Kawaii Appliqué Quilts from Japan - Naomi Ichikawa

From Schiffer Publishing, Kawaii Appliqué Quilts from Japan by Naomi Ichikawa and Teresa Duryea Wong is a hardback book exploring the rise of Japan’s kawaii-inspired appliqué quilting. It traces how the country’s much-loved kawaii style began centuries ago, the global fascination with it, and how it connects to contemporary quilts built from tiny pieces—often tens of thousands of carefully manipulated bits of fabric in a single work.

Alongside the cultural story, readers are introduced to master quilters Yoko Sekita, Aki Sakai, Reiko Kato, Akiko Yoshimizu, Megumi Mizuno, and Hiroko Akita, who share their techniques, studios, and masterpieces. Hundreds of colourful photos offer close-up views of both kawaii culture and the intricate quilts it inspires. For those keen to try the style themselves, the book includes five step-by-step projects exclusive to this title, designed by the featured quilters.

Key features

• Hardback format
• Explores the origins and influence of Japan’s kawaii style on appliqué quilting
• Features master quilters sharing techniques, studios, and work
• Hundreds of colourful photos for close-up detail
• Includes five step-by-step projects exclusive to the book
• Focuses on patchwork and quilting: general
• ISBN: 9780764369254

Specifications

• Authors: Naomi Ichikawa; Teresa Duryea Wong
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Publication date: 28 September 2025
• Pages: 208

Sizing

216 x 279 x 29 mm

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