Kokoro no Te or Handmade from the Heart is an enchanting collection of small crafts with a distinct flair that is unmistakably Japanese. Thirty original hand-sewing designs include elegant purses and keepsake pouches, eye-catching fashion pins or brooches, delightful sewing kits, embroidered thimbles, and pincushions, and beautifully designed Japanese temari handballs. There is even a complete pattern for a doll-size kimono. Several projects uniquely combine silks, cottons, and soft felts with delicate beading and embroidery for a fresh new look. Artful, stylish, and truly beautiful, each item makes a priceless gift, handmade from the heart.

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Kumiko Sudo is an internationally acclaimed fiber artist and author of eight quilting bestsellers. Her extraordinary books have inspired western quilters to embrace Japanese techniques and aesthetics.