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a stack of cloths with the title getting started with kantha quilting a beginner's guide

Kantha quilting is an age-old textile art form originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Bangladesh and Bengal. Rooted in tradition and culture, Kantha quilts serve both functional and aestheti…

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a bed with a black quilt on top of it

Here it is – the finished, bound quilt (just a label needed – I’ll do that later this afternoon when I get back from some errands). I did the quilting from top to bottom in line w…

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an intricately designed piece of cloth with blue and white designs on it's edges

'Blue Tone' by Aki Sakai is a prize winning quilts from International quilt week Yokohama 2012. It is hand-pieced, appliqued, and embroidered. Aki used both traditional patterns and her own designs. She loves flowers and blue sky and made this mainly blue quilt with the image of linking people by flower.

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an instruction to japanese yosegire quilt making

Delve into the captivating world of Japanese Yosegire quilt-making! Discover the exquisite artistry of this unique quilting tradition. Follow me to the blog and explore the beauty of Yosegire quilts!

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a close up of a quilt on a window sill with flowers in the center

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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an older woman wearing glasses standing in front of some blue and white wall hangings

To book an upcoming textile tour to Japan with Okan Arts +click here By Patricia Belyea TOKYO JP The International Great Quilt Festival is immense in so many ways—inspiration, excellence, and delight. What I’m sharing with you here is the tip of the needle of what’s displayed in the vast Tokyo Dome. I do not include the makers of the quilts if their names are only available in Japanese. Note: The quilt featured above is by Miwako Mogami. competition exhibits The competitions are open to…

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