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Perfectly imperfect

In a world obsessed with perfection, the Japanese ethos of wabi-sabi is a welcome breath of fresh air. The concept focuses on embracing natural imperfections, which extends toKaren Lewis (£15.99, FW Media). The book includes 20 projects for thrifty stitchers who love to recycle fabrics and use up scraps to make beautiful things. There are techniques to try, including sashiko, patchwork and hand dyeing, so embrace the perfectly imperfect.

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