About this item
Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of 'perfect imperfection'. This collection of 20 sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect. The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects. Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it's a full sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favourite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in.
About the Author
Karen Lewis is a screen printer, fabric designer,quilter and author living in Leeds, West Yorkshire with her husband and three virtually grown up children. Much adored Cockerpoo Scout has recently joined the clan and when she isn't knee deep in paint and fabric and designing for Robert Kaufman, Karen and Scout can be found around and about the fields by her house. Karen teaches printing and textiles at workshops around the UK and overseas, including Quiltcon and is one third of the UK based The Thread House with fellow quilters Lynne Goldsworthy and Jo Avery. You can find out more about Karen on her website karenlewistextiles.com and on Instagram at @karenlewistextiles
