The Book Of Boro: Techniques and patterns inspired by traditional Japanese textiles

A collection of boro—inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter.



Learn about the history of boro and how it is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and other embroidery stitches.


The word boro comes from the Japanese boroboro meaning something tattered or repaired. It refers to textiles that have been mended or ...