Quilting with Japanese Fabrics Paperback – March 23, 2011

Kitty Pippin's knowledge and years of experience really make this book a treasure. Her teaching skills also shine forth in writing clear directions with lots of patterns to enlarge or copy.This style of quilting, away from traditional western patterns and excessive machine-fast construction, appeals to me.As soon as the book arrived, I sat down and gobbled half of it up! Marvelous photos-- I wish there were more detailed close-up shots of the finished quilts. Design ideas are coming together for me since reading it. The encouraging directions are a valuable and practical part of "Quilting with Japanese Fabrics." And, you can also use non-Japanese fabrics.I am very happy to add this book to my growing Japanese quilting collection. Also in my "collection" of two books is Susan Briscoe's Japanese block quilting book (See my glowing review.)

Kitty Pippin's work is wonderful ... this little book is the best book on the use of textiles of Japan of any I have had the chance to see and I've looked ... if you like the textiles of Japan this is a must have book.

Interesting read -- got to know a more about Japanese fabrics i own/seen and how the masters make/dye these traditional and time-consuming work of art. I could not follow the process which the author simply explained (shows how complicated the work is) LOL. I most liked the patterns and diagrams the author has shared so anyone can experiment and make their own art piece. I got this book to learn a bit of quilting the Japanese way (i don't do any quilting) in preparation for the other book by S.Pippen's Paradise Stitched: Sashiko & Applique Quilts -- and can't wait to read through that one as i am very interested in SASHIKO a very simple stitching which might inspire me to do.

This book by Kitty Pippen is a personal tribute to her style and contributions to the genre of Japanese quilting.Not only are there superb pictures of her quilts for inspiration, but excellent explanations of how the original Japanese fabrics were made and of course the wonderful patterns!This is quickly becoming one of my favorite books for quilting reference!

While I enjoyed a few of the quilts, most were ok.

This has got to be my favorite book using Asian fabrics to create beautiful quilts. I am particularly drawn to the mosaic-style pieces and the hexagonal piecing projects with sashiko embroidery. The introduction explains all the different types of Japanese fabrics and the elements of Japanese design. There are many reproducible designs in the back of the book for family crests and other traditional designs for sashiko embroidery. This book contains dozens of beautiful color photos that are very inspiring to the quilt designer. Diagrams, drawings, full-size patterns, and instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

This is an excellent book. It is out of publication but thanks to Amazon I found a copy at a very fair price.

No class I have ever taken has done me as much good as Kitty Pippen's books. I have two of them, and they are excellent at explaining the techniques you need to do this kind of quilting. If you are looking for a quick way to make beautiful quilts like this, pass on by. If you want to turn out a piece of art, she will teach you how, but you must be willing to put in some time. I highly recommend her books. Dagny

I'm really anxious to try some of the projects

A lovely book, contains much information on the background to Japanese fabric

Full of ideas and inspiration for quilters who want something a little different.

I was recommended this book by a friend as I had acquired some Japanese fabric which I was anxious to use. I have started one of the projects and am very impressed with the instructions. I would recommend this book to any of my patchwork friends.

not as good as her other books