Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of 'perfect imperfection'. This collection of 20 sewing projects for home décor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect.

Introduction Tools and Materials LIVING Cushion Wall Hanging Pouffe Mug Coasters Lap Quilt EATING Apron Pot Holder Tea Towel Table Runner Placemats EXPLORING Zipper Purse Tote Bag Scarf Visible Mend Picnic Quilt SLEEPING Laundry Bag Coat Hanger Cover Stitched Pillowcases Hot Water Bottle Sleeve Bed Quilt Templates Techniques Suppliers

abbreviations 114 appliqué, needle-turn 17 aprons, Calm Crossing 36–9 bags laundry 86–91 tote 64–9 see also pouch basting pin 119 spray 119 binding 13 hanging tabs 17 hems 77 pot holders 42, 43 quilts 17, 33, 82, 110, 122–3 raw edges 123 table runners 51 borders pieced 46 striped 51 clothes hanger covers, Hanging Out 92–5 clothing repairs, Well Worn jean repair 74–7 Coasting Gently coasters 24–7 corner units, 3 X 3 21 corners, mitred 123 cushions, Hexagon Harmony 10–13, 113 cutting equipment 6 darning holes 77 drawstring closures 91 English Paper Piecing (EPP) 10–13, 66, 124 eyelets 43, 47 Flying Geese units 117–18 Four-At-a-Time 30, 32, 54, 103–4, 118 traditionally pieced 30 Half Square Triangles (HSTs) units 18, 30, 32, 115–16 Eight-At-a-Time 21, 103, 116 Four-At-a-Time 60, 116 hand quilting 121 hand stitching 4, 99, 120 see also running stitch; whip stitch handles, bag 68 hangers 47 hems 77, 98 hexagon designs 10–13, 66, 113 hot water bottle cover, Heirloom Hugs 100–5 jeans, Well Worn repair 74–7 knee patches 74–7 laundry bags, Creating Calm 86–91 leather punches 68 linings hot water bottle covers 105 laundry bags 90 pockets 66–7 tote bags 67 Log Cabin designs 106–11 ‘make-do-and-mend’ approach 4 materials 6 middle units, 3 X 3 21 mitred corners 123 needle-turn appliqué 17 needles 6 piecing 6, 81–2, 115–18 see also English Paper Piecing pillowcases 96–9 pillows, Simple Stitches 96–9, 112 pin basting 119 pins 6 placemats, Randomly Placed 52–5 ‘plus blocks’ 88, 90, 103, 104 pockets 39, 66–7 pot holders, Helping Hands 40–3 pouch, Indigo Anywhere 58–63 pouffe, Comfort Cubed 18–23 quilt sandwich technique 119 quilting 120–1 coasters 25 cushions 13 hot water bottle covers 105 laundry bags 90 pot holders 42–3 pouch outers 61 pouffes 22 quilts 33, 82, 110 table runners 51 quilts binding 122–3 Breaking Rules 106–11 finishing off 119–23 Hawaiian 14–17 Irregular Beauty 78–83 Picture Imperfect 14–17, 112 Scattered Stars 28–33 raw edges, binding 123 repairs, clothing 74–7 ribbon 6 casings 91 tabs 63 running stitch 17, 72, 120 sashiko stitching 4, 77, 99, 120 scarf, Informal Mixer 70–3 seam allowances 114 sewing machines 6 spray basting 119 square-in-a-square designs 20, 22 squaring up 122 star rows 30 stitching 4, 99, 120–1 see also running stitch; whip stitch straps 38 table runners Hourglass blocks 50–1 Relaxed Dining 48–51 tea towels, Laid-back Linen 44–7 techniques 114–24 thread 6 tools 6 tote bag, Carried Along 64–9 triangle units 51 wadding (batting) 6, 25, 42–3, 90, 119, 121 wall hangings 17 whip stitch 12 zippers 23, 62–3