Yoko Saito's Strolling Along Paths of Green

Yoko Saito's Strolling Along Paths of Green
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-01-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9780985974626

Yoko Saito, a prominent quilt artist in Japan, is known for her exquisite designs and ingenious use of "taupe color." In "Strolling Along Paths of Green, Ms. Saito finds beauty in the most common trees and plants and interprets them in quilt projects in such a way that is uniquely charming. She offers 33 different projects, including 2 quilts made up of plants seen through the four seasons, pouches and many kinds of bags.

Yoko Saito's Woolwork

Yoko Saito's Woolwork
Author: Norie Hirai
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2013-08-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780985974633

Yoko Saito, a world-famous quilter, designer, teacher and shop owner from Japan delights her audience with this book that focuses on quilts, bags and other projects made primarily of wool and yarn-dyed homespuns. Instructions are included for rug hooking, needle-felting, piecework and appliqué. The projects, practical with a touch of whimsy, will have you scouring closets for no longer used woolen clothing to turn into something fun and new.

Yoko Saito Through the Years

Yoko Saito Through the Years
Author: Yoko Saito
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781604689518

Experience the magnificent work of one of the world's most esteemed quilt artists in this retrospective of Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito. Ms. Saito's distinguished career unfolds in dozens of spectacular photographs that reveal her astonishing patchwork and applique creations up close like never before - all sewn to perfection. Admirers will revel in this gorgeous hardcover keepsake volume as they read about Ms. Saito's fascinating artistic journey, in her own words.

Japanese Counterculture

Japanese Counterculture
Author: Steven C. Ridgely
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2010
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0816667527

Explores the significant impact of this countercultural figure of postwar Japan.

Yoko Saito's Houses, Houses, Houses!

Yoko Saito's Houses, Houses, Houses!
Author: Yōko Saitō
Publisher:
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2012-12-28
Genre: Handicrafts
ISBN: 9780985974619

Ms. Saito is a renowned quilter and teacher in Japan who is widely known for her mastery and use of "taupe color". In this book, Ms. Saito explores varying interpretations of quilted houses from one-dimensional designs to silhouettes. In addition to teaching you how to design your own house block, there are 34 projects from which to choose. These include handbags, pouches, carry-all, tissue case, pencil case and wall quilts.

Cotton & Indigo from Japan

Cotton & Indigo from Japan
Author: Teresa Duryea Wong
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2017
Genre: Cotton
ISBN: 9780764353512

More than 300 colorful photos and behind-the-scenes details reveal the fascinating story of Japan's cotton and indigo, and their enormous contribution to fiber arts worldwide. Learn how Japan and its top fabric designers, quilters, scientists, and artists combinetradition and high tech to weave the thread, fabrics, and stunningdesigns that are so coveted in today's fiber art world. Take a tour of Japan's elite textile printing mills to understand why Japan is considered the world's finest producer of quilting cotton. Learn where all this cotton comes from, and its close connection to another prized plant, indigo. Dozens of beautiful fabric designs and quilts by Shizuko Kuroha, Keiko Goke, Yoshiko Jinzenji, Yoko Saito, and others are featured, as well as cotton and indigo folk textiles through the ages. This journey gives a deeper understanding of the connection between contemporary textile art and Japan's cotton, indigo, and traditions.

138 Original Applique Designs

138 Original Applique Designs
Author: Jun Sasaki
Publisher:
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2015-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9780986302916

Ms. Saito, famous for her undeniably unique and beautiful color selections and intricate handwork, continues to give the world more wonderful designs in this book chock full of patterns and projects. The 138 designs are a mix of small and large and appropriate for both children and adults. There are 20 projects included in the book from bags and pouches to the more unusual eyeglasses case and a trug. Once again she combines not only appliqué, but patchwork and embroidery in her creations.

Yoko Saito's Scandinavian Quilts

Yoko Saito's Scandinavian Quilts
Author: Yoko Saito
Publisher: Stitch Publications LLC
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2012
Genre: Patchwork
ISBN: 9780985974602

Struck by the beauty of the blues she found in Sweden, Yoko Saito began designing her own quilts with this colour as an accent.

Yoko Saito's Bags for Everyday Use

Yoko Saito's Bags for Everyday Use
Author: Yōko Saitō
Publisher:
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Handbags
ISBN: 9780985974664

Ms. Saito, an acclaimed quilter, teacher and designer from Japan, wows us once again. In this book, she designed a variety of bags that were inspired from her many travels around the world. The collection of bags reflect the cultures and geography from her perspective as she takes us through Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and the United States of America. Not only are they beautiful and unique in design and form, they are practical for everyday use. There are 21 projects that include handbags, shoulder bags, pouches and more.