[.ca] Quilting with Japanese Fabrics (ISBN 1564772977)

it's like she's beside you...:
Kitty is a wonderful teacher and she has compressed some of herregular quilt show classes itto this book. Although I have taken many of her classes, I return again and again this book...Needless to say, the descriptions, photos and diagrams are clear and concise and eary for anyone to follow. Her designs and suggestions are a wonderful inspiration and will either greatly enhance any experienced quilter's library or entice a new, young quilter to the art. I just started quilting...and have found in Kitty a great teacher and inspiration, not only for the dramatic Japanese quilting, design, and fabrics which she explores, but through her, the history of quilting in America, the great melting pot of art. I highly recommend this book to any who seek a personal rejuventation for American Art.

Fantastic book!:
I just ordered another one of these as a gift for a friend. I happen to have some Japanese fabrics and am in the process of making a quilt based on this book. Mrs. Pippen explains the fabrics, the methods, and does everything she can think of to encourage you to do your own thing. Talking about "thinking out of the box," the closest this book comes to ordinary is to make the quilts rectangular. Even that could be changed if one so inclined. What fun! Thank you, Kitty, for taking the time to share with us.

Beautiful:
Good book, beautiful, easy to read, references/resources listed in the back. A good buy, I'm very pleased.

Outstanding contribution for needlecrafter reference shelves:
Kitty Pippen's Quilting With Japanese Fabrics will excite quilters looking for something different: eight patterns cover a range of designs and provide details on Japanese textiles and special techniques.

inspiring book:
kitty pippen's new book, quilting with japanese fabrics is truly inspiring! even if you're not a quilter, this book will be a feast to the eyes. i started thinking of projects with her designs to use in other media! the color pictures and the instructions for making the quilts are clearly presented. even if your're a novice quilter, you can make some of these quilts! there's a appendix for supplies that might help those who don't have access to japanese fabrics - but don't let that deter you- you can use these designs with western fabric as well!