Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Today’s giveaway is one from my own stash of Japanese fabrics – what would be a Blossom Heart Quilts giveaway without some of this deliciousness?! Before we moved here, I had always heard rumours of this magical material known as Japanese fabrics, but I had yet to experience them for myself. And it didn’t take me very long to realise… Read More
I believe this is my second-to-last set of Japanese preschool bags! This order included 2 massive bags with 4cm gussets, which I interpreted to mean boxed corners measuring 4cm from the corner. The finished size is 40cm x 58cm! One for my friend’s daughter, another for her son. I got to go shopping for these fabrics, which certainly adds more… Read More
Fear not, fellow Fabriholics Anonymous, I have not fallen off the wagon. In fact, it made for a cheap and quick trip to the Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival, not being able to browse the hundreds of stalls of fabric! But I didn’t leave empty-handed, oh no… I finally gave in and bought some Clover clips. I had been using… Read More
Last year, I made two sets of bags – one for a friend and one for Jonathan. This year, the list is up to 4 sets so far! A fellow Aussie expat has her two sons starting this year and hired me to make all their bags and bits that they need, plus a work colleague’s son’s stuff and Isabelle’s… Read More
Of all the quilts I have made, this quilt has been the most challenging and the most personal. Personal in ways I never even thought of until I headed out this evening to get photos at sunset. From the sunrise in the east to the sunset in the west, the name of the Lord is to be praised. This verse… Read More
For 2014 we are changing things around a bit for the Japanese Bundle Club… it is now the Japanese Colour Club! Each month features a different colour with the bundles including 6 different prints based on that colour. They will not be restricted to pure blenders and will also include some fun, Japanese prints like last year! But all centered… Read More
Joshua and I spent all morning browsing the shopping stalls at the International Yokohama Quilt Week. Digging for treasure and coming up with gold! We criss-crossed the aisles, scouring the fat quarter bins for any bargains. Most were priced at around $4 per fat quarter, but we found a couple of stalls selling for as cheap as $2.50. Like this… Read More
Last time I went shopping with Molli Sparkles, I was inspired to finally write up a proper post sharing all my tips for fabric shopping in Tokyo. This time I went to the Yokohama Quilt Show with him and had a blast! So this time I’m going to share some Japanese to help ease your fabric-splurging way. Japanese Yen Japan… Read More
I have not stopped thinking since I left the International Yokohama Quilt Week show on Saturday. Everything I thought I knew, what I thought I wanted, has been tossed and turned and challenged… When Joshua and I first arrived at the quilt show in Yokohama, we hit the shop stalls. Which was a good thing. If we had attempted to… Read More
One of the most common emails I receive is asking for tips about fabric shopping in Tokyo. This is something I’ve had a little bit of experience with! And now I’m sharing it here for you too – places to go, tips for tourists and a bit of language to help you get that fabric cut. Updated July, 2018 Map… Read More