Our Books

We've been writing books together for over 20 years, and each one is a deep dive into techniques we're genuinely obsessed with. From Japanese heritage stitching (sashiko, boro, kogin-zashi) to freeform quilting and comprehensive crochet education, these aren't just instruction manuals—they're invitations to embrace imperfection, use what you have, and find joy in the making process. Whether you're picking up a needle for the first time or you've been stitching for decades, we wrote these books for you. No gatekeeping, no intimidation, just clear instruction and encouragement to follow your own creative chaos.

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Book cover for 'Mending Handbook' showing embroidery on denim fabric, an embroidery needle with a thimble, and a sewing hoop. The text highlights repair and restoration of fabrics and textiles, including embroidery, sashiko, darning, and more. Authors' names are Shannon Roudhan and Jason Bowlsby.

Everything breaks… Everything can be mended.

Our most comprehensive guide yet brings together visible mending techniques from around the world—because repair is an act of creativity, sustainability, and rebellion against throwaway culture.

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Stitching Sashiko Book Cover with red fabric and a needle and thread

Stitching Sashiko

Your spiral-bound field guide to 40+ sashiko patterns (including 10 not in Boro & Sashiko). Fits in your project bag, travels well, and makes learning these iconic Japanese stitches ridiculously approachable. Chart reading, fabric prep, needle threading, and mindful stitching—all the essentials in one portable companion.

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Boro and Sashiko book cover with white stitches on multicolored fabric

Boro & Sashiko

Fall in love with Japanese mending traditions where imperfection is the whole point. Learn 30+ authentic sashiko designs and boro techniques inspired by historical masters, then put them to use with 9 contemporary projects (sampler wall hangings, reversible bags, kimono-inspired jackets). Every stitch has utilitarian beauty—we'll teach you to see it.

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Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza Book cover  photo with pillows and quilts in patchwork motifs

Scrappy Wonky Quilt Blocks

Freeform patchwork for people who want to make beautiful quilts without all the fussy precision. Make iconic quilt blocks in wonky style using your scraps, and create contemporary abstractions that actually look intentional. Thirteen beginner-friendly projects teach you curves, stack and bridge, and caping techniques. No precision piecing required, just joyful creative chaos.

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Contemporary Kogin-zashi book cover with red fabric and orange thread in a geometric pattern

Contemporary Kogin-zashi

What started as a random internet rabbit hole became a deep dive into this geometric Japanese embroidery technique. Kogin's bold patterns and rhythmic stitching are inspiring and addictive. Follow our creative chaos and discover your own interpretation of these striking designs.

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Complete Crochet Course Cover with thread, yarn, hooks and other crochet items on a wood table

Complete Crochet Course

From your first chain stitch to complex colorwork, this is crochet education without the gatekeeping. Step-by-step photography walks you through every technique—choosing hooks and yarn, working in the round, specialty stitches, finishing touches. Ten beginner-friendly patterns get you making real projects fast, while advanced techniques keep you learning for years.

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Designer Crochet Cover with a model wearing a white crochet top with big ornate cables around a cowl neckline

Designer Crochet

Sophisticated, figure-flattering garments (sizes S-5X) with beautiful drape and shape. Using lightweight yarns and a beautiful variety of stitches and motifs, create a complete wardrobe: jackets, cardigans, layering tanks, a floor-sweeping skirt, convertible vest/wrap, and matching winter accessories. Every design built to flatter most body types… because great style shouldn't stop at arbitrary size charts.

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We have the right book to inspire your own creative chaos.