quilt
exhibitions and workshops in France, Italy, and
Taiwan.
25
Village Table Pocket
Give your sewing tools a home of their own with this stunningly detailed pocket depicting a beau-
tiful rural village. The Church, Basic House, and Forest blocks combine to create a picturesque
scene set among a woodland of tree-printed background fabric.
Country Life 37
1 Teapot
Enjoy tea time while quilting this energizing design. I used
a muted floral print for the teapot to simulate subtly
patterned china.
1 2 3
4
5
7
8
9
✤✤ When cutting your fabric, add 1
⁄4 (0.6 cm) seam
allowance around each patchwork piece. Seam
allowance is not pictured in the construction steps.
✤✤ When adjacent pieces are divided with a gray line,
use the same fabric.
✤✤ Always press the seam allowance in the direction
indicated by the arrows.
✤✤ The marks to stop sewing at the seam allowance.
CONSTRUCTION STEPS
2 Teacup
Create a whole tea set by using coordinating fabrics for this
teacup plus the teapot and sugar bowl designs featured in
this collection. Embroider a bit of steam rising from the cup
to add a special detail.
CONSTRUCTION STEPS
✤✤ When cutting your fabric, add 1
⁄4 (0.6 cm) seam
allowance around each patchwork piece. Seam allow-
ance is not pictured in the construction steps.
✤✤ When adjacent pieces are divided with a gray line,
use the same fabric.
✤✤ Always press the seam allowance in the direction
✤✤ The marks to stop sewing at the seam allowance.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
9
Outline stitch
Outline stitch
6
10 HOUSEWARMING PATCHWORK Comforts of Home 11
PART ONE:
Spool Sewing Box
This spool-inspired box is the perfect caddy for all your sewing essentials. With a sturdy,
suitcase-shaped design and large inside pockets, this box is great for transporting your
tools to class or keeping your sewing room organized.

New Classic Patchwork
78 Original Motifs and 10 Projects
Yoko Saito
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄2 (210 x 266 mm)
26
Join renowned quilt artist Yoko Saito, who offers
you a cornucopia of original block designs in her
signature taupe quilting style. In this collection, Yoko
brings her matchless interpretation of folk-inspired
blocks: stars, crosses, triangles, pinwheels, circles,
and other geometric shapes. Though the blocks are
small in scale, each template is gridded and can
easily be increased to any size.
Use these blocks in your own creations or make one
of the 10 beautiful projects included in the book.
These include Yoko's signature bags, baskets, and
pouches in her uniquely charming style, with all
templates on an enclosed pattern sheet.
New Classic Patchwork invites you to create
beautiful patchwork projects using original blocks
from a master quilter.
About the Author
Yoko Saito appears regularly on Japanese
television. She has been featured in magazines,
authored multiple books, and created quilt
exhibitions and workshops in France, Italy, and
Taiwan.
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29 Stitched Projects from Yoko
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Sweet Simple
Patchwork Gifts
25 Charming Projects to Make
Using Classic Quilt Motifs
Hisako Arai and Yoko Sanjo
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⁄2 x 8 1
⁄2 (215 x 215 mm)
128 pages
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playfulpatchwork
playfulpatchworkis a collection of useful, fun, and creative
patchwork projects. It’s perfect for the sewing novice, or someone looking
to improve his or her sewing skills. Step-by-step instructions and photo
examples provide practical lessons on piecework, appliqué, and quilting,
all while inspiring your creativity! Plus, the book’s patchwork pointers help
you get the very best out of your projects each and every time.
This book contains hundreds of patterns,
colors, and shapes that can be used to
make purses, bags, quilts, pillows, hats,
and much more! Inside you will find tips
on selecting fabrics, guides to stitching,
patchwork terms, the correct tools to use,
and more.
You’ll find instructions on how to make:
• Colorful Coasters
• a starflower tea Cozy
• a rose Drawstring satChel
• an assemblage-style ClutCh
• a Daisy mini-Quilt
• anD muCh more!
abouttheauthor:
Born in Tokyo, Suzuko Koseki graduated from Bunka Fashion College.
In 1978, she began studying patchwork with master quilter Chuck Nohara.
She is also the author of the following title now available in English:
Patchwork Style: 35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life
(Trumpeter, 2009).
The Quilting Bible
978-1-58923-512-0
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Playful Patchwork
Happy, Colorful, and Irresistible
Ideas and Instructions for Modern
Piecework, Appliqué, and Quilting
Suzuko Koseki
Paperback
8 1
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
128 pages
Quilting Line and Color
Techniques and Designs for
Abstract Quilts
Yoshiko Jinzenji
Paperback
8 1
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
192 pages
Classic Quilts
Contemporary Style
Reiko Washizawa
Paperback
8 1
⁄4 x 11 (210 x 280 mm)
192 pages
Framed cross clutch
This pretty little bag is trimmed with fine wale corduroy, providing a stylish
touch, which makes it perfect for special occasions. I carefully position the
three Zigzag Framed Cross blocks so that the designs are not hidden by the
tab and are not too near the bottom or edges. As an added touch, I covered
the magnetic snap and button to make the bag beautiful both inside and out.
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
8
1
2
3 4
5
6
7
6 Zigzag sandwich
The linear nature of this motif makes it well-suited for quilt
borders. Piece several of these blocks together in both vertical
and horizontal repeats to make an ornate frame for your quilt.
Only you will know how quick and easy it was to make!
5 hammering Pegs
This design is reminiscent of pegs being driven into the four
sides of a wooden square. To make the “pegs” stand out,
select fabrics that contrast with the block background, but still
work well together.
Make two sets
Make four sets
✤» When cutting your fabric, add 1
⁄4 (0.6 cm) seam
allowance around each patchwork piece.
✤» When adjacent pieces are divided with a gray line, use
the same fabric.
✤» Always press the seam allowances in the direction
✤» When cutting your fabric, add 1
⁄4 (0.6 cm) seam
allowance around each patchwork piece.
✤» When adjacent pieces are divided with a gray line, use
the same fabric.
✤» Always press the seam allowances in the direction
conStruction StePS conStruction StePS
12 new classic PaTchwOrk squares rectangles 13

New Tatting
Modern Lace Motifs and Projects
Tomoko Morimoto
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
28
Tatting is a means of creating lace by looping
threads together using tiny shuttles and one's
fingers (with occasional help from a crochet hook).
It creates dainty chains and edgings as well as
single motifs and is used as edging and decorations
for textiles and clothing, as jewelry, or as large-
scale lace projects in itself. Tatting is getting new
respect in the crafting world as people discover
its traditional beauty while giving it a more modern
inflection.
With the growing interest in lace of all kinds, New
Tatting is a fantastic book for getting started in this
craft. Offering incredible step-by-step photos and
beautiful projects, New Tatting explores modern
color schemes and a fresh approach to tatting
projects; it will appeal to people who have never
tatted before as well as tatters looking for something
new and interesting.
If you are interested in lace, you'll find New Tatting
is your go-to book offering everything you need to
get started.
About the Author
Tomoko Morimoto learned tatting at a young age
from her mother in her home country of Japan. She
is an instructor at the Kasumigaoka Lace School in
Tokyo and designs original tatting patterns.
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48 49N E W T A T T I N G O N E - S H U T T L E T A T T I N G
Viola Motif
This sweet little floral motif works up quickly, which makes it perfect
for embellishing everything from gift bags to greeting cards. Each motif
requires only a small amount of thread, so this project is a great way to use
up all of your scraps...have fun experimenting with color combinations!
Viola Motif Choker
Combine simple Viola Motifs with large, lacy flowers to create this
statement-making choker. This stunning piece of jewelry may look intricate,
but is actually constructed with a continuous strand of thread. The elegant
design of this necklace complements formal attire, yet also pairs beautifully
with more casual looks.
50 51N E W T A T T I N G O N E - S H U T T L E T A T T I N G | T A T T I N G O V E R V I E W
One-Shuttle Tatting
Technique Overview
Doilies are great projects for tatting beginners. Design your own doily—
simply make several of the same motif, joining the motifs as you work,
then add an edge motif. This guide uses the Hydrangea Doily on page 42
as an example; however the basic principles apply to all projects involving
one-shuttle tatting. Please note that the photos below use different colors of
thread for visual clarity (refer to individual project instructions for specific
thread colors).
How to Join Motifs (Join to Picot: Method A)
Tat the first motif. From the second
motif onwards, join to the first motif as
you work, using Join the Picot: Method
A (refer to pages 26–27).
The first and second motifs are now
joined. Knot and hide thread ends, as
shown on page 31.
From the third motif onwards, join
to the first motif, plus the previous
motif as you work, using Join to Picot:
Method A (refer to pages 26–27).
How to Tat an Edge Motif
Estimate the length of core thread
necessary by creating a circle of thread
around the motif. Wind the shuttle with
this amount of thread plus a bit extra.
The ( ) marks where the thread will
join to the motif.
Position the ball on the left side of the
motif. Hold the shuttle in your right
hand and hold the ( ) with the index
finger of your left hand. Position the
picot from which the edge motif will
start over the ( ) and join using Join to
Picot: Method C (refer to page 28).
The first join is now complete.
Tat the chain, as shown in the Tatting
Diagram on page 53. From the second
join onwards, use Join to Picot: Method
B (refer to page 28).
The second join is now complete. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to tat the edge
motif.
As you work, adjust the tension as
necessary. To tighten, pull the shuttle
thread. To add slack, widen the space
between your stitches.
To finish, pass the shuttle thread
through the picot as indicated by the
arrow.
Knot and hide thread ends, as shown on
page 31.
321
Working thread
Shuttle thread
321
Join to Picot:
Method C
Join to Picot:
Method B654
7 8
Chain (ws)
9
102 103N E W T A T T I N G S P L I T - R I N G T A T T I N G
Sea Spray Table Runner
This design was inspired by the waves at my favorite beach. The large picots,
made using a picot gauge, are reminiscent of the spray that results from
crashing waves.

Crochet Monkey Business
A Crochet Story with Amigurumi Projects
Mitsuki Hoshi
⁄2 x 9 1
⁄2 (191 x 242 mm)
30
Follow Mockey the Monkey on his travels through
a world of crochet! It's an imaginative world, full of
wonderful crocheted friends, from Bear and Panda,
to Elephant and Rooster.
About the Author
After learning to crochet from a kit featuring her
favorite cartoon character, Mitsuki Hoshi was
inspired to start a career as an amigurumi designer.
This self-taught artist believes that everything can
be made out of yarn, from animals to food. Mitsuki
lives in Japan, where she holds classes regularly
and is the author of several craft books.
31
• Includes step-by-step illustrations of crochet
techniques
• Overview of tools and materials
• Includes project patterns and instructions for 15
friends and 10 miniature accessories!
Also Available:
Hisako and Shizue Okawa
Long-Legged Friends
Crochet Creatures to Create and Cuddle
Long-Legged Friends
Crochet Creatures to Create and
Cuddle
Hisako and Shizue Okawa
Paperback
7 1
⁄2 x 9 1
⁄2 (191 x 242 mm)
88 pages
Crochetwith
COLOR
25 Contemporary Projects for the Yarn Lover
Kazuko Ryokai
Crochet with Color
25 Contemporary Projects for
the Yarn Lover
Kazuko Ryokai
Paperback
7 1
⁄4 x 8 1
⁄4 (184 x 210 mm)
128 pages
Hello My Name is
Amineko
The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat
Nekoyama
Paperback
7 1
⁄4 x 9 1
⁄2 (184 x 242 mm)
104 pages
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mockey p. 36,
Chicken and Chick p. 60,
Parrot p. 64
Mockey is going
on an adventure!
His friends next door wave goodbye
as he departs on his big trip.
“Bon Voyage!”
40 Crochet Monkey Business Tools, Materials, Techniques 41
Insert a stitch marker
into the first single
crochet (sc) stitch of
row 2 (✩).
The first single crochet
(sc) in the first stitch of
row 2 is complete. This
stitch is represented by
the (✩).
Make another single
crochet (sc) into the
first stitch.
Reinsert the stitch
marker into the first
single crochet (sc)
stitch of row 3. Follow
the pattern and chart
on page 58 to crochet
rows 3-11.
The first single crochet
increase (inc) is com-
plete.
Following the same
process, make two
single crochet (sc)
stitches into each of
the next five stitches
for a total of 12
stitches in row 2.
Remove the stitch
marker and make the
first single crochet (sc)
stitch of row 3.
Start row 12 by making
four single crochet (sc)
stitches. To make a
decrease in the fifth
stitch, insert the hook
into the next stitch,
yarn over (yo), and pull
the yarn through the
stitch. There will be
two loops on the hook.
Insert the hook into
the next stitch, yarn
over (yo), and pull
the yarn through the
stitch. There will be
three loops on the
hook now.
Yarn over and pull
the yarn through all
three loops.
ROWS 12-13:
DECREASING
Row 12 will have 30
stitches and row 13
will have 24 stitches.
This means that you’ll
need to decrease 6
stitches each row.
One single crochet
decrease (dec) is
complete.
Am
I done
yet?!
INSTRUCTIONS: Squirrel p. 84, Red Maple Leaf p. 110,
Ginkgo Leaf p. 110, Acorn p. 112, Mushroom p. 114
Mockey takes photos of
the beautiful foliage.
He meets a squirrel who is busy gathering acorns.
18 Crochet Monkey Business Meet Mockey and His Friends 19

Simply Sewn
Clothes for Every Season
Michiyo Ito
simply
sewn
clothes for
every season
Michiyo Ito
⁄4 x 11 1
⁄4 (210 x 285 mm)
32
Discover easy-to-wear and easy-to-make clothing
and accessories for all seasons in Simply Sewn.
The 31 versatile, contemporary designs in this book
include dresses, shirts, pants, and jackets that are
comfortable and figure-friendly. Uncomplicated
accessories, including scarfs, wraps, and bags,
add even more options to the collection. The simple
modern shapes found throughout allow for easy
combinations to create a stylish everyday wardrobe.
Numerous step-by-step photos and illustrations,
as well as the full-size pattern pieces in a range
of sizes, make this book perfect for sewists of all
levels.
Simply Sewn offers many ideas for wearing the
garments year round. A summery sleeveless dress
is transformed into a winter look when it is layered
with a turtleneck or cozy shrug, and checked capris
work into fall when topped with a warm vest. With a
variety of pattern options and versatile styles, you’ll
fill your wardrobe in no time with these easy-to-
make-and-wear garments.
About the Author
Michiyo Ito is the founder of May Me, a clothing line
based in Yokohama, Japan, that features simple,
pretty, and timeless designs. She is the author of
two books in Japan featuring May Me clothing.
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Quilted Vest
25
32
This beautifully constructed vest is perfect for those in between days
when you need an extra layer but it’s too warm for a bulky jacket. Full of
special details such as a shirttail hem, angled pockets, and contrasting
trim, you’re sure to receive compliments on this one-of-a-kind design.
94 SIMPLY SEWN
Cutting Instructions Construction Steps
Finished Size
Materials
PROJECTS: WRAP AROUND JACKET 95
1 Sew the pleats, make the gathers, and sew each
top piece to the corresponding bottom piece
(see page 71).
2 Sew the two top fronts to the top back at the
shoulders (see page 72).
3 Attach the sleeves (see page 51).
4 Sew the front and back together, starting from
the sleeve hem and stopping at the bottom hem.
Hem the sleeves (see page 65).
5 Make the hood, as shown on page 96.
6 Finish the center front opening and hem the
bottom (see page 73).
7 Make the loop, as shown on page 96.
8 Sew the buttons to the left front, following
placement indicated on pattern sheet.
• 391⁄2 x 122 (100 x 310 cm)
of khaki wool gauze
• 113⁄4 x 193⁄4 (30 x 50 cm)
of fusible interfacing
• 783⁄4 (200 cm) of 1⁄2 (1.3 cm)
wide linen tape
• Two 3⁄4 (1.8 cm) diameter
buttons
19 Shown on page 26
Wrap Around Jacket
Bust Length
S 391⁄2 (100 cm) 311⁄2 (80 cm)
M 41 (104 cm) 311⁄2 (80 cm)
L 44 (112 cm) 321⁄4 (82 cm)
XL 471⁄4 (120 cm) 321⁄4 (82 cm)
e-4:
Sleeve
(cut 2)
Fold
Apply fusible
interfacing to
seam allowance
e-2: Top
back (cut 1)
11⁄4 (3 cm)
3⁄4
(2 cm)
e-3:
Bottom back
(cut 1)
Loop
(cut 2)
3⁄4 x 4
(2 x 10 cm)
122(310cm)
e-5:
Hood
(cut 1)
5⁄8
(1.5 cm)
391⁄2 (100 cm)
11⁄4 (3 cm)
e-1: Top
front (cut 2)
Apply fusible
interfacing to
seam allowance
e-3:
Bottom front
(cut 1)
11⁄4 (3 cm)
11⁄4 (3 cm)
e-3:
Bottom front
(cut 1)
Apply a 3⁄4
(2 cm) wide
strip of fusible
interfacing to
seam allowance
5⁄8
(1.5
cm)
e-5:
Hood
(cut 1)
Trace and cut out the templates from pattern sheet #3.
Add 3⁄8 (1 cm) seam allowances, unless otherwise noted.
= Apply fusible interfacing after cutting out fabric pieces.
Cut two 3⁄4 x 4 (2 x 10 cm) loops.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 + 8
Sew using 3⁄8 (1 cm) seam allowances,
unless otherwise noted.Winter
You can still wear your favorite pieces from other
seasons during the winter simply by layering.
Mix and match the outerwear designs included
in this section with your beloved blouses and
dresses to enjoy them all year long!
Polka Dot Bolero
This ladylike little jacket is a truly versatile piece.
Wear it as a stylish topper over a skirt or dress,
or pair it with jeans and a T-shirt for a more casual
look. Try a warmer material for layering in winter,
such as a playful polka dotted wool. Wool is much
easier to work with than you think. Just try it!
37
27

34 Also Available:
Cut-Up Couture
Edgy Upcycled Garments
to Sew
Koko Yamase
Paperback
7 1
⁄4 x 9 1
⁄4 (184 x 236 mm)
88 pages
Shape Shape
Sewing Clothing Patterns to
Wear Multiple Ways
Natsuno Hiraiwa
Paperback
7 1
⁄2 x 9 3
⁄4 (191 x 245 mm)
112 pages
Shape Shape 2
Sewing for Minimalist Style
Natsuno Hiraiwa
Paperback
8 x 10 1
⁄4 (203 x 260 mm)
120 pages
Simple Modern Sewing
8 Basic Patterns to Create 25
Favorite Garments
Shufu-to-Seikatsusha
Paperback
8 1
⁄4 x 11 1
⁄4 (210 x 285 mm)
128 pages
I am Cute Dresses
25 Simple Designs to Sew
Sato Watanabe
Paperback
7 1
⁄4 x 10 (184 x 254 mm)
120 pages
Carry Me
20 Boutique Bags to Sew
Yuka Koshizen
Paperback
7 1
⁄2 x 9 1
⁄2 (191 x 242 mm)
112 pages
Free-Style Handmade
Bags Skirts
Editors at Woongjin Publishing
Paperback
8 1
⁄2 x 11 (215 x 280 mm)
144 pages
KOKO YAMASE
Edgy
Upcycled
Garments
to Sew
COUTURECUT-UP
NAT S U N O H I R A I WA
shapeshape
Sewing
Clothing Patterns
to Wear
Multiple Ways
NAT S U N O H I R A I WA
shape
shape
Sewing for Minimalist Style
Shufu-To-Seikatsusha
Simple
Modern
Sewing
8 Basic Patterns to Create
25 Favorite Garments
35

DIY Wrap Bracelets
25 Designs Using Beads, Thread, Charms, Ribbon, Cord, and More
Keiko Sakamoto
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄8 (210 x 258 mm)
36
Capitalizing on one of the hottest jewelry trends, DIY
Wrap Bracelets presents a collection of 25
beautifully beaded accessories that would be at
home on the shelves of the most stylish designer
boutiques. DIY Wrap Bracelets also includes
coordinating necklaces, earrings, and brooches
made from a variety of materials, such as leather,
gemstones, pearls, beads, fabric, and thread.
Step-by-step color photographs illustrate general
jewelry-making techniques, while detailed diagrams
provide instructions for individual designs. As an
added bonus, the author provides suggestions on
how to combine different designs and achieve the
fashionable layered look.
About the Author
Keiko Sakamoto worked as a floral designer for
over 10 years before launching her jewelry business.
In 1999, she opened her shop called Beads Café.
Her vision was to a create a place where people
could learn jewelry making in a relaxed setting
similar to a café. Sakamoto’s work has been
featured on television and in magazines.
37
MATERIALS
„„ 6 mm Czech glass square beads (refer to
page xx for bead colors and quantities)
„„ One 15 mm shell button
„„ 59 (150 cm) of 1.2 mm wide leather
cord
„„ 138 (350 cm) of nylon beading thread
Technique Overview
THE LADDER STITCH
As its name suggests, the ladder stitch is used to join beads together in a ladder-like
pattern. This technique can be used with a variety of different beading materials.
The following guide uses the xx Bracelet shown on page xx as an example. However,
the same technique is used for the Square Bead Wrap Bracelets shown on page xx.
Bead Quantities: A = 33 pieces B = 22 pieces C = 22 pieces Total = 77 pieces
1 pattern = 7 beads
Repeat this pattern 11 times
A: Ivory = 33 pieces
B: Blue = 22 pieces
C: Clear Gray = 22 pieces
Leather Cord: Blue
Nylon Beading Thread: Blue
Center of leather cord
5
⁄8 (1.5 cm)
1. String the shell
button onto the
center of the leather cord.
Make a knot right after the
button, then make another
knot 5
⁄8 (1.5 cm) away.
2. Insert a single strand of
nylon beading thread through
the eye of the beading nee-
dle. Leave a 6 (15 cm) long
thread tail. Insert the needle
through the bead, keeping
the needle under the leather
cords.
Thread tail
Refer to page xx for bead patterns for
each bracelet variation.
As a general rule, make wrap brace-
lets triple your desired finished size
when worn on the wrist. Note: Always remember to keep the thread under the leather
cords on the first pass, then over the leather cords on the
second pass.
TOOLS
„„Beading
needle „
„Jeweler’s awl
FINISHED SIZE
„„ 24 ¾ (63 cm) long
XX BRACELET BEAD PATTERN
INSTRUCTIONS
3. Turn the
needle around
and insert back through
the same bead, keeping the
needle above the leather
cords this time. Knot the
thread and thread tail
together 3 times.
Knot 3 times
4 DIYWrap Bracelets Wrap Jewelry:Technique Overview 5
Square Bead Wrap Bracelets
When worked in a darker color
scheme, this bracelet is also
suitable for men.
Insert the button through the knotted leather cord to fasten this wrap bracelet.
1
This triple wrap bracelet showcases flat, square beads.
Experiment with different colors of leather cord and
beads to create a variety of styles.
Instructions on page xx
2 DIYWrap Bracelets Wrap Jewelry 32 DIYWrap Bracelets
Cotton Pearl Bracelets Long Necklace
Shown on page xx
MATERIALS
Gray Bracelet
„„ Nine 10 mm round gray
cotton pearls
cotton pearls
„„ Two 3 mm round gray
keshi pearls
„„ One 10 mm square rhine-
stone button
„„ One bronze crimp bead
„„ 2 (5 cm) of bronze chain
„„ 31 1/2 (80 cm) of bead-
ing thread
White Bracelet
„„ Nine 10 mm round white
cotton pearls
cotton pearls
„„ Two 3 mm round white
keshi pearls
„„ One 12 mm cone-shaped
rhinestone button
„„ 31 1/2 (80 cm) of bead-
ing thread
Necklace
„„ Fifteen 10 mm round
white cotton pearls
gray cotton pearls
„„ Thirty 8 mm round white
cotton pearls
„„ Thirty 8 mm round gray
cotton pearls
„„ One hundred and eighty-
two 3 mm round white
keshi pearls
„„ One 24 mm round rhine-
stone button
„„ 2 1/2 (6 cm) of bronze
chain
„„ 118 1/4 (300 cm) of
beading thread
FINISHED SIZE
„„ Bracelets: About 7 (18 cm)
long
„„ Necklace: About 53 ¼
(135 cm) long
TOOLS
„„ Beading needle
„„ Flat nose pliers
Gray Bracelet
a. Position button at
center of thread
b. Insert thread
through eye of needle
Beading needle
Rhinestone button
INSTRUCTIONS
1. String the rhinestone button onto the thread.
3 mm gray
keshi pearls
10 mm gray
cotton pearl
8 mm gray
cotton pearl
Crimp bead
Bronze
chain
a. Insert thread
through crimp bead
b. Insert thread
through both ends of
bronze chain
c. Insert thread back
through crimp bead
d. Insert thread back
through 2 or 3 beads
and pull end taut
e. Squeeze crimp
bead with flat nose
f. Trim excess thread
2. String the beads onto the thread.
15
12 DIY Wrap Bracelets Classic Jewelry: Cotton Pearl Bracelets Long Necklace Jewelry 13
Cotton Pearl Bracelets Long Necklace
Shown on page xx
MATERIALS
Gray Bracelet
cotton pearls
cotton pearls
„„ Two 3 mm round gray
keshi pearls
„„ One 10 mm square rhine-
stone button
„„ 31 1/2 (80 cm) of bead-
ing thread
White Bracelet
cotton pearls
cotton pearls
„„ Two 3 mm round white
keshi pearls
„„ One 12 mm cone-shaped
rhinestone button
„„ 31 1/2 (80 cm) of bead-
ing thread
Necklace
white cotton pearls
gray cotton pearls
„„ Thirty 8 mm round white
cotton pearls
„„ Thirty 8 mm round gray
cotton pearls
„„ One hundred and eighty-
two 3 mm round white
keshi pearls
„„ One 24 mm round rhine-
stone button
„„ 2 1/2 (6 cm) of bronze
chain
„„ 118 1/4 (300 cm) of
beading thread
FINISHED SIZE
„„ Bracelets: About 7 (18 cm)
long
„„ Necklace: About 53 ¼
(135 cm) long
TOOLS
„„ Beading needle
„„ Flat nose pliers
Gray Bracelet
a. Position button at
center of thread
b. Insert thread
through eye of needle
Beading needle
Rhinestone button
INSTRUCTIONS
1. String the rhinestone button onto the thread.
3 mm gray
keshi pearls
10 mm gray
cotton pearl
8 mm gray
cotton pearl
Crimp bead
Bronze
chain
a. Insert thread
through crimp bead
b. Insert thread
through both ends of
bronze chain
c. Insert thread back
through crimp bead
d. Insert thread back
through 2 or 3 beads
and pull end taut
e. Squeeze crimp
bead with flat nose
f. Trim excess thread
2. String the beads onto the thread.
15
12 DIYWrap Bracelets Classic Jewelry: Cotton Pearl Bracelets Long Necklace Jewelry 13

Finger Weaving Scarves Wraps
18 Fun, Easy Projects Made without Loom, Needle or Hook
Naoko Minowa
FINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGERFINGER
weaving
FINGERFINGERFINGER
weavingweavingweavingweaving
181818
Naoko Minowa
FINGERWEAVINGMinowa
scarves wraps
Fun, Easy
Projects
Made without
Loom, Needle
or Hook
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄8 (184 x 258 mm)
38
Create beautiful scarves and other woolen
accessories without ever picking up a hook or
needle! Finger Weaving Scarves Wraps
uses three simple techniques to weave fashionable
scarves, blankets, bags, and more.
Large color photos are used to clearly explain
each weaving technique. Follow the step-by-step
instructions to make one of the 18 beautiful projects
included in the book, or design your own using the
weaving pattern guide.
About the Author
Born in Tokyo, Naoko Minowa studied home
economics in college and graduated with a degree
in dyeing. In 2011, she opened Studio A Week, a
hand weaving and vegetable dyeing shop, school,
and gallery. Naoko introduced the concept of finger
weaving to provide her students with a friendly way
to learn weaving. She is the author of many books
and is the chairwoman of the Japan Senshoku
Association, which celebrates the traditional
Japanese art form of fabric dyeing.
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22 v Finger Weaving Project Instructions: Checkered Scarf v 23
Checkered Scarf
Shown on page xx
MATERIALS
• 44 yards (84 g) of super bulky-
weight (#6 super bulky) wool yarn
in black
• 44 yards (84 g) of super bulky-
weight (#6 super bulky) wool yarn
in white
GAUGE
• 6 weft yarns = 4 (10 cm)
GETTING STARTED
1. For each color, cut 8 pieces of yarn that
measure 197 (500 cm) long each. You should
have a total of 16 pieces of yarn.
2. Attach the yarn to the ruler using the Loop
Start Method (see page xx). Refer to the photo
below for yarn color order. Once the yarn is
attached to the ruler, there will be 32 strands of
yarn that measure 98 ½” (250 cm) long each.
Insert a string through for three rows to prevent
your work from unraveling (see page xx).
Note: You can also use
the Single Knot Start
Method (see page xx) or
the Center Start Method
(see page xx) for this
project. To use either
method, cut 16 pieces
of each color yarn that
measure 98 ½ (250 cm)
long each.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Weave using the Link Weaving Technique (see page xx) until the work measures 61 (155 cm) long.
2. Finish the fringe on both ends of the scarf using necktie knots (see page xx). Refer to the project
diagram below for details on creating the fringe.
PROJECT DIAGRAM
Group yarn into
bundles of 4 using
necktie knot.
About
9 ¾
(25 cm)
About
4 ¾
(12 cm)
About 61
(155 cm)
About
4 ¾
(12 cm)
A B C B A
A: 2 pieces of black wool yarn
B: 4 pieces of white wool yarn
C: 4 pieces of black wool yarn
54
Checkered Scarf
This fashion-forward scarf design features a bold
checkered pattern. Black and white make a classic
combination, but this style works well in any color.
Houndstooth Scarf
The Houndstooth Scarf uses the same yarn
and weaving technique as the Checkered Scarf
featured on the opposite page. The classic
houndstooth pattern is created by arranging the
yarn in a different order before weaving.
Alternate view of the Checkered
Scarf from page xx
32
Romantic Ribbon Scarf
This scarf is woven using a wide, lacy
yarn to create a soft impression. Braided
fringe adds a feminine finishing touch.
For a fun twist, try combining two
scarves, as shown here.
Herringbone Shawl
This lightweight wrap was created
with the same type of yarn used
for the Romantic Ribbon Scarf
featured on the opposite page. Use
two colors of yarn to accentuate
the herringbone pattern.
32
Romantic Ribbon Scarf
This scarf is woven using a wide, lacy
yarn to create a soft impression. Braided
fringe adds a feminine finishing touch.
For a fun twist, try combining two
scarves, as shown here.
Herringbone Shawl
This lightweight wrap was created
with the same type of yarn used
for the Romantic Ribbon Scarf
featured on the opposite page. Use
two colors of yarn to accentuate
the herringbone pattern.

Sew Dolled Up
Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and
Easy Hand Sewing
Boutique Sha
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
40
Sew Dolled Up will show you how quick and easy
it can be to make adorable small dolls, perfect for a
dollhouse, and all the outfits and accessories that
go along with them. Just combine easy-to-find
materials and tools, simple-to-use templates, and
basic sewing techniques with your limitless
imagination, and you'll soon discover a whole world
of charming possibilities.
Inside you'll find:
You'll have hours of fun creating! Every project
is made from inexpensive fabric scraps, felt, and
trims, and uses easy hand-sewing techniques.
Not only fun to make, but also fun to play
with, these dolls will provide hours of endless
imaginative dollhouse play or can be used as
decorative ornaments or sweet gifts.
About the Author
Boutique Sha is a leading craft and lifestyle
publisher in Japan.
41
• More than 75 projects, featuring clearly
illustrated step-by-step instructions
• Full-size templates for all of the dolls, clothes,
and accessories
• A doll-making guide that covers the entire
construction process, from cutting and sewing
to embroidering and finishing touches
• A quick-reference embroidery stitch guide
• Countless tips and suggestions for adding your
own personal touches and embellishments
2120 Sew Dolled Up Country Style
Running
stitch
Extend into
seam allowance
Front (rs)
Glue
1 Tank Top Blouse Shown on page 8
Materials
• Red felt: 4 x 8 (10 x 20 cm)
• #25 embroidery floss in red and white
(use 1 strand)
• 7 (18 cm) of ¼ (0.5 cm) wide mint
rickrack, 7 (18 cm) of ⅛ (0.3 cm) wide
white rickrack, and 8 (20 cm) of ⅛
(1 cm) wide beige rickrack
• Two sets of ¼ (0.5 cm) diameter snaps
Full-size templates included on page 93.
1. Glue rickrack to the hem of each piece. Running stitch around the
neck and arms. Zigzag stitch the beige rickrack.
Back (rs)
2. Align front and back pieces with right
sides together. Sew along the sides.
Front (ws)
Back (rs)
Backstitch
3. Turn right side out. Sew the snaps to each piece.
Turn right
side out
Sew snaps
About 2½ (6.5 cm) long
2 Short Sleeve Top Shown on page 6
Materials
• Pink felt: 2½ x 2¾ (6 x 7 cm)
• Polka dot cotton fabric: 6 x 7
(15 x 18 cm)
• 6 (15 cm) of ¼ (0.6 cm) wide white
lace
• #25 embroidery floss in pink
(use 1 strand)
Left back (rs)
1. Align the front and back pieces with right
sides together. Sew along the shoulders and
sides. Turn right side out.
Right back (rs)
Backstitch
Front (ws)
Tip: If the cotton fabric
is too thin, adhere
fusible interfacing
to the wrong side.
Left back Right backFront (ws)
Fold seam allowance Running stitch
Fold seam
allowance
Press open
2. Fold the seam allowance along the center back and
bottom. Hem using running stitch.
Front (rs)
Sleeve
Slip stitch
a a
Align sleeve
3. Turn right side out. Align a on each sleeve and
armhole, then slip stitch.
About 2½ (6.5 cm) long
Front (rs)
Right back Left back
Sew snapsSew snaps to
wrong side
Glue lace
4. Glue the lace to the neckline. Sew the snaps to the back pieces.
3 Sleeveless Shirt Shown on page 8
1. Glue rickrack to the hem of each piece.
Front
Glue rickrack
Left back Right back
Materials
• Light green felt: 4 x 8 (10 x 20 cm)
• #25 embroidery floss in light green and
red (use 1 strand)
• 9¾ (25 cm) of ⅛ (0.3 cm) wide
red rickrack
98 Sew Dolled Up Country Style
Irina is wearing this
cheerful mix of the
Sleeveless Shirt (3)
and the Gingham
Pants (11) for a
Sunday picnic—
don't forget
the Flower
Tote (14)!
This Party Dress
(6) is great for
many celebrations.
Try this fun vintage red outfit
by coordinating the Tank Top
Blouse (1) and the Tiered Skirt (7).
Go for a Bohemian style by combining
the Vintage Vest (5), Linen Slacks (10),
and the Lace Purse (15).
Let ’s go for a
walk together!
Anya is going for a walk with her pooch. She’s put together a perfect outfit for the occasion: Linen
Slacks (10), Peter Pan Collar Blouse (4), and the fabulous Vintage Vest (5). Tie her hair up with the
Lace Headband (17).
Such a cute wardrobe and so many ways to mix and match!
Here are fun outfit ideas for dressing Irina and Anya.
1 + 7
6
4 + 5 + 10 + 17
5 + 10 + 15
Woof!
3 + 11 + 14
Outfit Ideas
For more about the clothes and accessories
shown on the left and above, see pages 14-15.
3534 Sew Dolled Up Uptown Girls
Laura and Lily have a tasteful, stylish wardrobe with a lot of mix and match options!
Here are a few outfit ideas for all different occasions.
The brown
Pochette (34)
makes a striking
addition to the
red Shift Dress
trimmed in lace
(25).
Lily looks
comfortable in
her brown Cargo
Pants (31) and
Peasant Blouse
(27). The white
Shoulder Bag
(33) is the
perfect
accessory.
Laura is cute and
stylish in her
Rolled Cuff Capris
(32) and Peasant
Blouse (27). The
Camel Hair Coat
(23) makes the
perfect outerwear;
she’s ready
for a walk in
the park.
Try coordinating the turquoise Sleeveless
Shell (28) with the pink Pleated Skirt (29).
Layer the ensemble with the white
Waist-Length Jacket (24)
for a ladylike look.
Take me
with you!
Attach a key chain to the back
using a piece of ribbon.
Trimmed in rickrack and floral ribbon, Laura’s blue Sundress (26) is the perfect outfit for a summer day. The mascot strap
is a great addition and transforms Laura into a key chain. Now she can go wherever you go!
25 + 34
23 + 27+ 32
27+ 31 + 33
26
24 + 28 + 29
Outfit Ideas

Decorative Knots
for Jewelry and Accessories
Boutique-Sha
⁄4 x 10 1
⁄4 (210 x 260 mm)
42
Learn to tie 78 different decorative knots to use in
making unique handmade jewelry and other
accessories. Each knot includes detailed step-by-
step instructions, with clear diagrams illustrating
every step—plus helpful tips on alternative
materials to try, tricks to make tying easier, how to
use the knots, and decorative variations and color
patterns.
Use the knots you've learned in 22 great projects for
making bracelets, necklaces, pendant settings, and
other jewelry, as well as buttons, bag handles, and
knotted lace trim.
About the Author
Boutique-Sha is a leading craft and lifestyle
publisher in Japan.
43
152 153
Chinoiserie Necklace
Spiral Necklace
Instructions on
page 166
Helix Bracelet
Wish Bracelet
These modern interpretations are a bit more sophisticated than traditional friendship
bracelets, but they’re just as fun and easy to make! Combine different colors of hemp
to make a bold statement with the Helix Bracelet or embellish the ever-popular Wish
Bracelet with small, round beads.
Showcase your favorite beads with these
striking necklaces. Create the eye-catching
pendant-style Chinoiserie Necklace with
just a few simple knots or combine assorted
knotting patterns for the Spiral Necklace.
Projects
150
A
B
163162
PROJECT DIAGRAM
CHINOISERIE
NECKLACE
Shown on page 152
MATERIALS
Cord:
• A: One 98 ½ (250 cm) long piece of
1 mm wide Asian cord in sage green
• B: One 78 ¾ (200 cm) long piece of
1 mm wide Asian cord in sage green
Beads:
• One 6 mm round aventurine bead
• One 25 mm flower-shaped faux
jade bead
FINISHED SIZE
About 37 ½ (95 cm) when worn
around neck
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Thread cords A and B through the hole of the
flower-shaped bead.
2. Make one double connection knot (page 102).
3. Make four clover leaf knots, as shown in the
diagram on pages 164-165 (also refer to page 121).
4. Make one double connection knot.
5. Thread cords A and B through the round
bead, as shown in the diagram on page 165.
6. Make five double connection knots.
7. Leave 2 ½ (6.5 cm) of slack in the cords.
Make one double connection knot, one clover
leaf knot, then another double connection knot.
Make three double connection knots.
Make two double connection knots.
10. Leave 5 ¾ (14.5 cm) of slack in the cords.
Make two double connection knots.
Make one double connection knot.
12. Make one Celtic button knot using both
cords, as shown in the diagram on page 165
(also refer to page 104). Trim the cord ends
and apply a dab of glue to secure.
Note: Repeat steps 6-12 to complete the other
side of the necklace.
1. Thread cords
through hole
Start2. One double
connection
knot
3. Four clover
leaf knots (see
page 164)
4. One double
connection
knot
5. Thread cords
through bead
6. Five double
connection knots
Center
2 ½ (6.5 cm)
2 ½ (6.5 cm)
2 ½ (6.5 cm)
7. One double
connection knot
+ one clover leaf
knot + one double
connection knot
8. Three
double
connection
knots
2 ½ (6.5 cm)
9. Two double
connection knots
5 ¾ (14.5 cm)
10. Two
double
connection
knots
11. One double
connection knot
12. One Celtic button knot
Repeat steps 6-12
Continued on next page
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44 KNIFE LANYARD
KNOT
This knot is actually a variation on the Celtic button
knot (page 104) that is created with two cords. It is
known as the knife lanyard knot because sailors often
used it to hold their knives.
Difficulty: HHIII
Materials: One 11 ¾ (30 cm) long cord.
43 CELTIC BUTTON KNOT
The Celtic button knot is a round knot that is tied
using a single cord. The size and shape of this knot
make it well-suited for use as a decorative stopper for
drawstring ends on bags and clothing.
Difficulty: HHIII
Materials: One 11 ¾ (30 cm) long cord.
How to Use
This Knot
Alternate between Celtic
button knots and beads for
a bold necklace or bracelet
design. The knots will help
hold the beads in place and
serve as a decorative element
at the same time.
1 Make a loop using
end A. 2 Make an equally sized
loop using end B. 3 Insert end B through
both loops, passing it
over-under-over-under.
4 There are now three
loops. Insert end B
through the right and
center loops, passing it
over-under-under-over.
5 Pull the cord ends in the
opposite direction and
bring the knot segments
towards you to tighten
the knot and adjust
the shape.
1 Fold the cord in half or
tie two cords together.
Make a loop using B.
4 Pull the cord ends in
opposite directions until
you have two equally
sized loops.
2 Bring A underneath the
loop and over B.
5 Insert A and B through
the overlapping portion
of the two loops (H).
3 Bring A under end B
and insert it through
the loop, passing it
over-under-over.
6 Pull the cord ends in
opposite directions to
tighten into a round knot.
Center

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Yoshiko Jinzenji
46 47
JAPANESE QUILT ARTIST SERIES
Yoshiko Jinzenji’s
Graphic Squares
Pillow Throw
Quilted Silhouette
Pillows
Pillow 1
Pillow 2
Pillow 3
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Yoshiko Jinzenji is an
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considered to be one of the top
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world. She is known for her
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her skillful combination of
materials with different
textures. Her quilts are displayed
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She designs her own fabric line
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Patchwork and appliqué patterns designed by a renowned quilter
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As one of Japan’s leading quilt
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her use of odd-shaped pieces,
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detailed quilting. She designs her
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