Japanese Taupe Color Theory

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YOKO SAITO’S

Japanese Taupe Color Theory A Study Guide Celebrated Japanese quilt artist, teacher, author, and shop owner Yoko Saito shares how she began to create a color palette now coined as “Japanese taupes.” In this book, she walks you through the simplicity and complexity of taupe colors, revealing how to lay the groundwork for creating color collections to achieve the look you want. Find 20 color collections, shown in traditional or original blocks, and step-by-step instructions on taupe color theory. Additionally, 39 projects with instructions include handbags, sewing items, and cushions.

Ship/Pub date: 2013 Book code: D6005 MSRP: $37.95 Pages: 146 pages w/1 pullout pattern sheet Size: 91/4" x 115/8" Color: 98 full-color pages w/48 black and white pages, pb Format: Softcover ISBN: 978-0-9859746-4-0

About the Author Celebrated Japanese quilt artist Yoko Saito is well-known for her detailed work and unique use of taupe color palettes. She learned to quilt after seeing antique quilts in America and has been inspired over the years to create her own style and designs. A prolific author of quilt books, she also designs fabric and her patterns are often seen in Japanese quilt and crafting magazines. In addition, she appears in various media, and has had her own Needlework Exhibit. She currently owns and runs a quilt shop and school called Quilt Party in Chiba Prefecture, just outside of Tokyo. Contact us: 1-800-426-3126 Int’l: 1-425-483-3313 | Fax: 1-425-486-7596 [email protected] | MartingaleWholesale.com

YOKO SAITO’S

Traditional Block Patterns Bag & Quilt Projects Using 66 Traditional Patchwork Blocks 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.

Ship/Pub date: 2016 Book code: D6012 MSRP: $32.95 Pages: 96 pages w/1 pullout pattern sheet, Size: 81/4" x 10" Color: 64 full-color pages w/32 black and white pages Format: Softcover ISBN: 978-0-9863029-3-0

About the Author Celebrated Japanese quilt artist Yoko Saito is well-known for her detailed work and unique use of taupe color palettes. She learned to quilt after seeing antique quilts in America and has been inspired over the years to create her own style and designs. A prolific author of quilt books, she also designs fabric and her patterns are often seen in Japanese quilt and crafting magazines. In addition, she appears in various media, and has had her own Needlework Exhibit. She currently owns and runs a quilt shop and school called Quilt Party in Chiba Prefecture, just outside of Tokyo. Contact us: 1-800-426-3126 Int’l: 1-425-483-3313 | Fax: 1-425-486-7596 [email protected] | MartingaleWholesale.com

YOKO SAITO’S

Quilts & Projects from my Favorite Fabrics Featuring the 20th Anniversary Centenary Collection by LECIEN What better way to celebrate Yoko Saito’s 20th anniversary designing fabrics for Lecien than with a book full of bags, quilts, and projects? A quilter and designer renowned for her stunning use of Japanese-inspired taupe color palettes, Yoko Saito offers 28 fabulous projects in this book, along with basic how-tos for her patchwork and quilting methods.

Ship/Pub date: 2016 Book code: D6013 MSRP: $34.95 Pages: 112 pages Size: 83/10" x 10" Color: 64 full-color pages w/48 black and white pages Format: Softcover ISBN: 978-0-9863029-4-7

About the Author Celebrated Japanese quilt artist Yoko Saito is well-known for her detailed work and unique use of taupe color palettes. She learned to quilt after seeing antique quilts in America and has been inspired over the years to create her own style and designs. A prolific author of quilt books, she also designs fabric and her patterns are often seen in Japanese quilt and crafting magazines. In addition, she appears in various media, and has had her own Needlework Exhibit. She currently owns and runs a quilt shop and school called Quilt Party in Chiba Prefecture, just outside of Tokyo. Contact us: 1-800-426-3126 Int’l: 1-425-483-3313 | Fax: 1-425-486-7596 [email protected] | MartingaleWholesale.com