PATTERN BOOK, Happy Flower Quilts by Atsuko Matsuyama

Happy Flowers Quilts is the most colorful and cheerful collection of quilted projects around. Originally published in Japan, this book showcases master quilter and fabric designer Atsuko Matsuyama's unique ability to combine bright colors and fun prints to create adorable patchwork and applique designs. 

Packed with over 30 projects, quilters will be inspired to sew beautiful and bright vintage-inspired quilts, bags, pouches, pin cushions, sewing kits, tea cozies, and more! A color photo guide illustrates Asuko's favorite handwork techniques, including piecing, applique, quilting, and binding. Easy to trace full-size templates simplify the construction process, so you can get started with the fun part right away: selecting your fabrics and stitching up these pretty projects.

Step-by-step instructions and full-size templates are included for all projects. 

Note: this book was translated to English from a Japanese perspective in pattern design, so there are differences in application.  For example, measurements are mostly metric.  Also, the pattern templates are all available and the applique designs are all printed on large drafting paper (included).  It is recommended that you trace the project pattern templates onto EZ pattern, tracing paper or other pattern replication for easier use.  Another example of design and application difference is that many of the quilt applique designs are shown up close with photo pictures in the book, but some of them are shown only in the photo of the full quilt itself.  Therefore, each quilter has the freedom to create and apply the color and design ideas to her own quilt using the sewing methods learned at the beginning of the book.  Japanese quilters are fastidious with detail and precision in their applique, and it is so much fun learn their techniques and apply them to western quilting ideas and techniques, too!

In the photo carousel, you will find a little pouch made by April Henry to hold tweezers and applique tools ~ made from this pattern book.  Enjoy!