Wabi-Sabi Sewing, 20 sewing patterns for perfectly imperfect projects, by Karen Lewis

I’m so pleased to offer this very special book in my shop. Karen Lewis has created 20 lovely projects that celebrate fabrics of all types, textures and colors, including my own and those of other talented designers. Having already made her Scattered Stars quilt, Hexagon Harmony pillow and Helping Hands pot holders, all from the book, I can attest to Karen’s clear instructions, modern aesthetic and relaxed, make-do approach. Karen’s projects are thoughtfully presented in four sections: LIVING, EATING, EXPLORING and SLEEPING. This is the book I reach for when I want to spruce up my home, mend my favorite jeans or create a meaningful gift.

From the book’s back cover:

Karen Lewis has designed a selection of projects inspired by the wabi-sari ethos of finding beauty in the ordinary; repairing rather than discarding and appreciating the simple things.

Turn scraps of mismatched fabrics into beautiful quilts; extend the life of your favorite jeans with visible mending; embellish a linen pillowcase with sashiko-style stitching and enjoy the slow art of English paper piecing with this compilation of beautiful projects to treasure forever. *

If you’re interested in purchasing my exclusive kit to make Karen’s Hexagon Harmony pillow (shown in the second photo), click here.

• (C) 2018 Karen Lewis and FW Media