MASAMI AKATSUKA
How did you develop your unique appliqué style?
I’m always creating for my brand, Cocon. The more pieces I’ve made, the more my unique style has naturally developed!
Tell us a little about your process - from designing to the finished piece.
At first, the image I have in mind is very vague. Next, I tend to do some research and start putting a plan together for shapes and colours. I then directly cut into the fabrics, quite spontaneously. I like to keep harmony in each design, so keep an image of the finished piece in mind as I sew all the motifs.
The technique often lends itself to using small scraps of fabrics. How else can quilters be mindful of sustainability when making appliqué projects?
To be mindful, we need to make a process where we actively participate in recycling
