The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles

The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles - Paperback

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The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles - Paperback

The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles - Paperback

by Susan Briscoe
$22.99
$22.99

Book Overview

A collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter.

Learn about the history of boro and how it is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and other embroidery stitches.

The word boro comes from the Japanese boroboro meaning something tattered or repaired. It refers to textiles that have been mended or patched together for utilitarian, not decorative, purposes to make the fabric stronger and warmer, and to mend torn and threadbare areas.

The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include instructions on improvisational patchwork; applique: raw, turned edge and reverse; darning techniques and methods for distressing and ageing fabrics to achieve an authentic boro finish. We also look at how boro is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and embroidery threads. The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include: Instructions on improvisational patchwork Applique: raw and turned edges and reverse Darning Methods for distressing and ageing your finished boro
ISBN9781446308325
Author Susan Briscoe
PublisherDavid & Charles
GenreHobbies & interests
FormatPaperback
PublishedNovember 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages128
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Susan Briscoe

Susan Briscoe was first introduced to sashiko in the early 1990's while teaching English in northern Japan. Her sashiko designs have been published in popular magazines including Popular Patchwork, Patchwork and Quilting and Fabrications. This is her fourth title from D&C.

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