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| A Little Girl's Wishes Come True in a Garden of Flowers and Friendship
In this charming picture book, Coco-Chan waits impatiently for her mother to finish sewing her new kimono. As Mama stitches, Coco-Chan's attention skips to a dragonfly who flits through the window and beckons her outside. Stepping into the garden, Coco-Chan discovers a wonderful world where she is able to chat with the bugs and beetles and play with them among the flowers and grasses. The colors, patterns, and even the little butterflies on her kimono come to life and become her playmates. Illustrated with beautiful watercolor drawings, this delightful tale immediately engages young children and helps open their eyes to the world of wonder just outside their doors. It also introduces children to aspects of Japanese art and culture. Quilting and fabric enthusiasts will love the beautiful kimono designs that inspired the story. A wonderful gift for children and the young at heart! Fun for kids and parents to complete together, the book also includes a simple pattern for a cut-and-fold paper kimono. Hardcover with jacket, 32 pages, 9" x 10" | |||||||||||||||||
Images from Coco-Chan's Kimono
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Authors
- Laura Nownes
- Diana McClun
- Dierdra McElroy
- Jinny Beyer
- Kumiko Sudo
- Sieglinde Schoen Smith
- Nancy Crow
- Sandra Dallas
- Jil Eaton
- Pam Holland
- Melody Crust
- Barbara B. Suess
- Kathleen M. Hewitt
- Jodie Davis
About Kumiko Sudo
Kumiko Sudo is an internationally acclaimed quilt and fiber artist. Before moving to the United States in 1985, she was known by quilters and fiber artists throughout Japan for her books and was a popular presenter on Japanese national television. Today, Ms. Sudo's work is in several prestigious public and private collections throughout the United States, including the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City. She designs fabric for In the Beginning. Ms Sudo's books, including Kokoro no Te, Kake-Jiku, Flower Origami, Folded Flowers, Omiyage, Fabled Flowers, and East Quilts West, have inspired quilters and artists around the world. Ms. Sudo lives in Eugene, Oregon.
Quilt! Quilts!! Quilts!!! Is Back!
Breckling Press is proud to announce that Quilt! Quilts!! Quilts!!!, the seminal book on quiltmaking by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes, which has been unavailable for several months, is now back on the market. Anne Knudsen, president of Breckling Press and the editor who worked with Diana and Laura on developing the current edition of this bestselling book, is thrilled to bring the book back to quiltmakers and those who are new to the craft.
Says Knudsen, "We have recently acquired the rights to this amazing book, thanks to the trust of Diana and Laura. I cannot say how delighted I am to working with these two wonderful quiltmakers again." We are at the beginning stages of developing a new edition, featuring the patterns quilters love in contemporary fabrics. But, in the meantime, we are thrilled to be able to bring the book back to you."
Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! is considered the classic reference on learning to quilt, whether you are working alone or in a class. For most of today's quilters, this is the first reference they turn to for help. We are thrilled to be able to offer this life-changing book once more to quiltmakers everywhere!
Discover Temari Balls
Barbara Suess first came across temari when living in Japan. Years later and oceans away in Alabama, her sister made the same discovery--an exquisite folk craft from ancient Japan that makes for beautiful handmade projects. These fun, colorful handballs require nothing more than a needle, threads, and enthusiasm. Click here to read an interview with Barbara, where she describes her books Temari Techniques and Japanese Temari, and explains what makes temari so addictive!
Sieglinde's Smiles Wins National Prize!
Take a close-up look at Sieglinde's new quilt, Smiles. This delightfully whimsical quilt won Ist Place for handwork and Viewer's Choice at The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. Earlier this year, Sieglinde's quilt won the hand workmanship award at the American Quilters Society's Peducah, Ky, show. Judges praised the quilt for its exquisite workmanship as well as it's power to bring smiles to the faces of everyone who views it. The quilt is entirely sewn and embroidered by hand. The extraordinary amount to detail makes it hard to believe that it was made in less than a year. Sieglinde says that her inspiration came for the children's stories her German grandmother would read to her when she was little. Anyone who has read Hansel and Gretel or tales by Hans Christian Anderson or the Brother Grimm will immediately be enchanted by the quilt. The perfect hand workmanship, with every little stitch and embellishment lovingly worked into a rich and complex design, astounds even the most gifted hand quilters. The fact that Sieglinde did not take up quilting until she was 65 years old serves as an inspiration to us all! Click here to view printable images of this wonderful quilt! For more by Sieglinde, try her Mother Earth and Her Children Gift Trio by clicking here
Dierdra McElroy's Hand Quilting FAQs
Ever wondered why the stitches on top of the quilt are much bigger than the ones underneath? Why does your needle constantly bend or even snap while you quilt? Or why does your needle keep slipping off your thimble? And what can you do about painful hand and shoulder cramps? Expert quilter Dierdra McElroy, author of That Perfect Stitch answers all your questions--and helps you improve your quilting stitch. Click here to download her Q&A for hand quilters.
Mother Earth--A Musical Slideshow!
Look inside Sieglinde's Schoen Smith's bestelling childrens picture book--with a musical accompaniment! A beautiful 12-year old soprano sings a celtic melody about fairies who live in a grassy hillside. To download the slideshow, click here. Enjoy!
