Atsuko matsuyama

Like many, I've been waiting for Atsuko Matsuyama's gorgeous book, Sew Flower Quilts and Gifts for the last few months since I saw an English language version was on the way. It's arrived with a change of title and cover for the UK market, so 'Happy Flower Quilts' as it's known in the USA is Sew Flower Quilts and Gifts but the contents are reassuringly the same and it's a stunning book with 30 detailed projects and a tonne of inspirational photos. I selected 6 double page spreads from the…

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Michelle McKillop on Instagram: "Quietly appliquing in the evenings and I'm making steady incremental progress on these flower blocks. I began this on February 15th and I have 3 more blocks to stitch before I decide on sashing and borders. All of the patterns are from two books, Applique Delights by Piece of Cake designs and The Vintage Flower Sampler by Atsuko Matsuyama. This is going to be such a cheerful quilt. #vintageflowersamplerquilt #pieceofcakedesigns #applique #allthehappycolours…

Condition: Brand New. Pages: 73 pages in Japanese Author: Atsuko Matsuyama Publisher: Shufu To Seikatsu Sha Date of Publication: 2009/06 Size: 25.6 x 20.6 x 1.2 cm Item Number: 156-2 ♥ see my profile for more details ♥

Fruit Label ~ 30's Collection by Atsuko Matsuyamafor Yuwa Fabrics What's not to love? A bundle of fabric featuring text in the form of labels with fruits and posies of flowers. Designed by popular Jap

Lauri on Instagram: "I am starting to sew these fun blocks together. This may end up being my most favorite quilt ever! #thevintageflowersamplerquiltbook . Check out all the amazing blocks posted with #thevintageflowersamplerquiltsal tag! Pattern by Atsuko Matsuyama @quiltstudioa_two published by @zakkaworkshop #thevintageflowersamplerquiltsal @sunnydaysupply #zakkaworkshop #patchwork #applique #appliqué"

Without wishing to sound like a stuck record, I absolutely love hand sewing. I hand sewed my first quilt in my late teens/early twenties by the English Paper Piecing method.... as you can tell, the going out night clubbing phase seemed to pass me by! 20 'ahem' years later, I still love EPP, but I also 'now love' appliqué..... I say 'now love', as I am sure like many of you, I believed up until a few years ago, that applique in particular needle turn applique, was something only the most…

Originally published in Japan, Sew Cute Quilts and Gifts is a colorful collection of quilts, bags and accessories from beloved designer Atsuko Matsuyama. With over 30 projects to choose from, you can create multifaceted designs using patchwork and appliqué, along with embroidery, beading, and other special embellishments. Step-by-step instructions are included for all projects.

Happy Flower Quilts is the most colorful and cheerful collection of quilted projects around. Originally published in Japan by fabric designer Atsuko Matsuyama - reminds me of Lori Holt with Bee in My Bonnet designs. Packed with over 30 projects, quilters will be inspired to create colorful and print rich quilts, bags and more. Step-by-step instructions are included for all projects.