Susan Briscoe

Learn the big stitch technique of Sashiko with these 8 simple sashiko sewing projects. Big stitches are used to create stunning, geometric patterns and texture. This collection includes 8 home decor patterns including coasters, cushions, wall hangings, bag and greetings cards. Features content previously published in The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and Japanese Sashiko Inspirations .

Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Kogin is a variation of the popular Japanese embroidery technique sashiko and is rapidly becoming as popular as its 'big sister'. Japanese embroidery expert, Susan Briscoe, has compiled a collection of over 60 pattern charts – kogin is a counted embroidery technique – and 12 accompanying projects to create The Ultimate Kogin Collection,...

A collection of Japanese style quilting projects by Susan Briscoe which really captures the essence of Japanese quilting style. Includes step instructions for creating Japanese style quilting projects including throws, cushions and quilts. The projects feature traditional Japanese techniques, designs and fabrics.

A collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter. Learn about the history of boro and how it is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and other embroidery stitches. The word boro comes from the Japanese boroboro meaning something tattered or repaired. It refers to textiles that have been mended or...