Pattern Info
Instructions
I enlarged a paper pieced Mariner's star for the center of the quilt. along all the edges were a kimono block, then a Kanji , then another kimono block followed by another Kanji etc all the way around except I made Japanese fans for the corners. I searched the web for Kanji words, like love, peace, blessings, faithful, etc. enlarged them to suit, then put them under my fabric, so I could see ...Read full instructions »
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Category: Quilting
Type of item: Functional
For: Unisex
Style: Classic
Materials
cotton fabric for the quilt and paint for the Kanji (Japanese writing) with the English meanings embroidered under each one
What was your inspiration?
This was a gift for my granddaughter who loves all things Japanese.
What are you most proud of?
Aside from my granddaughter.... the Mariner's star
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
use oriental inspired fabrics for the kimonos. I love paper piecing because it is so precise. I often enlarge patterns from my extensive quilting library. They are striking in the center of a quilt.
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