Asian quilts ideas

These beautiful Asian quilt patterns are inspired by the many different cultures of Asia. Some take inspiration from Japanese and Chinese decor, whereas some marry Asian quilting techniques with designs and fabric choices from around the world. And of course, no collection of Asian quilt patterns would be complete without a mention of sashiko quilts! This style of quilting brings traditional Japanese folk embroidery to the world of quilting in a way that's truly beautiful. With its thick…

Break out of tradition and create a lively and colorful Eastern-inspired quilt with this pretty Happy Glow Japanese Lantern Quilt. Embrace other cultures with a free quilt pattern that's cheery and bright and adds a touch of style and elegance to any room. This Asian-inspired quilt pattern makes a great baby quilt that's perfect for any little girl and is a fun nursery idea. You can easily customize these Japanese lanterns with pretty pastels for a delicate touch or bright and bold jewel…

For those of you who love and collect Asian fabrics, this week’s Free Quilt Pattern is an absolute treasure. You may have noticed that it is harder to get Asian fabric designs these days, but this gorgeous Kaufman collection gives … Continue reading →

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Let's skip way ahead to what I call my "artsy period". There was an ongoing controversy in the quilt world between "traditional" quilts and "art" quilts. Should they be in the same show? Should they compete against each other in judged shows? There always seems to be some controversy in the world of arts/crafts. Today it is between "traditional" and "modern" quilts. ORIENTAL ONE OF A KIND 2002, 38" x 46" I have always been inspired by Oriental design and fabrics. I collected a lot of the…

This is Marg’s Town Square quilt and the pattern is by Mountain Peak Creations. Marg made this quilt using Asian inspired fabrics from her stash, added the black frames and a beautiful Fairy Frost green sashing. I think the green was the perfect choice for this quilt, it really sets off the prints nicely. We decided on Dragonfly Pond for the panto design, Quilters Dream Blend batting and a soft green So Fine thread. We woke up to a blanket of wet snow this morning so I think the white stuff…

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On my third trip walking through the exhibit at Festival , I took pictures of some of the quilts that really grabbed me. It's a pretty ecle...

Three finished projects to start off the new year! Project #1: Hilde Morin workshop - January 16 & 17 Six of us - Marti, Janet, Ann, ...