Patchwork Style: 35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life (Make Good: Japanese Craft Style)

Order the book from looking and seeing 3 items but it had so much more to offer I'm glad that I ordered the book.

I've long been an admirer of Japanese sewing and craft books, so I was very excited to see one published in English. I borrowed it, made two projects, and decided that I needed a copy for my own. The projects are very simple, instructions easy to follow, and the beautiful photography is a source of inspiration. Each time I pick it up I find a new project to make, or a fabric combination, or a fresh look I was to re-create in fabric.

I love the projects in this book, but the directions are lack consistency and clarity. Possibly for a expert sewer there is no issue, but for an intermediate novice, the directions are confusing. In some places it states to add 1/4 seam and in others it's been added. And the measurements are not average measurements (e.g. 1/2", 1/4"), but uses 7/8" in many of the projects, which is not even on my ruler. I still plan to work on projects from this book, but it's more of a challenge than I wanted.

Originales, divertidos y contemporáneos diseños. La explicación no es muy clara, aunque no son proyectos complicados, lo básico es la combinación de telas y elementos que les ofrecen un toque distinto a bolsos, colchas,... y demàs.

This book has some good projects. The instructions don't seem to be hard to follow. Has some small projects that would be good for gifts.

This book is nice but not exactly what I was looking for.

Books I have now. I thought it was one of those zakka style books, which it is. But odd. I'll have to try to read it in a different mood I guess.

Very inspiring book! So many projects to make using scraps and other fabric finds! Very colorful photos!

This is a lovely book of designs, well written and suitable for beginners and more experienced sewers. I haven’t actually made anything yet but there are lots of projects that I intend to make!

Haven not had time yet to try any of the projects, but delighted with the book layout, so clear nobody can fail to follow. Well illustrated and photographed. Altogether a really useful book at a very affordable price - a fraction of the normal price. Delighted!

Fantastic book, really inspiring.

I love the Make Good: Crafts & Life series of books. They are quirky & simple, however, sometimes the instructions are a little confusing, perhaps because of the translation from japanese. I have also noticed a few errors in this book, (which happens) so I would like to see an errata link. Despite the negatives I really do find that these books motivate me to actually make what is in them. I like the slightly odd presentation style and the simple ideas. For example the floor mat which you add pieces to if it gets damaged. If you are an experienced quilter you may feel you don't need this book but I think it is always good to look at new styles and ideas with an open mind. This book cost me a little more than the price of a magazine and I know this one is for keeps.

Un libro molto bello da sfogliare. Anche per chi non sa l'inglese le immagini sono molto esplicative e chiare. Progetti molto carini in uno stile semplice ed accattivante.Quattro stelle, solo perché avrei voluto ci fossero più progetti con cui riempirsi gli occhi (e da provare).