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Create adorable animal applique with this sweet and whimsical hand-quilting patchwork pattern book.From favorite critters like perky penguins, smiling lions and gangly giraffes to unexpected friends like jellyfish, vultures and a unicorn, this book includes an animal for each letter of the alphabet.In Charming Quilted Animals, world-renowned quilt artist Yoko Saito shows you how to:Make over 40 different animal appliquesCreate 26 animal patches—from A-ZIncorporate the animals in 25 unique projectsImplement essential quilting techniquesMake fun items like a tapestry incorporating all the animals, a clasp purse, pin cushion, accessory tray, pencil case and tote bag for the kids in your life—or the kid in you! This charming collection of designs is accessible to quilters of all skill levels.A generous how-to section with photographic illustrations takes you through the basics of hand quilting, while instructions and diagrams for each project show you how to assemble your pieces from start to finish. You'll also find large pull-out tracing sheets containing templates for all the animals and elements used in these projects.There's no limit to what you can do with these playful animal appliques. Let Charming Quilted Animals inspire you to add touches of whimsical wildlife to your quilted designs.

The Sewing Room Sampler combines two of Yoko Saito's favourites: blocks featuring traditional quilting motifs, such as stars and houses, plus one-of-a-kind sewing-themed applique designs. You can use the block and applique designs individually, or combine them to create this quilting masterpiece. This quilt makes the perfect decoration for a sewing room or home of afellow quilter. Step-by-step colour instructions illustrate how to piece the 16 blocks together and assemble the quilt. Full-size templates of the applique motifs are included on pattern sheets.

Yoko Saito’s sewing designs for bags and accessories are distinctive for their use of creative motifs and charming details, while her modern aesthetic utilises muted tones for a soft, relaxing feel. In her new book she offers detailed diagrams and instructions for each project to guide you through the process of creating your own one-of-a-kind patchwork pieces. There are 25 designs—10 eclectic bags, 5 stylish pouches, and 10 sundry items like a placemat, notebook covers, pen case, rooster pillow cover, and more.