"Featuring the 20th Anniversay Centenary Collection by LECIEN."

Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito returns with an all-new collection of house projects to build and enjoy! Twenty bags, totes, purses, pouches, wall quilts, and more celebrate two sides of Ms. Saito's work - her traditional patchwork roots and her fanciful appliqué creations. Create a city skyline, construct a tiny town, stitch and frame single dwellings, or appliqué a giant mushroom house owned by two little ladybugs - so many fresh ideas to savor. Inspired by her travels throughout Europe and the Scandinavian countries, Yoko Saito clearly feels right at home with houses - they reflect the warmth of the world around us.

Experience the magnificent work of one of the world's most esteemed quilt artists in this retrospective of Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito. Ms. Saito's distinguished career unfolds in dozens of spectacular photographs that reveal her astonishing patchwork and applique creations up close like never before - all sewn to perfection. Admirers will revel in this gorgeous hardcover keepsake volume as they read about Ms. Saito's fascinating artistic journey, in her own words.

Get the look of celebrated quiltmaker Yoko Saito in traditional patchwork or gorgeous appliqué. With an incredible 70 new patterns from the master quiltmakers of Yoko Saito's famed Quilt Party quiltmaking school and quilt shop, you'll be making even the humblest block a thing of beauty. Whether you're looking for traditional patchwork quilts, adorable puppy place mats, or exquisitely appliquéd bags, beautiful photos and full-size patterns will help you recreate the look you adore.

Admired and honored Japanese designer, quilter, author, and teacher Yoko Saito goes back to some of the original patchwork blocks that she fell in love with when she began quilting. Ms. Saito brings her remarkable sense of color and layout to 23 projects made in her beautiful Japanese taupes.This book is published by Stitch Publications, is distributed by Martingale, and is nonreturnable.

Japanese master quilt artist Yoko Saito presents an outstanding collection of 26 small and pretty projects. The tiny pouches and practical items are photographed to perfection, and the details are extraordinary. Each project includes materials lists and illustrated instructions to ensure success.

Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito is known the world over for her exquisite handbags. In this gorgeously photographed book, she shares 26 bag patterns with a focus on beauty, purpose, and comfort. Bags of all shapes and sizes feature motifs inspired by nature and traditional patchwork, most in Ms. Saito's signature taupe color palettes. With designs from big, boxy bags to petite pouches with curvy shapes, readers will learn Ms. Saito's methods for flawless piecing and applique - information on essential stitches and tools are included, along with how-to photos of basic techniques. Each pattern includes materials and cutting lists plus illustrated instructions. Whether stitchers are looking for casual bags for everyday use or spectacular bags fit for special occasions, they'll find the perfect handbag to create in this inspiring collection.