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When I started unpacking my Japanese fabric shopping bags, I knew that I would need to make it into two posts. Not because there’s that much fabric, but more because there were two pretty distinct groups of fabric – Liberty, and novelty. I’ve shared my Japanese Liberty fabric haul (with a dash of fabulous foodie fabric) from Yuzawaya, and now… Read More
It has taken me over a week to finally get around to pulling my Tokyo fabric shopping out of their shopping bags! In my defense, I didn’t want to do so until I had the time to photograph them and write this blog post, and with a house guests, a family wedding, and more, it has taken that long to… Read More
A year ago yesterday, we moved back to Australia. I thought it fitting to share an article I wrote for Make Modern (issue 13) about comparing Japanese quilting to Australian quilting. Having just spent four years living and quilting in Japan, I’m often asked how Japanese quilting differs from the rest of the world. It’s hard to say definitively, but… Read More
Last Thursday night, I dropped my husband off at the airport so that he could fly to Japan for 5 days. And yes, I did send a shopping list with him! For those who are new here, my family lived in Japan for four years, returning to Australia in April, 2016. So while I was quite jealous that he was… Read More
Earlier this week, I shared about the quilts and my general time at the 2016 Tokyo International Quilt Festival, and now it’s time to talk about what I bought! Yes, in case you were confused, I did just destash half my stash ahead of moving overseas… I’m mostly stocking up now on some bits and pieces that are much more… Read More
Ah, Tokyo International Quilt Festival, you never fail to inspire me with your quilts, and overwhelm me with your crowds. Quilt? What quilt? Yes, it’s been that time of the year again, where I take a deep breath and dive into the crowds that fill the Tokyo Dome, all in pursuit of fabric shopping and quilt admiring. As usual, the… Read More
I had to pop into one of the local craft stores to get some fabric for Jennie, SUCH a hard task to do… And while there, I had to grab some handle strapping for a bag for my daughter. And while THERE, I found aqua twill tape and handle strapping. AQUA! Cue hyperventilation! I grabbed a package of the wider… Read More
20/07 UPDATE: As the organiser of the Yokohama quilt show, Patchwork Tsushin, has gone out of business in June 2015, it would suggest that the Yokohama show is not happening this year. I will keep this post updated when I find out myself! It seems to be about the time of year that people start planning trips to the Tokyo… Read More
I originally hadn’t planned on going to the show this year. I KNOW, don’t hate me, but I much prefer the Yokohama quilt show – nowhere near as big a crowds, but still the same level of inspiring quilts! And thus more space to enjoy them fully. And as I’m headed to QuiltCon next month anyway, it felt a little… Read More
For those following along on Instagram (@blossomheartquilts), you would have seen my Wednesday jaunt to Nippori Fabric Town with the fabulous Ms Midge! Midge is one of my Wombat Stew bee gals, and I really love her work. She’s got similar tastes in fabric and design, which made shopping with her so much fun! The first port of call for… Read More