Yoshiko jinzenji simple quilt art techniques books. It definitely was not as quick of a project as i thought at first. Shipping charges on multiple item purchases are quite often. Yoshiko brings a fresh, contemporary vision to the quilting scene with more than 30 gorgeous projects, accompanied by precise instructions and detailed illustrations. These quilted pillows are a study in color, pattern, and texture.
Yoshiko jinzenjis abstract pathway quilt pattern etsy. Yoshiko jinzenjis style has had a major influence on me and my work. Author yoshiko jinzenji began quilting after she came upon quilts made by. This print has an exceptionally large repeat of 1 meter approximately 39.
Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the yoshikojinzenji flickr tag. They are projects from her book quilting line and colour. Quilt codifie from the book simple quilt by yoshiko jinzenji. Her work is internationally recognized and has been exhibited at some of the worlds biggest quilt exhibitions, including the 30th anniversary of the international quilt festival houston, texas, 2004 where she was a featured guest artists. The richly minimalist quilts she makes today are as powerful as the works that originally inspired her. Yoshiko jinzenjis abstract pathway quilt zakka workshop inspired by the traditional nine patch motif, this quilt reinterprets the standard patchwork design. Most interesting photos from yoshiko jinzenji fabric, quilts and inspiration pool.
Yoshiko jinzenji began quilting after she came upon quilts made by canadian mennonites and was deeply moved by their resonant, sacred quality. See more ideas about sampler quilt, modern quilts, quilts. Quilting line and color meet your next favorite book. In 1970 yoshiko jinzenji who was in north america to study western flower arrangementstumbled across the antique amish quilts that inspired her to start working as a quilt artist. Add to ryoko yoshiko tsukioris easy cute straight stitch sewing japanese book patterns one piece blouse jacket. Discover book depositorys huge selection of yoshiko jinzenji books online.
Joe cunningham, author of quilting with style the unique quilt art of yoshiko jinzenji exemplifies the style of classic quilt tradition. In addition to fullsize quilts, jinzenji demonstrates how to make quilted pillows, clutch purses, necklaces, decorative objects, table mats, tiny miniature quilt mandalas, and even a hammock. During her thirty years of artisanal quiltmaking, she has synthesized a wide range of cultural styles, and her work has been exhibited around the world, with pieces in the permanent collection of the museum of art and design, the victoria and albert museum, new england quilt museum, and the spencer museum of. Apr 01, 2009 in 1970 yoshiko jinzenji who was in north america to study western flower arrangementstumbled across the antique amish quilts that inspired her to start working as a quilt artist. My favorite book for beginning quilters is beginners guide to quilting. Jan 01, 1970 simple quilt by yoshiko jinzenji, 9782756502205, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Yoshiko is known for her minimalist style of quilts and fabrics, full of sublime details. Jinzenji takes traditional patchwork in a bold, graphic direction, incorporates appliqued lines of code on a white background, and uses sheer fabric to add dimension to her quilts. The pattern repeats every 51 along the length of the fabric. It was in this book and her other masterpiece, quilt artistry. Yoshiko is a master of minimalist design and graphic, abstract quilts. Zakka workshop is a publisher of distinctive craft books, patterns, and kits inspired by fresh, contemporary japanese design.
Mix and match the various animal silhouettes and experiment with different background and sheer fabrics to create clever optical illusions. The author has amazing design skills and quilting skills. Inspired designs from the east, a book published in 2002 about yoshiko jin. Inspired by the traditional nine patch motif, this quilt reinterprets the standard patchwork design. The house is simple in structure, just an integrated suite with two kitchens and a. My book tells the history of 40 years of quilt making in japan and how the idea of the quilt was originally imported from america.
An informal presentation on the work and life of yoshiko jinzenji, who is the foremost contemporary quilt artist in japan and a natural dyer focused on distinctive bamboo coloring from bali. Half yard yuwa simple quilt on teal yoshiko jinzenji low volume print japanese import fabric. I was not alerted in the blurb of the english version that this was a translation of simple quilt by yoshiko jinzenji. Yoshiko jinzenji is an internationally known artist considered to be one of the top influencers of the modern quilt world.
Star connection, nylon, natural dyes, 68 x 83 inches yoshiko jinzenji lives and works in japan and in bali. Her work taught me that simple shapes are strong, stable, and beautiful. See more ideas about quilts, modern quilts, art quilts. Multiple units will be cut as continuous yardage whenever possible. Feb 08, 2011 yoshiko jinzenji has been quilting for more than three decades and teaching for two. This book is as beautiful as her quilts, and reveals the mystery behind some of the best of her works. The interplay between the white spaces and the print fabrics creates a sense of movement in this quilt. Yoshiko jinzenji, quilter japanese quilts, modern quilts. Although each of the sampler blocks appears unique, they combine to create a graphic and orderly quilt. Dec 31, 2002 quilt artistry will transform the way that readers think about quilts. While im not close to her exquisite work with simple shapes, i do love creating that way.
The story behind homage by jacquie gering aqs blog. The book also have a section on how to make quilts, easy to read, easy to follow. The dark in this quilt is kona ash, which in many quilts acts as a light. The 76yearold japanese quilt artist yoshiko jinzenji bought a. Her work is internationally recognized and has been exhibited at some of the worlds biggest quilt exhibitions, including the 30th anniversary of the international quilt festival houston, texas, 2004 where she was a featured guest artist. Inspired designs from the east, that i first understood that quilts dont have to be especially complex to be amazing. Half yard yuwa simple quilt on teal yoshiko jinzenji low volume print japanese import fabric jz152109e fabricsupply. Yoshiko jinzenji is featured in my new book, japanese. Techniques and designs for abstract quilts yoshiko jinzenji. Techniques and designs for abstract quilts jinzenji, yoshiko on. Yuwa yoshiko jinzenji simple quilt more options jones. Modern sampler quilt with full size pattern by yoshiko jinzenji book. I have never been extremely interested in traditional quilts, but yoshiko jinzenji s work is so different than what i envision when i hear the term quilt, and shes definitely an artist worth checking out you can see some of yoshiko jinzenji s beautiful quilts on her website, and there are also a couple of books of her work available.
The quilt world of yoshiko jinzenji easy quilts, mini quilts, modern quilt patterns. Oct 16, 2019 the 76yearold japanese quilt artist yoshiko jinzenji bought a 4,300squarefeet plot of land up mount hiei in kyoto 8 years ago to build a house for herself. From yoshiko jinzenji a vanguard of modern quilting, simple quilt is a printed version of her iconic, minimalistic square block quilt from her book simple. We offer sewing and quilting patterns by kumiko fujita, yoshiko jinzenji, yoko saito, and more.
Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. You can see some of yoshiko jinzenji s beautiful quilts on her website, and there are also a couple of books. Readers will enjoy learning more about her background and how she came to quilting. Her tourdeforce quilt work from 1980 to 2000 chronicles fabric from the renowned textile designer, the late junichi arai. Her book quilt artistry is the unending result of an apprenticeship that started at kyoto womens university, learning from the canadian mennonites whence the inspired moment above and amish in the usa from 1968 till 1980, then back to japan to form the yoshiko jinzenji quilt group. Author yoshiko jinzenji began quilting after she came upon quilts made by canadas mennonite people and was deeply moved by their resonant, sacred quality.
Yoshiko jinzenjis style is clean, minimal, organic and modern. Design simple white quilt of qin izumidera yuko 2005 isbn. As a consequence receiving the book ordered from amazon found that this was an english translation of the same. A stunning look at the lushly minimalist work of one of todays outstanding quilt artists. See more ideas about japanese quilts, modern quilts, art quilts. The whole house is an integrated kitchen with a small bathroom. Yoshiko jinzenji is a kyotobased quilt artist and teacher who has been quilting for over three decades.
Yoshiko jinzenji lives and works in japan and in bali. Looking to fuse japanese design and modern techniques in you. Yoshiko jinzenji est une artiste textile japonaise qui. Nov 28, 2015 yoshiko jinzenji is featured in my new book, japanese contemporary quilts and quilters. Jinzenji has always wanted to give something back to the western quilting tradition that first inspired her, and with this book, she is wonderfully successful. A large scale print of geometric and abstract shapes is interspersed with the occasional leafy frond. Mar 06, 2012 one of the things i learned from yoshiko jinzenji s book is that simple shapes and simple piecing can create wonderful quilts.
Mar 24, 2016 we carry several of her fabrics on our website. Yoshiko jinzenjis abstract pathway quilt zakka workshop. You can see some of yoshiko jinzenji s beautiful quilts on her website, and there are also a couple of books of her work available. Add to favorites half yard yuwa quilt jz822327c yoshiko jinzenji cotton sheeting low volume print japanese import. She soon became recognized for her unique talent and in 1979 received the canada ontario craft award for her excellent quilt work. Yoshiko jinzenji has been quilting for more than three decades and teaching for two. Baby quilts, bamboo dyed silk, hand stitch she began quilting after she came upon quilts made by canadas mennonite people in the 70s and was moved by their resonant, sacred quality.
Jan 27, 2012 i have never been extremely interested in traditional quilts, but yoshiko jinzenji s work is so different than what i envision when i hear the term quilt, and shes definitely an artist worth checking out. They are spiritual, covered with hand work and attention to detail. Yoshiko jinzenji is the author of quilting line and color 3. Yoshiko jinzenji grid color d for yuwa of yapan etsy. Modern sampler quilt with full size pattern by yoshiko.
Inspired designs from the east by jinzenji, yoshiko. Full instructions and patterns are provided for 30 projects, several of which could be attempted by beginning quilters. Half yard yuwa simple quilt on teal yoshiko jinzenji low volume print japanese import fabric jz152109e fabricsupply 5 out of 5 stars,092. Yoshiko jinzenjis modern sampler quilt pattern etsy. From yoshiko jinzenji a vanguard of modern quilting, simple quilt is a printed version of her iconic, minimalistic square block quilt from her book simple quilts. Its contemporary look comes from the limited use of color in each block. Modern sampler quilt with full size pattern by yoshiko jinzenji. Inspired designs from the east by jinzenji, yoshiko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inspired designs from the east 9784770030993 by jinzenji, yoshiko and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mar 24, 2009 yoshiko jinzenji is a kyotobased quilt artist and teacher who has been quilting for over three decades.
She sponsored a quilt exhibition in jakarta, exhibited for a. In 1980 she returned to her native japan and set up her own studio in kyoto. See more ideas about quilts, japanese quilts, modern quilts. Half yard yuwa simple quilt on teal yoshiko jinzenji low volume print japanese import fabric jz152109e fabricsupply 5 out of 5 stars,081. Yoshiko jinzenjis quilted silhouette pillows pattern etsy. Yoshiko jinzenji quilt multi on white a large scale print of geometric and abstract shapes is interspersed with the occasional leafy frond. As a consequence receiving the book ordered from amazon found that this was an english translation of the same book, the format and illustrations differently positioned, but nevertheless the same book as the french edition. Yoshiko jinzenjis simple quilt book i would love to have her books. The richly minimalist quilts she makes today are as powerful as those that originally inspired her. I have quilt artistry text in english and some of the projects inside are amazing i wish i had some photographs of the inside pages, but i dont. Yoshiko jinzenji is an internationally known artist considered to be one of the top influencers of the modern.
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