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Sew unique and lovely quilts in this contemporary Japanese style. Some of the most intriguing and beautiful quilts in the world today are being sewn in Japan. Keiko Goke, the first contemporary Japanese quilter to explode onto the international scene, presents her bold interpretations of traditional quilt designs in this new book. She shares her award-winning artistry with you as she shows how to cut, piece, and stitch her stunningly original designs. Keiko's quilts are wonders of irregular piecing, topped by appliqu , embroidery, hand quilting in multiple colors, and a variety of other innovative embellishments. This book chronicles four decades of her creative art with 70 of her best quilts. Learn to fuse asymmetrical designs with adventurous colors to create beautifully balanced quilts. Easy-to-follow directions are provided for each project, with clear color photographs of quilts in progress. A representative quilt pattern is provided for each of eight major quilting themes. You'll be amazed and delighted at the artistry and innovation of these distinctive quilts. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just a beginner, you're sure to find inspiration on every page.