Japanese quilts

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…

Japanese quilter Shizuko Kuroha

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…

Gingko

'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.

"Over the Waves" quilt by Setsuko Matsushima - The Quilt EZ Judges’ Recognition Award from Paula Nadelstern went to this fabulous quilt by Setsuko Matsushima.

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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Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking part in a Japanese Kaleidoscope Quilt class with internationally renowned quilter/textile artist Jan Preston. It was arranged by Leanne of Kimono House (ther…

Musings of a textile itinerant: Traveller's Blankets and Aussie Bush Project Going to Berry Retreat

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…

Armchair Quilter: January 2010

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…

In 2012 I embarked on a mission to make a Sashiko Quilt and this was the result: Sashiko Quilt Sashiko detail Why did I decide to make a Sashiko quilt? There were three reasons: 1. I saw the lovely shiny Japanese fabrics stacked up my local quilt shop and thought, "aren't those lovely!". 2. We were about to have a Japanese exchange come and stay with us for three weeks, and later in the year my son would be going to Japan for three weeks. 3. I thought it would be fun to experiment with the…

On his birthday, Kiyoshi Ina said hello to his Facebook friends. “Born December 3, 1942, in an American Concentration Camp! Yes, today is my 75th birthday, thank you for the birthday wishes! “Sometimes I think I’m lucky to be alive. My mother had a very difficult pregnancy with me. She had to endure the evacuation of all Japanese along the western coast of the U.S.A. while pregnant with me. Shizuko Ina with newborn Kiyoshi, 1942, Topaz, Utah. Photo courtesy Kiyoshi Ina. “They were sent to a…