Quilting LINE + COLOR

Techniques and Designs for Abstract Quilts

Yoshiko Jinzenji
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White + Elements Series Hexagon Series

Sampler Series Ribbon Tape Series

 Connected Squares Series

Code Series

Silhouette Series
I n t h i s q u i l t , a d y n a m i c - t h re e d i m e n s i o n a l i l l u s i o n i s
c re a t e d t h ro u g h t h e u s e o f t wo co n t ra s t i n g c o l o rs
co m b i n e d w i t h a re p e a t i n g p a tt e r n .
Rectangle Quilt
We w i l l u s e t h i s wo r k t o i n t ro d u c e t h e b a s i c t e c h n i q u e s o f
sewing pieces together, basting, quilting, and binding.

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Rectangle series: Quilt 1
Finished dimensions 46" x 34¼" (117 x 87 cm)

FA B R I C S
1 Red polished cotton:
42" or 45" fabric, 1¾ yd (110 cm width 1 m 3
50 cm) [standard cotton fabric is 42" or
45" wide. 110 cm = 43¼"] 2
2 White cotton (includes binding):
42" or 45" fabric, 1¾ yd (110 cm width 1
1 m 60 cm)

3 Lining and binding, white cotton:

42" or 45" fabric, 1½ yd (110 cm width
1 m 30 cm) (Cut the bindings first, length-
wise, from the fabric).
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4 Batting:
50" x 38" (123 x 93 cm)

CUTTING THE FABRIC: Cut pieces A and B, adding ¼" (6 mm) seam allowance to all sides.

Cut out the patterns for pieces A and B using Place the patterns on the back side of the
thick paper. fabric, trace around the cutting lines, then cut.

Line up the cut pieces as shown in the

picture.

A
Sewing: Sew together the rows in order one at a time working side to side, omitting the
row that goes around the perimeter (the border). Sew each row together and finish by sewing
on the border.

To stitch by hand, place two fabric pieces right

sides together and sew the seam from one
edge to the other. Begin by tying a knot in the
end of the thread and make a single back-
stitch. Sew across the seam line in a running
stitch (see photo at right of sewn seam). Fin-
ish with a single backstitch and cut the thread
(no need for a knot).

Wrong Side

Sew together the 16 pieces of the first row.

Cut out 380 red and 379 white pieces A and Press all the seam allowances toward the red side.
24 red and 22 white pieces B.

Offset red and white blocks in a brick pattern. Stitch rows together and press seam
allowances to one side.

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 C O N T E N TS
E x t e n s i o n s o f S q u a re s ,
Rectangles, and Hexagons
Connected Squares Series
Mini-Tapestry 1
Mini-Tapestry 2
Tapestry
Bedcover 1
Bedcover 2

Rectangle Series
Quilt 1
Quilt 2

Discover the elegant simplicity Hexagon Series

Merry Quilt
of contemporary quilting Transparent Quilt

D i s c o v e r i n g Tra n s p a re n t Fa b r i c s
Silhouette Series
Looking to fuse Japanese design and modern techniques in your quilting Cushion 1
projects? With Quilting Line + Color, you will explore color, shape, stitch- Cushion 2
Bag
ing, and fabric ideas from internationally known weaver, dyer, fabric artist,
Shoulder Bag
teacher, and quilter Yoshiko Jinzenji.
Spiral Series
Yoshiko brings a fresh, contemporary vision to the quilting scene with Cushion
more than 30 gorgeous projects, accompanied by precise instructions and Poshette

detailed illustrations. From bed-size quilts to bags and pillows, you will learn I d e a l P ro j e c t s fo r G i f t s
to create innovative pieces while trying out new and traditional techniques. Sampler Series
In Quilting Line + Color, Yoshiko delves into the interplay of shape and fabric, Frame
Quilt
set off to striking effect with white fabric and stitching. Her asymmetrical
Baby Series
and graphic use of color takes on a fresh, painterly feel. She shares her
Quilt 1
artistry and philosophy with you as she teaches you how to cut, piece, and Quilt 2
stitch a variety of designs—from patchwork and innovative uses of appliqué Ribbon Tape Series
and reverse appliqué to layered transparent fabrics and handstitching. Quilt
Frame
Quilting Line + Color gives you an uncomplicated approach to adventur-
Cushion
ous yet beautifully balanced quilts.
D i g i t a l G ra p h i c s a n d C o d e Q u i l t s
Digital Series
Graphic Quilt
Graphic Cushion
yoshiko jinzenji has been quilting for more than three decades. Her artisanal quilt-
making synthesizes a wide range of cultural styles, and her work is in the perma- Code Series
nent collection of the Museum of Art and Design, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Quilt 1
and the New England Quilt Museum. Jinzenji has authored multiple books about Hojoki Quilt
Tale of the Heike Quilt
quilting and teaches quilting and fabric dyeing in Japan and Bali.
B a l a n c i n g W h i t e s w i t h C o l o rs
White + Red Series
Shapes Quilt
Balance Quilt
Paperback, 8½ x 10¼, 192 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-333-4 Stripes Quilt
$28.95, Available October 2010
White + Elements Series
Stripes Quilt
Colors Quilt
Lines Quilt

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