I have a new Yoko Saito book courtesy of Stitch Publications. Â This one, just like the others, is a gem. Â It’s called Yoko Saito’s Scandinavian Quilts. Â When I saw the title I just knew I had to see it. Â My grandparents on my Dad’s side both came from Sweden so I always feel attracted to anything that says Scandinavian.
There are some wonderful projects in the book…projects that I am dying to find some time for and try.
The projects are so darn cute I don’t know if I could use them if I did make them. Â I would be afraid to get them dirty… Â But again they are so cute they could hang on a hook in the house and be a decoration. Â See…totally cute!!
I’m typically not one for small intricate details but these projects make me want to try. Â Don’t you love being inspired to try something new?? Â I do, and for me, her designs are it.
Check out how the fabric on this bag look woven. Â Amazing!!
It’s not all bags…other fun projects are included too!
That journal is something I really like.
There are over 20 projects in the book and I didn’t even show you all my favorites…Dala horses and cute wool pincushions. Â Don’t be surprise if one day after this wedding quilt is finished that I drop everything and make on of these projects…the are calling to me and so far, I’ve resisted.
I see that Stitch Publications have translated a few more of her books into English….hmmmm…I can’t wait to see them!!! Â Tempting….
Willow Lane Quilting Company has many of Yoko Saito’s books along with fabric and notions to get you started. Â Head on over and check them out.
If you haven’t guessed yet…yep, I’m keeping this book!! Â Sorry readers.
My grandfather came from Denmark, so I live anything Scandinavian too. Although I have to say, what you’ve shown doesn’t look very Scandinavian. :)
Very nice items…I’m attracted to Scandinavian also, being 1/4 Swedish. But…I have to agree with LoriD. Maybe the book should be called Yoko Saito’s Interpretation of Scandinavian Quilts. I think of Scandinavian as simple graphic designs in clear colors.
My grandmother came from Finland and my grandfather came from Sweden, so I totally get your attraction to everything Scandinavian!! The simplicity of the designs, rather organic, do speak to their attachment to nature, but I have to agree with the other two commenters, I really don’t see Scandinavian! The applique designs do remind me of the motifs painted on Scandinavian furniture, but the colors, I think, are what feel wrong. More used to the bright reds, blues, greens and yellows, but I do like the color palette!