I've said many times that I don't buy many craft books because they limit creativity. There are exceptions to every rule. Enter Patchwork Lesson by Kumiko FujitaI saw this in Japan, but the book was badly damaged. I tried 5 more bookstores and craft shops in the Kansai region with no luck. I then tried my local Japanese bookstore (Kinokuniya)and learned it was out of print. I finally found a copy from an ebay vendor in Japan. I hope you find one too!
I love the way fabric with typography is scattered through the book on rooftops and chimneys. Single letters on hexagons. Words on potholders. If you're looking for something different in a craft book. Something visual and inspiring. Look for this one.
Patchwork Lesson because you never know when you'll need a telephone or dinosaur made out of hexagons.
ISBN:978-4-529-04345-8 (C5077 1600Yen)
Having an envious moment!! I think I'll be on the lookout for this book- gave my mum her other one Quilters Studio once- I have stolen it back- it doesn't have a hexagon telephone tho!!
ReplyDeleteOOhh, that looks like an excellent craft book. Congratulations on landing yourself a copy, nothing is more rewarding when you've tried so hard to get your hands on something.
ReplyDeleteI just posted a great little tokyo guide recommendation over on my blog and thought of you : )
that looks like a great book!
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