Pojagi is the name for traditional Korean sewing techniques used to make wrapping cloths (also called pojagi). It has been around for hundreds of years, pre-dating quilting by centuries.
Although I am not Korean, I had the opportunity to study and learn pojagi when I lived in Korea with my young family. Since then, I have continued to research and learn about this beautiful art form.
One of the unusual techniques in traditional pojagi is patchwork that does not have a backing. The seams are reversible and it is only one layer of fabric. I have experimented a lot with doing this technique on a sewing machine. This is great for anytime you want patchwork, but not necessarily a quilt. Think – curtains, tablecloths, clothing, etc.
When hung in sunlight, these pieces look like stained glass even though there is no black fabric in them. The effect comes from the special pojagi seams.
Part lecture and part trunk show, this fun talk tells my journey from Canada to Korea and back again. While in Korea, I studied the ancient art of Pojagi, Korean patchwork. Back in Canada, however, the Korean materials are more difficult to find, so I adapted pojagi techniques to readily available western materials with some great results.
Epida Studio
Pronunciation guide: “DeCroos” is like “De Cruz”
“Epida” is “ee pi dah”
“Pojagi” is “poe jah ghee”
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