Asian quilts

Crafting a timeless quilt doesn't have to be a daunting project! With the Blooming Lanterns Quilt, intermediate quilters can easily make their own beautiful piece of art with a touch of Asian-inspired flair. Feeling inspired? Download the free PDF pattern and follow the instructions to create this masterpiece - the perfect way to make your quilting dreams come true!

Asian Fabric magazine Issue 32 is a quilter's dream—filled with beautiful, complete quilting patterns, armchair travel, recipes and the latest and greatest of Kona Bay Fabrics.

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…

I have been to visit the International Quilt Week in Yokohama. As you enter you see these HUGE quilts. They are displayed every year. This fantastic bed size quilt, made by Chieko Shiraishi, won the Grand Prix. It was impossible to take close ups of it, but I saw in the programme pictures of the intricate needle work. I hope it will travel to Houston! Here are some other quilts from the contest that caught my eye. A shining medallion by Sashiko Nakamoto. Japanese lanterns made with old…

Main - Oriental quilt pattern for those who replied - I have received so many responses about my Oriental quilt requesting the pattern that rather than reply to them all individually I have decided to send it to all :-P It's called Reflections by Margaret Kirkby, published and distributed by Quilt Craft Australia. You

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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…

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…

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 a quilted wall hanging appliqued with Asian inspired fabrics and continuing the Eastern motif with creative thread-play in the style of Japanese quilting. (2010)

Original Design category of Blogger's Quilt Festival Fall 2015 - Indigo fabrics

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match by Susan Briscoe 125 #blocks designs to choose from Modern #Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. Choose from #patchwork, #applique and #sashiko blocks; each design features a photograph, and clear instructions with at-a-glance icons to indicate skill level and techniques used. #books #inspiration #craft #handmade #quilting #tips

This Bonus Free Pattern features a panel with a pair of elegant Tsuru cranes flying over luscious peonies and mums, in sophisticated shades of coral and lacquer red, willow green and ivory, against a tonal graphite black background. Swirling ribbons … Continue reading →