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Issue No. 26

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Asian Fabric™

Vol 7 Issue 2

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contentsquilts

23 Furo-ra Otaki Featuring Geisha Dynasty

31 Dragon’s Cabin Lovely sashiko elements

51 Coral Tree New from Kona Bay

features6 Shadowland Collection New collaboration with Jason Yenter from In The Beginning Fabrics

10 Quilt Market Wrap-up Take a peek at our trip to Kansas City, MO for the big industry show

50 Coral Tree Story Kona Bay finds love in South Africa with DaGama Textiles Coral Tree quilting fabrics

departments4 Publisher’s Note

8 Shop Directory Where to shop for Kona Bay

12 News From Friends of Kona Bay

15 What I Did With My Kona Bay Great projects from our readers

30 Designer Directory Patterns to inspire

37 Contributor Bios

38 Travel Kanazawa, Japan

46 Food Kogai Namasu, Tori no Kara-age & Cucumber Buckets for the table

Kanazawa, Japan • pg 38

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publisher’s note

Asian Fabric™ is produced six times a year by Eagle Publishing for Kona Bay Fabrics. The magazine accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork; they will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. © Kona Bay Fabrics. All rights reserved. No piece, in part or full, may be reproduced without permission.

Quilting and design ideas for inspired minds

Asian Fabric™

Issue #26 2012 • VOL 7 ISSUE 2

Kona Bay Fabrics © 2012

Publisherdouglas Eagleson

Quilt designer & editOrGeorgie Gerl [email protected]

sPeCiAl COntributOrsPatricia Brown

Pepper Cory

AssistAnts tO Publisherdoris Eagleson 1923–2010Cheryl HamaiBrittany Eagleson

subsCriPtiOnsKona Bay Fabricswww.konabay.com15812 NE 83rd StRedmond, WA 98052800-531-7913

Advertising AndeditOriAl inQuiriesEagle Publishingwww.PublishingPeople.com328 E. Indiana AveSpokane, WA 99207866-638-1115

editOr And AssOCiAte PublisherVicki dar [email protected]

Art direCtOrTyann [email protected]

Advertising rePresentAtiveRenee [email protected]

internEmily Hotchkiss

Douglas (Textile Samurai) EaglesonPublisher • [email protected]

Aloha from Da Textile Samurai!

Usually, one is blessed with a significant event or great news at least once a year. Of course, we don’t count birthdays, anniversaries, babies being born or a new kitten from the rescue center.

I am fortunate to share not one but TWO exciting and wonderful blessings with you today!

First—Asian Fabric magazine has moved from a paid printed publication to a free, easily accessible, online magazine. Everyone can now enjoy the wonder and beauty of Asian fabrics, culture, and travel. Not only do you get free patterns and the great stories all have come to expect, Asian Fabric will now come out every two months instead of quarterly!

Secondly—Kona Bay Fabrics is celebrating a first in the quilting industry by combining forces with Jason Yenter, of In The Beginning Fabrics fame, to produce what easily will be the runaway fabric collection of the year!!

The upcoming SHADOWLAND COLLECTION melds Kona Bay’s fabric printing technique with Jason’s coloring and styling. The group will be available September/October at your local quilt shop.

The Shadowland Collection consists of thirty- three wonderful fabrics that are so unique and gorgeous that Kona Bay will also be publishing it’s first pattern book with six beautiful quilting projects that will showcase the fabric release this Fall.

You may view the Shadowland Collection and book projects at www.konabay.com to start thinking about all the possibilities. Make sure to encourage your local quilt shop to get their orders in!

Plus, our Coral Tree Quilt project on page 51 uses a new South African line of cotton Kona Bay is proud to now distribute in the US.

The Furo-ra Otaki Quilts starting on page 23 feature Kona Bay’s Geisha Dynasty fabric available in your local quilt shop now.

Having Asian Fabric magazine free online is so exciting! Please let your friends know they can also be enjoying Asian Fabric magazine by simply signing up on the Kona Bay Fabrics website at www.konabay.com.

We hope you enjoy our new magazine format. Join me on Facebook and let me know what you think. I’d love to meet you!

Mahalo and Aloha!!

NekoThis collection of playful Asian kitties and paw print accent designs combine effortlessly to start you out on your next feline-themed quilt.

INSTORESNOW

Koi GardenKona Bay’s newest collection featuring Japanese

Koi in serene pools of water accompanied by a delightful variety of complementary floral designs.

ShadowlandCollection

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Shadowland

Col lect ion

Quilts

Fabric designed by Jason Yenter

Quilt inspired by Georgie Gerl

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Kona Bay Fabrics, once again, is leading the way into unexplored territory with the release of their exciting new collection named Shadowland.

This striking tonal collection was inspired by vintage Kona Bay fabric and designed by Jason Yenter, the celebrated President of In The Beginning Fabrics. “We love the captivating collection Jason has created for us,” President of Kona Bay Fabrics, Douglas Eagleson, said excitedly, “It is sure to be the runaway hit of the year!”

Over lunch one day, Eagleson shared a favorite piece of early, immensely popular, Kona Bay fabric with Yenter. He mentioned he was hoping to bring it back for Kona Bay’s twentieth

anniversary this year. Yenter, who’s family owns In The Beginning Fabrics, is the designer of many successful fabric collections himself. He was fascinated by the subtle elements and printing technique used. He commented that he’d love to be involved in creating a new series of designs bringing into play these unique Kona Bay techniques. With that, the Shadowland Collection was born.

“Kona Bay Fabrics is both blessed and honored in having Jason Yenter—one of the fabric industry’s premier fabric and quilt designers—involved in this dynamic project with Kona Bay,” Eagleson commented, “No one knows fabric design and coloring like Jason and the Shadowland Collection proves this point once again!”

In celebration of this very special industry first, Kona Bay will be releasing their first pattern book at the same time. Shadowland Collection Quilts will feature six gorgeous quilt projects created using the Shadowland Collection. Award winning Quilt Designer, Georgie Gerl, will provide thoughtfully written instructions. The Shadowland Collection and book will both be available at local quilt shops this September.

The Seattle region is home to three of the fabric industry’s preeminent companies. “We feel fortunate to be good friends with other area fabric makers,” says Eagleson, “It’s a unique dynamic but our common goal is success for us all.” Last fall at the annual Quilt Market, the big daddy trade show for the quilting industry, the group even did a joint promotion referring to themselves in fun as “The Seattle Cotton Cartel.”

Kona Bay Fabrics, who sells solely wholesale, is taking orders now for the Shadowland Collection and the accompanying book due out September.

The entire Shadowland Collection may be viewed on the Kona Bay Fabrics website at www.konabay.com and orders can be placed by calling Kona Bay

Fabrics at 1-800-531-7913.

Shadowland

Col lect ion

Quilts

Fabric designed by Jason Yenter

Quilt inspired by Georgie Gerl

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shop directory:where to find kona bay

arizona35th Ave Sew & Vac Fabric World3500 W. Northern AvePhoenix, AZ 85051602.841.54274939 W. Ray Road, STE 27Chandler, AZ 85225480.961.7363 Two convenient locations with 25,000 bolts combined, includ-ing a large selection of Asian fabrics. Notions, books, threads and all quilting supplies. Kits available from this issue. Hours: M-F 9-6; Sat 9-5; Sun 10-4. www.35thavesewandvac.com

floridaBoutique 4 Quilters, Inc.2945 W New Haven AveWest Melbourne, FL 32904321.768.2060A shop with a Scandinavian ambiance. Large selection of Asian, Kaffe Fasset, Batiks and Silk fabrics. Hand dyed fabrics and Fiber Art by local artists. A place where Fiber Artists and Traditional Quilters gather. Come visit Florida’s most creative quilt shop! Hours: Mon & Tue 9:30am-5pm; Wed 9:30am-7pm; Thur & Fri 9:30am-5pm; Sat 9:30am-4pm. www.boutique4quilters.com

Seminole Sampler71 Mellor AveCatonsville, MD 21228866.407.2363Dedicated quilt shop specializing in Asian, Batik and contemporary fabrics. Excellent service to meet all your quilting needs. Classes for all levels. Extensive selection of books, patterns and notions. www.seminolesampler.com

michiganThe Stitchery1129 E Grand River AveHowell, MI 48843517.548.1731The Stitchery carries many Kona Bay Fabrics. Full service quilt shop with over 5,000 bolts of fabric and supplies. Authorized Janome dealer, featuring the Memory Craft 11,000 Embroidery Machine. Conveniently located between Detroit and Lansing. Open Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat. 9-4. www.thestitcheryonline.com

minnesotaBlue Bamboo12865 Industrial Park BlvdPlymouth, MN 55441800.323.1105Gorgeous array of Asian fabrics which feature the best of Kona Bay in both fabric and kits. Choose from wall hangings, quilt and runner kits. Check our website for current fabrics and sign up for our newsletter. See over 5000 bolts of fabric which include Asian, flannels, brights, holiday and batiks. www.mybluebamboo.com

The premiere shops across the country for exceptional service and a superb selection of Kona Bay Fabrics.

marylandPatches Quilting & Sewing308 S Main StMount Airy, MD 21771301.831.0366 A delight for your eyes with over 4,000 bolts of fabric. Our large selection of Asian prints, Batiks, and Black and Whites will aid you in any project. Don’t forget to check out our books, notions and classes. www.patchesquilting.com

missouriThe Quilted Fox10403 Clayton RoadSt. Louis, M0 63131314-993-1181 toll free 877.993.1181Huge selection of Asian fabrics both in-store and online. We also carry internationally oriented fabrics. Many kits available. Open Mon and Wed 10 am–5 pm; Tues and Thurs 10 am–6:30 pm; Fri and Sat 10 am–4:30 pm, and Sun Noon–4:00 pm. www.quiltedfox.com

http://www.35thavesewandvac.com

http://www.boutique4quilters.com

http://www.seminolesampler.com

http://www.thestitcheryonline.com

http://www.mybluebamboo.com

http://www.patchesquilting.com

http://www.quiltedfox.com

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nevadaThe Quilted Dragon2890 Yucca Terrace AvePahrump, NV 89048775.751.9033Just one hour NW of Las Vegas, we special-ize in Oriental, Batik, and Wide Backing fabrics, Sashiko supplies and notions all at discount prices everyday. We stock over 1,700 book titles and 600 patterns at all times. Open MTW 9–3 and second Sat 9–3. www.quilteddragon.com

new yorkDiscount Sewing & Jackie Lynn’s Fabric Center475 E. Ridge Rd Rochester, NY 14621585.544.4110Exquisite selection of Asian quilting fabrics. Sales and Service Center for Brother, Janome, HandiQuilter, Elna and Tin Lizzie machines. Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Tues & Thurs 10-8. www.discountsewingcenter.com

ohioGramma Fannies Quilt BarnP. O. Box 270 Berlin, OH 44610330.893.3243Largest selection of Asian fabrics in Ohio’s Amish Country. You’ll enjoy our unique quilt shop located in an old barn as a part of Schrocks Amish farm. Locally made quilts plus 2500 bolts of beautiful fabrics specially designed for quilt shops. Just 1 mile east of Berlin, the heart of Amish Country, on State Route 39. Mon-Sat 10-5. www.grammafanniesquilts.com

pennsylvaniaSew Smart Fabrics30 W Oakland Ave.Doylestown, PA 18901215.345.7990 The best selection of Asian prints in Eastern Pennsylvania. We also carry silks, wools and other fabrics. Books, patterns, trends. Open everyday. www.sewsmartfab.com

washingtonThe Shibori Dragon11124 Gravelly Lake Dr SWLakewood, WA 98499253.582.7455Specializing in Asian and Batik fabrics, Sa-shiko supplies, vintage silk kimonos– larg-est selection in the Pacific NW. Unique beads, buttons, needleart threads and embellishments. Open Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun noon-4. See our ad on page 60. www.shiboridragon.com

wyomingE.T. Quilts80 S. MainBuffalo, WY 82834307.684.9006877.ETQUILTS (877.387.8458)Quality fabrics, including Wyoming’s larg-est collection of Asian prints, notions, kits, patterns, books and quilts. Salt City Candles, needlecraft supplies, and Boyd’s Bears also available. Check out our website and receive a free gift with your first on-line order. Open Mon–Sat 10–5. www.etquilts.com

online shopseQuiltereQuilter.com is your online fabric store for quilting, sewing and fashion, with OVER 20,000 Fabrics IN STOCK! We specialize in Asian-Pacific and contemporary quilt fabrics. See our ad on page 2. www.equilter.com

SeaWatch FabricsMukilteo, WA866.407.2363Extensive selection of Asian fabrics, Batiks and light Batiks. Unique patterns, “Wall Hanging of the Month” club, fat quarter bundles and Superior Threads. Free shipping on all orders over $25. Most orders shipped the same day. www.seawatchfabrics.com

Debsews FabricsWide selection of Asian fabrics • Tone-On-Tone fabrics • Fat quarter selections • Pat-terns & magazines • Special sale items. Deb-sews as been selling fabric to thousands of satisfied customers online since 1999 and we are very proud of our customer service. See our ad on page 60. www.debsews2.com

http://www.quilteddragon.com

http://www.discountsewingcenter.com

http://www.grammafanniesquilts.com

http://www.sewsmartfab.com

http://www.shiboridragon.com

http://www.etquilts.com

http://www.equilter.com

http://www.seawatchfabrics.com

http://www.debsews2.com

T he Kona Bay Fabrics crew was in Kansas City, Missouri mid-May

for the semi-annual International Quilt Market. The original wholesale tradeshow for the worldwide quilting and soft crafts industry has been the place to be every spring and fall since 1979.

The quilting industry has grown to gross annual sales exceeding $3.6 billion. Quilt Market showcases anything and everything related to the industry including fabrics, supplies, computer software, books and equipment and more.

Kona Bay always enjoys the opportunity to visit with friends and customers. Our customers—quilt shop owners and fabric distributors from around the globe attend. We wanted to share just a few photos showcasing our booth and some friends of Kona Bay.

The Fall show takes us back to Houston, Texas the end of October.

Don and Diane McGregor of Castilleja Cotton in Canada

Doug with Jason Yenter of In the Beginning Fabrics

Doug with Alex Veronelli of Aurifil Threads based in Italy

The Kona Bay booth A Kona Bay booth from years gone by

Kona Bay VP, Kristina Nakashima, visiting with

Meryl Ann Butler

Elisa Parker of Elisa’s Backporch Designs

A beautiful geisha bag project from Issue 25 Beautiful prototype bags out of Asia

Prototype bags from a Kona Bay customer

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NEWS from Friends of Kona Bay

La Conner Quilt& Textile MuseumExhibits and EventsJune 27 - October 7, 2012

At Play - Asobi:Quilts from JapanMiwako Kimura, Guest Curator. This is the museum’s 8th biennial exhibit of quilts using vintage kimono materials. When the word “play” is mentioned, we think of children playing hide and seek, totally absorbed, lost in time. When quilters become involved in making quilts, the element of play is fully incorporated. Quilt making is the ultimate “play.”

Ainu Embroidery:Work of Yoshimi KatoMiwako Kimura, Guest Curator. For 4,000 years, the Ainu people lived in Japan. The Ainu have assimilated into Japanese culture but they pride themselves in preserving their language and their rich culture and lifestyle. This exhibit focuses on their textiles, garments and stituchery. Kato learned this embroidery from an Ainu lady who taught her the traditional stitching techniques and it’s historical background.

Museum Hours

Wed–Sun: 11am–5pmMon & Tues: By appoint only

Closed major holidays

Admission$7.00 Non–Members

$5.00 Students & Military w/IDFree for Members &Children under 12

Museum Location703 Second Street

La Conner, Washington360-466-4288

June 27 & 28Japanese Textile Workshops Workshops taught by instructors from Japan, instruction in English. Each workshop is three hours long. Call museum to schedule.

June 27 1pm–4pm“Japanese Style Tote Bag” by Noriko Koyama Cost: $45 + $15 material fee

June 28 9am “Floral Quilt” by Sachiko Yoshida Cost: $55 + $30 material fee

June 28 1pm“Ainu Embroidery”by Yoshimi KatoCost: $45 + $12 material fee

Artist ReceptionJune 27 • 10am–noon Meet Guest Curator, Miwako as well as instructors Noriko Koyama, Sachiko Yoshida and Yoshimi Kato along with many other Japanese artists.

Special Event

At left, Miwako Kimura; at right Kazuko Yoshiura


NEWS from Friends of Kona Bay

For nearly 200 years people have loved the beauty of Hawaiian quilts. Never before has the design process been revealed in such a vivid detail. The book and DVD guides you, step-by-step, through the thrilling process of designing your own personal and unique Hawaiian quilt.

From Pacific Rim Quilt Company— Introducing a NEW Book & DVD set

By Janice Lee Baehr and Nancy Lee Chong

Sisters Nancy and Janice, well-known for their Hawaiian Quilt and 2 Fabric Applique Quilts pattern lines, have been designing and making Hawaiian quilts for over 30 years.

66-page book, full of photos, illustrations and instruction PLUS, 2 hours of instruction and inspiration on the DVD

Visit their site at www.prqc.com or call 360-568-7778

There are 2 ways to submit—

1. Email: [email protected]. Mail: Eagle Publishing KB Project 328 E. Indiana Ave Spokane, WA 99207

It is very rewarding to see

all the creative ways our

fabrics and patterns are

executed by you!

Thanks to everyone who

has shared a photo of your

designs with us. Your work

inspires us all!

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Would you l ike to be featured in

Asian Fabric Magazine’s What I did with my

Kona Bay fabric section?

Find out how...


Here is my finished hand quilted, My Day at Kona Bay and

Kona Gardens. For Kona Gardens, I used Kona Bay farbrics for the dragonflies and the flowers in the center the edges are others fabrics I found. I wish I could have found more Kona Bay fabrics on

the day I went shopping; I had an idea in my burning in my head and wanted to sew it that weekend. Thanks,Suzanne CosmoWashington

What I did with my

Kona Bay fabric

featuring Suzanne Cosmo

My Day at Kona Bay

Kona Gardens


I just finished this one. I do like it! 50% of it is Kona Bay. It is lots of fun for me to mix my fabrics, especially the bonded gold fabric.


O f course your material is “special”. I made these throws for my family. They are all different sizes. I had them machine

quilted, but did cut the binding and finished them. Kathleen Brown, Haysvlle, KS

Kathleen Brown

Sharon Carson


T his is a jacket I made using the Mt. Fuji pattern and Asian panels a friend gave me.

Sharon CarsonElk Grove, CA

Birds of Heaven


Here are 3 views of a duster I made using Kona Bay fabric. The back of

my Birds of Heaven features a Kona Bay fabric panel of cranes, which was the inspiration of the garment. Underneath is an abstract representation of Mt. Fuji and the birds in flight. Prairie points represent the birds. The front features segments of the same fabric, red piping and sashiko quilting.

Birds of Heaven has been in juried art and quilt shows...and won awards!

Thanks Kona Bay!

Dianne Winnen-OldenburgAkron, OH

Dianne Winnen-

Oldenburg

Joan Brown


J ust purchased these panels from DewSews in Hawaii and could hardly wait

to design with them.

They are the perfect size for throw pillows. The next challenge was finding companion pieces for the finished pillows. My stash never lets me down!

I love the colors and look forward to another project design. Thanks so much for the great designs!

Joan BrownDana Point, CA

The Cranes at Play


A cascade of flowers open to regale our Geisha in this tranquil garden scene.

Furo-ra Otaki Quilt

Let’s BeginBefore you begin read all instructions. Referring to

project Cutting Chart, cut First Cuts strips as indicated in chart then cut smaller pieces listed under Next Cuts from these strips. Refer to General Instructions (pages 58-59) for detail technique instructions. Use an Accurate Seam Allowance and Assembly Line methods and a 4”-wide seam allowance to sew this project. Press seams in direction of arrows as indicated in each diagram.

Making the Blocks1. Sew one 8” Fabric C square between two 2” x 8” Fabric D pieces. Press seam toward Fabric D. Sew this unit between two 2” x 11” Fabric D pieces as shown. Press. Make four and label Block 1. Block measures 11” square.

2. Sew one 2” Fabric B square to one 2” Fabric D square. Press seams toward Fabric B. Sew this unit between one @” x #2” D piece and one #2” x @” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Make eight, four of each variation.

!1!”

@”

Make 4Block meausres 11” square

Diagram 1

@” Block 1

#2”

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^2”

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Diagram 5

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3. Sew one unit from step 2 between one 2” x %” Fabric D piece and one %” x @” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Make eight, four of each variation.

4. Sew one unit from step 3 between one ^2” x @” Fabric B piece and one 2” x ^2” Fabric D piece as shown. Press. Make eight, four of each variation.

5. Sew one unit from step 4 between one *” x @” Fabric B piece and one 2” x *” Fabric D piece as shown. Press. Make eight, four of each variation.


Diagram 6

Make $ Make $

@” @” @” @”

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6. Sew one unit from step 5 between one @” x (2” Fabric D piece and one (2” x @” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Make eight, four of each variation.

Furo-ra Otaki Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List

First Cuts Next Cuts

Fabric A-GEIS-16 Blackq-!3 yardsQuilt Center

! @!” square

Fabric B-GEIS-22 Red!q yardsBorder

Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage

Fabric D-GEIS-23 Cream!w yards

Binding &Border Background

Fabric E-GEIS-21 Red4 yard

Accent Square

Fabric C-GEIS-18 Black!a-!w yards

Background & Corners

First Cuts Next CutsFabric Name, Placement & Yardage

! %(” x @”#@” x @”@$” x @”@!” x @”!!” x @”(2” x @”*” x @”^2” x @”%” x @”#2” x @”@” squares

%(” x $@”

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“Fussy Cut”

Yardage needed will vary depending on fabric repeat.

Furo-ra Otaki Quilt(Floral Cascade)59” squareFeaturing fabrics from the Geisha Dynasty & Ginkgo Tonal Collectionsdesigner: Georgie Gerl

Cut strips as indicated in chart then cut smaller pieces listed from these strips. *Yardages listed for Fabric D and E are for regular cuts. If “Fussy Cutting” these fabrics extra yardage will be needed. Amounts will vary depending on motif selection and fabric repeats.

material list

Backing #w yards

Batting ^^” square


7. Sew one 2” x 111!!” Fabric D piece to one unit from step 6 as shown. Press. Make eight, four of each variation. Label these Block 2 and Block 3. Blocks measures 11” square.

Diagram 10

@” #2” #2”

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@”

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8. Fold four 1” x 5” Fabric D pieces lengthwise wrong sides together to make 2” x 5” folded piece. Place folded pieces on one 5” Fabric E square matching raw edges and folded edges in toward center. Stay-stitch in place. Make four.

9. Sew one unit from step 8 between two %” x @” Fabric B pieces as shown. Press. Sew this unit between two *” x @” Fabric B pieces. Press. Make four.

10. Sew one 2” Fabric B square between two 2” x #2” Fabric D pieces as shown. Press. Make four.

11. Sew one unit from step 9 between one 2” x *” Fabric D piece and one unit from step 10 as shown. Press. Sew this unit between two 2” x 11” Fabric D pieces. Press. Make four and label Block 4. Block measure 11” square.

Quilt LayoutFuro-ra Otaki Quilt Layout • %(” square


!1!”

@”

Make @

Diagram 12

@” @” @”

@” @” @” @”

#@”

Diagram 13

Assembling the Quilt1. Referring to step 2 diagram’s center section, sew one Block 4 between one Block 2 and one Block 3. Press seams toward Block 4. Make four.

2. Arrange and sew four !!” x @” Fabric B pieces, two of Block 1, and one unit from step 1 as shown. Press. Make two. Note: One row will be rotated for bottom row, refer to photo on page 25 to check orientation of Block 1 prior to sewing.

3. Referring to step 5 diagram’s center section, sew one 21” Fabric A square between two @!” x @” Fabric B strips. Press seams toward Fabric B. Sew this unit between two @$” x @” Fabric B strips. Press.

4. Sew unit from step 3 between two $2” x 24” Fabric C strips (top and bottom of panel). Press seams toward Fabric C. Sew this unit between two #@” x $2” Fabric C strips (sides of panel). Press.

5. Arrange and sew together four #@” x @” Fabric B strips, two units from step 1 and one unit from step 4 as shown. Press.

6. Refer to layout for step 6. Measure row from step 5 from side to side. Cut four @”-wide strips to this measurement. Sew four strips from this step to rows from step 2 and 5. Press seams toward border. Note: Fabric B strips were cut parallel to the selvage. If cutting strips in opposite direction sew @” x $@” Fabric B strips end-to-end to make one continuous @”-wide Fabric B strip then cut pieces.

Finishing the Quilt1. Cut backing fabric piece into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one ^&” x *)” approximate backing piece. Press and trim to backing to measure ^&” x ^&”.

2. Press backing and quilt top trimming all excess threads. Layer and baste backing, batting, and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Bind quilt as desired.


Making the Bed Quilt1. Refer to Furo-ra Otaki Quil t instructions to make twelve of Block 1, four of Block 2, four of Block 3, and sixteen of Block 4.

2. Referring to layout, arrange all blocks, eight 11” Fabric D squares, and thirty 2” x 11” Fabric B pieces into six rows. Sew strips and blocks into rows. Press seams toward Fabric B. Note: Rows 1, 3, 4, and 6 uses two 11” Fabric D squares, two of Block 1 and two of Block 4. Rows 2 and 5 uses two of Block 1 and four of Block 4. Check orientation of all blocks prior to sewing rows together.

3. Measure row from side to side and cut seven @”-wide Fabric B strips to this measurement. Referring to layout, sew strips from this step and rows together. Press seams toward border.

4. Note: Fabric B strips were cut parallel to the selvage. If cutting strips in opposite direction follow step 4 instructions. Measure quilt top through center from top to bottom, including borders just added. Cut two @”-wide Fabric B strips to that measurement. Sew to sides of quilt and press.

By simply making additional Furo-ra Otaki Quilt blocks and using a different

layout you create a King-size quilt in no time.

Furo-ra Otaki Bed Quilt

Bed Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List

Furo-ra Otaki Bed Quilt95½” square

Fabric D-GEIS-23 Cream^2 yardsBinding &

Background

Fabric E-GEIS-21 Red2 yard

Block 4 Center

Fabric C-GEIS-18 Blackd yard

Block 1 Center

# *” squares*” x $@”

!@

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*

!!” squares

@” x !!”@” x (2”@” x *”@” x ^2”@” x %”@” x #2”@” squares1!” x %”

!!” x $@”@w” x $@” @” x $@”

!” x $@”

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@ %” squares%” x $@”

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Fabric B-GEIS-22 Red@3 yardsBorder


! &$” x @”&!” x @”!!” x @”(2” x @”*” x @”^2” x @”%” x @”#2” x @”@” squares

*!” x $@”

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$)*

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For Fabric B the cuts listed first runs parallel to the selvage.

*Wait to cut these strips till steps 3 & 4 quilt assembly in case your quilt measures differently.

Backing *q yards Batting !)#” square


5. Sew !!” x $@” Fabric D strips end-to-end to make one continuous !!”-wide strip. Cut four !!” x %#” strips. Note: Our quilt measures 74” square and we cut four 11” x 53” Fabric D pieces for outside border units. If your quilt measures differently adjust Fabric D length.

6. Referring to layout, arrange and sew together one Block 2, 11”-wide Fabric D cut strip, and one Block 3. Press. Make four. Sew two of these strips to the top and bottom of quilt. Press.

7. Sew one remaining border unit from step 5 between two 11” Fabric D squares. Press. Make two and sew to sides of quilt. Press.

Finishing the Quilt1. Cut backing fabric piece into three equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one 1!)#” x 1!@)” approximate backing piece. Press and trim to backing to measure !)#” x !)#”.


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Have fun using some of your favorite Asian prints in assorted light and dark fat quarters.

Dragon’s Cabin Quilt

Let’s BeginBefore you begin read all instructions and Pattie’s tips for choosing and cutting fabrics. Refer to General

Instructions (pages 58-59). Use Accurate Seam Allowances and Assembly Line Method to construct this quilt and a 4”-wide seam allowance throughout this project. Press seams in direction of arrows as indicated in each diagram.

Pattie’s TipsChoosing FabricsFor two-color log cabins, batiks and busy prints are excellent choices for creating visual interest, giving the impression of more fabric being used then actually were used in quilt. For scrappy log cabin blocks focus on the value light versus dark. If using directional fabric pay careful attention when cutting strips.

Cutting TipsCut the longest log length across width of fabric for this quilt it’s !@2”, cut piece would measure !@2” x $@” for two-color quilt or !@2” x !*” for scrappy quilt using fat quarters. Cut smaller pieces from this strip. There is an exception when using directional fabrics. Check placement of log in quilt some pieces will need to be cut lengthwise parallel to the selvage and others will need to be perpendicular to the selvage.

Resizing a Block To turn quilt into a miniature wall hanging reduce log cabin block to half its original size. Reduce both the finished length and width for each log by half then add back the seam allowances. For example, in a 7” finished log cabin block the longest size measures 1” x 7”, add seam allowance, and cut !2” x &2” piece. To make quilt twice as large then double the finished measurements and add seam allowance to that measurement.

Embellishing Center Section If sewing a Sashiko needlework or an appliqué piece on center section then cut Fabric E square larger than listed in chart, complete work, press, and trim unit to measure !&2” square. For this quilt Pattie used Pepper Cory’s Dragon Stencil which works well straight or block on point.

Outside BorderDo not cut fabric until quilt top is completed. Measure quilt width and length. There should be enough fabric to cut along the lengthwise grain of fabric.

Making the Dragon Cabin BlocksThese blocks uses assorted Fabric A light fabrics and

assorted Fabric D dark fabrics. Pattie recommends to square up block after each complete rounds of logs are added.

1. Refer to General Instructions for Half-Square Triangles. Draw a diagonal line on one #” Fabric A square. Place marked square and one #” Fabric B square right sides together. Sew a scant 4” away from drawn line on both sides, cut on drawn line, and press. Make six. Trim squares to @2” to make twelve half-square triangle units.

Diagram 1

Fabric A = #” x #” Fabric B = #” x #” Make 6

Square to @2” Make 12 Half-square Triangles Units


Dragon’s Cabin Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List

Total Cuts needed for Quilt cut from assorted fabrics


#” squares!2” x !@2”!2” x !!2”!2” x !)”!2” x (”!2” x &2”!2” x ^2”!2” x %”!2” x $”

^!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!@

@w” or @2” x $@” (Binding)!2” x $@”

&%

Fabric C! yard

Inside Border & Binding

Fabric D @ yards

Outside Border

Fabric ATen assorted light Asian fabrics

Fat Quarter of eachLog Cabin Logs

Fabric BTen assorted dark Asian fabrics

Fat Quarter of eachLog Cabin Logs

^2” squares#d” squares**cut once diagonally#2” squares#” squares@” x !!2”@” x !)”@” x (”@” x &2”@” x ^2”@” x %”@” x $”@” x @2”

$*

*^!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!@

Dragon’s Cabin Quilt62” squareFeaturing assorted fabrics fromdifferent Kona Bay Fabric Collections.designer: Patricia Brown

material list

Backing $ yards

Batting ^*” x ^*”

Read Patti’s Tips prior to purchasing and cutting fabric pieces for this quilt. Fabric A and Fabric B list total cuts needed for quilt these are cut from ten assorted light Asian fabrics (Fabric A) and ten assorted dark Asian fabrics (Fabric B). Use 4"-wide seam allowance and press seams in direction of arrows.

Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage Cuts

Read Patti’s Tipto determine 6”-wide cuts

from fabric piece.

!*” or !&2” squareFabric DFat Quarter

Center

!

Use 18” square for Sashiko stitching or appliqué center. (See Patti’s Tips)Use !&2” square for “Fussy Cut” motif fabric piece.

see below

Dragon stencil #PCW1921 is available at your local quilt shop. If unable to locate, contact Patti: [email protected] or (Tues – Saturday) 252-222-0787.


2. Sew one unit from step 1 to one @” x @2” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Sew one @” x $” Fabric B piece to unit. Press. Make twelve assorted units. Note: Use different fabrics for each log.

3. Sew one !2” x $” Fabric A piece to one unit from step 2 as shown. Press. Sew one !2” x %” Fabric A piece to unit. Make twelve assorted units.

4. Sew one unit from step 3 to one @” x %” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Sew one @” x ^2” Fabric B piece to unit. Press. Make twelve assorted units.

5. Sew one !2” x ^2” Fabric A piece to one unit from step 4 as shown. Press. Sew one !2” x &2” Fabric A piece to unit. Make twelve assorted units.

@” $”

Diagram 2

@2”

@”

Make 12

!2”

Diagram 3

$”

%”

Make 12

!2”

^2”

Diagram 4

%”

Make 12

@”

@”

&2” Diagram 5

!2” !2”

^2”

Make 12

(”

Make !@

Diagram 6

@”

@”

&2”

!)”

Diagram 7

(”

!2”

!2”

Make !@

6. Sew one unit from step 5 to one @” x &2” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Sew one @” x (” Fabric B piece to unit. Press. Make twelve assorted units.

7. Sew one !2” x (” Fabric A piece to one unit from step 6 as shown. Press. Sew one !2” x !)” Fabric A piece to unit. Press. Make twelve assorted units.

8. Sew one unit from step 7 to one @” x !)” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Sew one @” x !!2” Fabric B piece to unit. Press. Make twelve assorted units.

!!2”

Diagram 8

!)”

Make !@

@”

@”


9. Sew one !2” x !!2” Fabric A piece to one unit from step 8 as shown. Press. Sew one !2” x !@2” Fabric A piece to unit. Press. Make twelve assorted blocks. Block measures !@2” square.

!!2”

Diagram 9

!2”

!@2”

!2”

Make !@

Making the Center BlockIf embellishing center section with Sashiko work or an

appliqué piece cut Fabric E center square larger than listed in chart, compete work, press, and trim unit to measure !&2” square.

1. Sew one Fabric B triangle to one #2” Fabric B square. Press. Sew another Fabric B triangle to side. Press. Make eight.

2. Sew one unit from step 1 to one ̂ 2” Fabric B square as shown. Press. Sew another unit from step 1 as shown. Press. Make four.

Diagram 10

Make *

#2”

#2”

^2”

Diagram 11

Make $

^2”

Diagram 12

Diagram 13

Make $

3. Sew four units from step 2 to !&2” Fabric E square. Press.

Assembling the QuiltReferring to quilt layout arrange all blocks into rows

checking orientation of blocks and fabrics placement prior to sewing blocks together.

1. Sew two Dragon Cabin blocks together as shown. Press. Make four. Referring to photo, sew Center Block between two units from this step. Press.


2. Sew one unit from step 1 between two Dragon Cabin Blocks as shown. Press. Make two. Sew these units to sides of unit from step 1. Press seams toward center.

Adding the Borders 1. Sew !2” x $@” Fabric C strips end-to-end to make one continuous !2”-wide Fabric C strip. Press. Measure quilt from side to side. Cut two 1!2”-wide strips to this measurement. Sew to top, and bottom of quilt. Press seams toward border.

2. Measure quilt through center from top to bottom, including borders just added. Cut two !2”-wide Fabric C strips to that measurement. Sew to sides of quilt and press.

3. Refer to Outside Border tip to cut borders or refer to steps ! and @ to join, measure, trim, and sew ^”-wide Fabric D, strips to top, bottom, and sides of quilt. Press. OR Sew ^%2” x ^” Fabric D strips to top and bottom and sides of quilt, mitering corners. Press seams toward border just sewn.

Finishing the Quilt1. Cut backing fabric piece into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one &@” x *)” approximate backing piece. Press and trim to backing to measure ^*” x ^*”.

2. Press backing and quilt top trimming all excess threads. Refer to Finishing the Quilt in General Instructions to layer and baste backing, batting, and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Refer to Binding the Quilt and bind as desired.

Diagram 14

Make @

Ask at your local quilt shop for Pepper’s Dragon stencilmanufactured byQuiltingCreations. The stock number isPCW1921.Ifyourlocalshopdoesn’thaveit,emailPattiBrownatALBFabrics.Youmayalsopurchasethekitforthequilt-completewithstencil-orthestencilseparatelyatALBFabrics.ContactPattiviaemail:[email protected](openTue-Sat).

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Pepper Cory


Pepper’s love affair with quilts began in 1972 when she purchased an antique quilt for $1.00. She is a quilt collector in addition to a celebrated quilter.

When talking about Pepper’s quilt career accomplishments, it’s difficult to know where to begin. Since her start down the path to becoming the well-known and admired quilting master she has

become today, Pepper has touched the lives of so many with her enthusiastic and easy going manner.

Teaching has taken Pepper around the globe and to nearly every state in US.

The author of seven quilt instruction books, Pepper also writes for quilting magazines, blogs on the web, and still manages to travel and teach around the world. Her latest book is The Pepper Cory Quilt Pattern Collection (AQS, 2007).

Pepper is the recipient of the Jewel Pierce Patterson Teacher’s Award and past-president of the International Quilters Association. One of her more recent endeavors includes designing stencils for home decorating and quilt marking through Quilting Creations International and The Electric Quilt Company. Her sashiko dragon stencil can be seen in Patricia Brown’s Dragon’s Cabin quilt on page 00.

Since 2000, Pepper expanded even more and added designing fabrics to her repertoire. Known for her sense of humor, individualistic teaching approach, and love of strange fabrics, she confesses to a lifelong passion for handwork and her current flame is Sashiko. Sashiko is a unique style of decorative stitching that was originally used in Japan to reinforce clothing.

Not surprisingly, Pepper is on board the handcrafts technology train. Her downloadable video class Waste Not, Want Not –Scrap Quilting and a workshop called The Sashiko Zen Pillow appear on the indy site cratsy.com. She also appears on thequiltshow.com. Her program, #1007, is titled Simple Stitches, Super Quilts.

Always the prolific writer, Pepper authors several blogs—Pepper at the Quilt Studio (about quilting and her daily life) – peppercory.blogspot.com, Quilt Flap (about antique quilts) – quiltflapper.blogspot.com and Needle Me Now (on behalf of the Colonial Needle Company) – needlemenow.blogspot.com.

For a closer look at Pepper’s career and multiple pages of quilting inspiration, be sure to visit her website at www.peppercory.com.

Patricia BrownPatti credits her late mother

for instilling a love of sewing. At the early age of four, Patti made her first project, a doll pillowcase, which she made on her mother’s portable GE sewing machine.

Quilting came later but fit well with Patti’s passion for design. Even in grade school, she was always drafting and designing something. Her dolls sported original Patti designer wear and she even designed

doll furniture. As an adult, Patti enjoyed designing house plans for the sheer artistic fun of it. Designing quilt patterns was a natural result of learning to quilt.

After a career exploring the right side of her brain in the nuclear industry, Patti opened ALB Decorator Fabrics in Morehead City, North Carolina thirteen years ago. The name honors her late mother, Alice LouEmma Brameyer. ALB carries the largest in-stock selection of first-quality decorator fabrics in the county. The store not only sells fabric and offers classes to help customers tap into their own creativity—they offer custom fabrication as well.

The Quilted Butterfly, a subsidiary of ALB, is located at the same site. Not to be out done by the decorator side—the extensive selection of high-quality cotton has created a loyal following. The store has an excellent selection of Asian fabrics and hand-dyed batiks.

A visit to Patti’s store qualifies as an adventure in creativity. Patti plays an active role in the success of the business, applying her creative wonder at every turn. Designing patterns like Dragon’s Cabin to showcase the Asian fabrics she sells and loves is second nature.

Patti takes pride in her business and her designs. She and her team make every effort to help you find and work with just the fabric you need. In 2005, ALB Decorator Fabrics was awarded the “Amazing Customer Service Award” by the local Chamber of Commerce.

The next time you’re in Carteret County, make sure to visit Patti at ALB. You can also find out more online at www.albfabrics.com.

Kanazawa is a storybook village,

come to life. Its long existence

means that it is singularly touched by

history, yet remarkably untouched as

well. The buildings here received no

damage during the bombings of World

War II. Accordingly, visiting Kanazawa

is an excel lent way to experience

the Japan of many centuries ago.

In fact, many female tourists get

into the spirit of Kanazawa by renting a

kimono for a few hours and walking the

streets as a long ago geisha might have

done. This is an enormously popular

facet of visiting Kanazawa and it’s not

unusual to spot

both natives and

foreigners in this

traditional garb

around the city.

T h e k i m o n o s

are exquisitely

b e a u t i f u l :

decorated with

painstaking hand

embroidery and

alive with vivid

color and detail. The workers at kimono

rental galleries dress their clientele

completely in traditional clothing, from


KanazawaThe City of Gold

their headdress to their footwear.

The wearing of the kimono provides

visitors with an insider’s look at what

life was like for the women in Japan of

many centuries ago. It’s a memorable

experience, one that few who have

the opportunity are willing to pass up.

A city, with a history as long as

Kanazawa, is bound to have some

colorful attractions. Visitors take the

opportunity to explore quarters that

once housed geishas and mansions

that samurai called home. Narrow,

crooked streets and ancient canals

make beautiful photographs and

befuddle visitors with their profusion

and lack of evident city planning.

Taken altogether, this is a singularly

charming destination, one where

getting lost for a few hours is a pleasant

distraction rather than a cause for

consternation. It is while wandering

off the beaten path in Kanazawa that

people make the best discoveries.


K a n a z a w a

is located along

the Sea of Japan

on the coast

of the is land

of Honshu. It

is a part of the wealthy Ishikawa

Prefecture. While much of Japan

was focusing on war for many

centuries, the citizens of Kanazawa

were single-mindedly developing

their handicrafts, something at which

they still excel today. Through their

peaceful pursuit of pottery, painting

and weaving, the people of Kanazawa

built a thriving culture that has been

sustainable for many centuries.

As one of Japan’s famous castle

cities, Kanazawa’s main attraction

is the Kenrokuen Garden, which

is located on what used to be the

castle’s grounds.

The castle endured

several fires during

its long existence,

but the last fire in

1881 put an end

to the structure

for good. Since

then, Kanazawa’s

c i t i z e n r y h a s

concentrated on

maintaining these

gorgeous formal gardens as a center

of tranquility and tourism. Many

experts on Japanese gardens consider


Kenrokuen Garden

this to be the finest example in the

nation. Approximately 150 years

were required to create the garden

initially. The time and care that

have been lavished on the garden

since shows in the many hushed

pathways, tranquil ponds and graceful

trees found around every turn.

Kerokuen translates to “a refined

garden” that incorporates no fewer

than six attr ibutes. Seclusion,

ant iquity, spaciousness, scenic

charm, use of water and careful

arrangement are all in evidence in

Kerokuen. Visitors wind their way

through exquisite trails and also

spend some time taking in historic

structures. One of the most popular

of these is the Shigure-tei Tea House

where visitors can enjoy a refreshing

cup of green leaf tea. They are also

free to tour the house, which was

reconstructed in 2000 and based

upon the design of a much older tea

house that once stood upon the spot.

If Kerokuen is one of the most

renowned gardens in Japan, then

the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum

for Trad i t iona l Products and

Crafts is certainly one of its most

outstanding museums. Anyone

who loves art and textiles will be

beguiled by the astonishing history

of creativity stored at this institution.

The region is famed for its Kutani

pottery that was first produced during

the 1600s. The Kutani technique is

identifiable though its use of multi-

layered pictures in vivid colors. The

distinctive, traditional patterns depict

people and other motifs using 5

colors. Each pottery piece is highly

detailed and utilizes an unusual shade

of red peculiar to this technique.

The museum also boasts a

lovely collection of Kaga Yuzen, a

process for hand painting and dyeing

pieces of silk. Since the Edo period,

beginning around 1600, local artisans

have practiced this painstaking craft.

Traditionally, craftspeople begin the

dyeing process with unpatterned

cloth. Extracts from plums and

persimmons were used to dye the

fabric in the 17th century. As time

progressed, techniques became more

sophisticated. Today, Kaga Yuzen has

several signature colors including

purple, dark red, deep indigo blue,

ochre, yellow and a vibrant grass

green. Many examples of Kaga Yuzen

feature themes of birds, flowers and

other natural motifs. Landscapes

showing mountains and streams are

also prominent. Approximately two to


Kimono Artist

three months of careful work is required

for an artisan to produce a single Kaga

Yuzen piece. Each item is a labor of

love and a true work of art.

Though Kanazawa is renowned for

many different types of handicrafts,

the city is perhaps best known for its

production of gold foil. Artisans have

been perfecting their techniques for

producing gold foil here for many

centuries. In fact, today Kanazawa

produces some 99% of all the gold

leaf manufactured in Japan. The gold

leaf is used to decorate altars in

private homes and is indispensable in

many works of art. Some gold leaf is

used for dyeing garments or used to

adorn folding screens. The Kanagawa

gold leaf is considered particularly

special because of three properties.

The gold leaf produced here does not

rot, never changes color and is not

oxidized. These properties make it a

beautiful and durable material that

is suitable for an endless variety of

uses. It is no surprise that Kanazawa

is often referred to as the city of gold.

At the Museum for Traditional

Products and Crafts, visitors explore

all of these art mediums and many

others. There are displays showing

Kaga embroidery with its three

dimensional design using delicate

threads to decorate kimonos, obis

and other garments. Visitors are

also treated to displays of Kaga fly

fishing lures, tea kettles, umbrellas

and traditional Japanese paper.

The museum is an excellent place

to spend several hours browsing

and marvel ing at the art istry

and diversity of the handicrafts

created in and around Kanazawa.

The museum whets the appetite


of most visitors, but none of the

items on display are for sale.

Fortunately, a nearby market known

as the Ishikawa Prefectural Products

Center sells many textiles and works or

art that are still being produced in the

city today. This market is a browser’s

dream, with emphasis on the many

handicrafts for which the area has

long been recognized.

On the second floor,

shoppers can indulge

in a traditional sushi

meal in order to keep

them energized and

ready to exp lo re .

In fact, Kanazawa

is also known as a city

of culinary excellence.

Of particular note are their fish and

shellfish delicacies. Buri daikon, a

local specialty using yellowtail that

is boiled with a radish is considered

a particular delight. Diners in the

region also enjoy Jibuni, a Kaga

cuisine classic consisting of duck that

is boiled and seasoned and mixed

with vegetables in a hearty soup.

The region also boasts 15 unique

vegetables such as a Japanese

pumpkin and the leafy kinjiso that

add flavor and style to many dishes.

Kanazawa is a center of history

and culture where the past lives

on in the region’s sophisticated

handicrafts. Artisans utilize time

tested techniques to produce some

of the most spectacular textiles being

made in Japan today. With a gorgeous

public garden and an abundance

of old world charm, Kanazawa is

destined to be a city that lives forever

in the hearts of all who visit it.



Kaisen-Donseafood rice bowl


Kogai Namasu

Ingredients:

• 3cucumbers,slicedandlightlysalted

• 1carrot,cutintothinverythinstrips

• 1bundlelongrice

Sauce:

• 1/2inchpiecefinelycutginger

• 1cupsugar(startoffwithhalfcupandaddtotaste)

• 1/2cupvinegar• 1Tbspsalt• 1cankogai(babyclams)ajitsuke(sauceandall)

Kogai Namasu

discoverJAPANESE CUISINE


Doug’s Favorite Cucumber Salad

Let’s start with a couple notes.

Firstofall,thelongrice,whichlooksmorelikeanoodle,isoptional.Youwon’tseeitinallrecipes.EnglishorJapanesecucumbershaveathinnerskinandfinerseedsthanregularcucumbers.Anywillworkthough.Youcanalwaysremovetheseedsiftheyaretoolargeorplentiful.

Therecipecallsforajitsukeclamswhichareseasonedwithsoysauceandsugar.Ifyoudon’thaveaccesstothese,justmakesurethey’rebabyclams.

1. Startbypouringboilingwateroverthelongrice.Letitsitforawhiletosoften.Drainandcutintoshorterlengths.

2. Squeezeanyexcessmoisturefromthecucumbers.Combineallingredientsandrefrigerate.Iliketousejarswithlids.Marinateitseveralhoursbeforeserving.

Afavoriteoptionofmineistoaddkamaboko(pinkandwhitefishcake).Julienneasyoudidthecarrots.

SunomonoinJapanesereferstoavarietyofpickledvegetables.SumeansvinegarinJapanese.ByeliminatingtheclamsandlongriceintheNamasurecipe,youhavethemakingsofSunomono.


Kara-age isatypeoffoodthatismarinated,dredgedanddeepfried.PerhapsthemostpopularandtheperfectaccompanimenttoNamasuisTorinoKara-age—Japanese-stylefriedchickennuggets.Chunksofdarkmeatchickenaremarinatedinahomemadeteriyakisaucethencoatedwithcornstarchandfried.

Theseareeasytomakeandpackwellforapicnicoranon-the-gosnack.Tori no Kara-age

• 1lb.chickenthighmeat,cutintosmallchunks

• 3/4cupsoysauce• 1/2cupsugar• 2tspmirinorsake

• 1/4inchsliceoffreshginger• 1cupcornstarch• vegetableoilfordeepfrying• Norisheets(optional)

Cutchickenthighsintoone-inchchunks.Inasmallpot,blendtogethersoysauce,sugar,mirinorsakeandfreshginger;bringtoasimmer,stirringtodissolvesugar.Cooltoroomtemperature.Marinatechickenmeatinthismixtureforseveralhours.

Drainchickenmeatanddredgeeachpieceincornstarch.InJapantheyoftenrapeachpieceina½"x2"stripofnori,dabbingabitofwaterontheendtosealthenoritogether.Itaddsalittleinterestandatouchofflavor.Inadeepskilletorpot,heatvegetableoiltoabout375°.Deepfrychickenpiecesuntilgoldenbrown,turningasnecessary.Drainonpapertowels.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

Japanese Picnic Food

Cucumber Bucket

ThisdelightfulplacesettingJapanese bucket isveryeasytoprepare.Youcanuseittoholdflowers,candiesoraspecialappetizer.Addanamecardandyou’llhavealovelyplacemarker.

You’llneed:

• afirm,freshEnglishcucumber(regularworksaswell)

• anexactoknifeorsharp,smallknife• amelonballer• atwig,sturdystemordecorativegrass

1. Cutapieceofcucumber3-4”inlength.Trimasneededsoitstandsupstraight.

2. Cutdowneithersidetoformhandles.Becarefulnottomakecutstoodeep.

3. Carefullycutouttheareabetweenthehandlesanduseamelonbalertoscoopouttheinsideofthebucket.Leaveenoughonthesidestosupportthehandlesandwhateveryouputinside.

4. Youmaywishtomakedecorativecutsonthesidetofurtherembellishorsimplyleavethetextureofthecucumber.Ifyoumakecutsontheside.Remembertheymustbeveryshallow.Fillwithitemsofyourchoice.


STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

GET CREATIVE!cucumber fun

Coral Tree FabricsCoral Tree Fabrics

Just when you think you know everything about fabric, something new and interesting comes along. Neither Kona Bay Fabrics nor African textiles are new, but the two together are bringing an exciting new story to the United States.

DaGama Textiles is one of South Africa’s oldest and leading textile producers. Their brands are household names and can be seen in use among diverse cultural groups throughout South Africa. Kona Bay Fabrics has been providing quilting and sewing enthusiasts with high quality, exquisitely designed 100% cotton fabric since 1991. Kona Bay lead the way, being the first to introduce Asian designs to the quilting industry.

When two culture conscious leaders meet, the results can be creatively dynamic. Kona Bay Fabrics is proud to announce that they are now US Distributors of the unique DaGama Textiles Coral Tree Fabrics Shweshwe Collection. “Our customers will love working with the DaGama designs,” remarked Douglas Eagleson, President of Kona Bay Fabrics, “Plus, the fabric has the same combed cotton soft finish Kona Bay Fabrics is known for.”

Shweshwe, pronounced shway-shway, finds its African roots in the 1600’s. Traditional shweshwe, a heavily starched indigo fabric was printed in red, brown and indigo. The rich, layered designs are accented by sharp detailing that comes from the dye discharge printing technique used. DaGama is using the same designs that have proven timeless as the basis for their new, 100% cotton fabric for quilting, home sewing and wearables. The innovative, modern interpretations of Shweshwe feature brilliant, contemporary colors suitable for a range of projects. Kona Bay Fabrics, who sells solely wholesale, is taking orders for the first shipment due in June. Visit the Kona Bay Fabrics website at konabay.com to view the entire line.

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Important information please read prior to cutting fabrics. We recommend washing and pressing all fabrics prior to cutting it into strips and pieces, for best results wash each color separately. Triangles can be cut using one of two methods.

1. “Fussy Cutting” pieces from a directional fabric

design. Draw large, medium and small triangles on

pattern paper or template plastic. Refer to information on template page (page 57) and cut triangles from fabric strips as shown in the illustrations or select design elements in fabric and use triangle template to randomly cut triangle pieces. Extra fabric will be needed for “Fussing Cutting” fabric, adjust yardage as needed.

2. For non-directional fabric use this method. Refer to

project Cutting Chart to cut First Cuts strips as indicated in chart then squares from these strips as listed under

This geometric design lap quilt features the newest DaGama Coral Tree fabric line from Kona Bay Fabrics.

Next Cuts. Fabric squares listed in chart are cut once or twice diagonally to make triangles pieces.

Making the QuiltRefer to General Instructions (pages 58-59) for technique

information. Use an Accurate Seam Allowances and Assembly Line Method to construct this quilt. Use a 4” -wide seam allowance throughout this project. Press seams in direction of arrows as indicated in each diagram.

1. Sew one small Fabric G triangle to one small Fabric D triangle as shown. Press. Sew one medium Fabric B triangle to unit. Press. Make sixteen.

Make !^

Diagram 1

CoralTree Quilt



Coral Tree Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List

Coral Tree Lap Quilt64” squareFeaturing fabrics from the Da Gama Coral Tree & Kona Bay Fleur Tonal Collectionsdesigner: Georgie Gerl

^4” sqs*#” squares

$#@

^4” x $@”#” x $@”

!#

*^4” squares cut twice diagonally (small triangles)


$#@

^4” x $@”#” x $@”

!#


*2” squares%2” squares

$!^


*2” x $@”%2” x $@”

!#

!!a” sqs*#” squares

$!@*

!!a” x $@”#” x $@”@w” x $@”

@!)&

!2” x !)2”!2” x *2”

**

!2” x $@” !%

#” squares !2” x #)2”

!^@

#” x $@”!2” x $@”

@!)

Fabric A

GS0013-07 d yardFeatured Squares

Fabric BFLEUR-01 Cream/White

@a yardsBackground

Fabric C

FLEU-01 Black • @4 yards Dark Squares & Binding

Fabric D

GS0007-01 s yard Accent Squares

Fabric E


Fabric G


Fabric H

GS0002-01 w yardAccent Border

Fabric I

GS0027-07 w yard Border

Fabric F


^4” sqs*%d” sqs**%2” squares#” x %2”

*^4” squares cut twice diagonally (small triangles)**%d” squares cut once diagonally (medium triangles)

**!^#@

^4” x $@” %d” x $@” %2” x $@”#” x $@” @” x $@”

@@#%!)

*!!a” squares cut twice diagonally (large triangles)


$#@

^4” x $@”#” x $@”

!#



$#@

^4” x $@”#” x $@”

!#


Cut strips as indicated in chart then cut smaller pieces listed from these strips. Yardages listed are for regular cuts. If “Fussy Cutting” extra yardage will be needed. Amounts will vary depending on motif selection and fabric repeats.

material list

Backing $ yards

Batting &)” x &)”



2. The Simple Triangles technique is used throughout this quilt refer to General Instructions or back to this step for detail instructions. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of one #” Fabric I square. This will be your sewing line. Place one marked square on one pieced unit from step 1 as shown. Stitch on drawn line, trim 4” away from stitch lines and press. Make sixteen.

3. Sew one @” x $@” Fabric B strip to one !2” x $@” Fabric H strip lengthwise to make a strip set as shown. Press. Make ten. Cut strip set into sixty-four %2” -wide segments.

4. Referring to Simple Triangle technique in step 2, sew one #” Fabric D square to one pieced unit from step 3 as shown. Press. Sew one #” Fabric E square to unit from this step. Press. Make sixteen.

Fabric I-#” squarePieced Unit from step 1Make !^

Diagram 2

!2”

@”

$@”

Diagram 3

Cut ^$ segments

Make 10

%2”

Diagram 4

Fabric D-#” squareFabric E-#” squarePieced Unit from step 3Make !^

Diagram 5

Fabric D-#” squareFabric E-#” squareFabric B-#” x %2”Make !^

Make !^

5. Making Simple Triangle units, sew one #” Fabric D square to one #” x %2” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Sew one 3” Fabric E square to unit from this step as shown. Press. Make sixteen. Sew one unit from this step to one unit from step 4 as shown. Press. Make sixteen.

6. Sew one unit from step 2 to one unit from step 5 as shown. Press. Make sixteen.

7. Making Simple Triangle units, sew one #” Fabric F square to one pieced unit from step 3 as shown. Press. Sew one 3” Fabric G square to unit from this step. Press. Make sixteen.

Diagram 5-B

Make !^

Diagram 7

Fabric F-#” squareFabric G-#” squareFabric B-#” x %2”Make !^

Make !^

Diagram 8

%2”

%2”

Make !^

Unit 1

Diagram 9

Make !^

Diagram 6

Fabric F-#” squareFabric G-#” squarePieced Unit from step 3Make !^

8. Making Simple Triangle units, sew one #” Fabric F square to one #” x %2” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Sew one 3” Fabric G square to unit from this step. Press. Make sixteen. Sew one unit from this step to one unit from step 7 as shown. Press. Make sixteen.

9. Sew one unit from step 8 to one %2” Fabric A square as shown. Press. Make sixteen.

10. Sew one unit from step 6 to one unit from step 9 as shown. Press. Make sixteen and label Unit 1.

11. Sew one small Fabric E triangle to one small Fabric B triangle as shown. Press. Make sixteen. Sew this unit to one Fabric C large triangle piece as shown. Press Make sixteen.

Diagram 10

Make !^Make !^


12. Sew one small Fabric B triangle to one small Fabric F triangle as shown. Press. Make sixteen. Sew this unit to one pieced unit from step 11 as shown. Press Make sixteen.

13. Making Simple Triangle units, sew four 3” Fabric C squares to one %2” Fabric B square as shown. Press. Make sixteen.

14. Making Simple Triangle units, sew two 3” Fabric C squares to one unit from step 3 as shown. Press. Make thirty-two.

15. Sew one unit from step 13 between two units from step 14 as shown. Press. Make sixteen.

16. Sew one unit from step 12 to one unit from step 15 as shown. Press and label Unit 2. Make sixteen.

Diagram 12

Fabric C-#” squaresFabric B-%2” squareMake !^

Make !^

Diagram 14

Unit 2

Make !^

Diagram 15

Unit 3

!)2”

Make $

!2” !2”

Diagram 16

Make 8

Diagram 17

Diagram 18

Make 4

Diagram 19

Make 2

!2”

#)2”

Make !^

Diagram 11

Make !^

Fabric C-#” squaresPieced Unit from step 3Make #@

Diagram 13

17. Sew one 82” Fabric A square between two !2” x *2” Fabric H strips. Press seams toward Fabric H. Sew this unit between two !2” x 1!)2” Fabric H strips as shown. Press and label Unit 3. Make four.

18. Sew one Unit 2 between two of Unit 1 as shown. Press. Make eight for block top and bottom rows.

19. Sew one Unit 3 between two of Unit 2 as shown. Press. Make four for block middle rows.

20. Sew one row from step 19 between two rows from step 18. Press. Make four. Blocks measure #)2” square.

21. Sew one !2” x #)2” Fabric I strip between two blocks as shown. Press. Make two.

22. Sew !2” x $@” Fabric I strips end-to-end to make one continuous 111!2”-wide Fabric I strip. Press. Measure quilt row from side to side. Cut three !2”-wide strips to this measurement.


23. Referring to layout, arrange and sew together three strips from step 22 and rows from step 21. Press seams toward border.

24. Measure quilt through center from top to bottom, including borders just added. Cut two !2”-wide Fabric I strips to that measurement. Sew to sides of quilt and press.

Finishing the Quilt1. Cut backing fabric piece into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one &@” x *)” approximate backing piece. Press.


Coral Tree Quilt64”x 64”Coral Tree Quilt Layout • ^$” square


Straight of Grain

Straight of Grain

Straight of Grain

Coral Tree Small Triangle Pattern

Coral Tree Medium Triangle Pattern

Coral Tree Large Triangle Pattern

Small & Large Triangle Cutting Layout

Straight of Grain

Important Information: Straight of Grain markings is noted on each pattern piece.Small and Large Triangle straight of grain is placed along triangle long side while the Medium Triangle is placed on each short side. This is important in order to eliminate bias edges along blocks outside edges.

Draw pattern on template plasticor pattern paper and cut on drawn lines. Triangles can be cut randomly from fabric or cut strips of fabric wider than triangle pieces aligning fabric straight of grain with pattern straight of grainmarkings.

Medium Triangle Cutting Layout

Alternative Method for CuttingTriangle Pieces

Straight of Grain

How-to Help You!How-to Help You!

Fabric F- 2 2" x 2 2"Fabric D- 2 2" x 2 2"

Square to 2”Make 2

Before You Begin We recommend washing and pressing

your fabric prior to cutting it into strips and pieces. To help prevent fabric from fraying in the washer, clip corners at a 45 degree angle removing a small triangle piece.

Achievinga Perfect Block

Accurate Seam Allowance

Use 4”-wide seam allowance for all projects in this magazine unless otherwise stated. If seam allowances differ as little as z” assembling blocks will be difficult, especially when incorporating several block designs in a quilt. To check your seam allowances follow these steps.

Step 1 Cut three 12” x 6” pieces of fabric from assorted scraps. Sew pieces together to make one 32” x 6” piece. Press.

Step 2 Center strip should measure 1” x 6”. If piece measures differently check to see if seams have been pressed flat. If the piece still differs cut new strips and adjust seam allowance until you achieve the perfect stitch.

Pressing

Press using steam or dry heat setting. Always use an “up and down” motion since a side-to-side motion can distort the block or unit.

Assembly Line Method

Use this method when making multiple pieces or blocks.

Step 1 Position pieces right sides together, stitch unit.

Step 2 Align and sew the next unit

without breaking threads, continue this process to stitch additional units. Cut sections apart, press and continue with next step.

Fussy Cut

This process is the selection and cutting of a particular motif pattern which is featured in a cut piece. Remember to center design and always allow for seam allowance.

Fabric A- 2 2" x 2 2"Fabric B- 2 2" x 6 2"

future project

Diagram 3

Simple Triangles

This is an easy way to make triangles from squares.

Step 1 Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of fabric square that will become the triangle. This will be your stitch line.

Step 2 Place marked square on fabric piece shown in construction step matching raw edges. Sew on drawn line and trim 4” away from stitching.

Step 3 Press seams as indicated in construction diagram. Measure sewn piece to check accuracy.

Tip: There is a waste factor with this technique but you can stitch an additional 2” away from stitch line. Cut piece between stitching saving the smaller version for some future project.

Half Square Triangles

This technique differs from the Simple Triangle method; you will be making two triangles at one time.

Step 1 Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of one fabric square. Place marked square and one corresponding square right sides together. Sew a scant 4” away from drawn line on both sides, cut on drawn line, and press.

Step 2 Measure unit and trim as indicated in construction diagram.

Applique Technique

Quick Fused Method

This method joins fabric to each other with the use of fusible web. There are many types on the market and you will need to refer to manufacturer’s instruction for specific requirements. If quilt does not require laundering you can use heavy-weight fusible web and follow steps 1-4. If your quilt will require laundering use lightweight fusible web and follow all steps. Remember that appliqués when pressed to background fabric will be a reverse image from patterns provided.

Step 1 Trace all appliqué pieces on the paper side of lightweight fusible web leaving 2” space between pieces. Cut approximately 4” away from traced line.

Step 2 With fusible web paper side up, fuse to the wrong side of fabric scraps following manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 3 Cut on draw line. Remove paper backing, a thin film of adhesive will remain on fabric.

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Diagram 1

Step 4 Referring to project photo, position and fuse all pieces of one appliqué design at a t ime onto background.

Tip: An Appliqué Pressing Sheet is very helpful when there are many elements to a design. Place your pattern (reverse image from pattern provided) under the pressing sheet as a guide. Arrange pieces on sheet and press following manufacturer’s instructions. Allow piece to cool, remove appliqué unit and arrange on background to fuse unit in place. If the piece is not cooled, the fusible web could remain on the sheet instead of the fabric.

Step 5 If using a machine, cut a piece of stabilizer larger than appliqué area and pin to wrong side of fabric. Stabilizer is used to achieve an even stitch. Using a satin stitch, blanket stitch or other decorative stitching to secure appliqué in place. Start stitching from the background to the foreground. Option:use a hand embroidery stitch instead.

Hand Appliqué

If project speci�es quick-fuse you will need to reverse all patterns and add 4”- wide seam allowance. The steps that follow will add the seam allowance after pattern is traced onto fabric.

Step 1 Make a template of all pattern pieces and indicate where pieces overlap. Place template on right side of selected fabric.

Step 2 Trace around template using a removable fabric marker. This will be your turn under guide. Cut out shapes approximately 4” beyond traced line.

Step 3 When layering and positioning pieces always work from the background to the foreground.

Step 4 Enter from the wrong side of applique shape bringing the needle up on the traced line. Using the tip of the

needle turn under a small portion of the fabric along trace line and secure with thumb. Using a blind stitch, stitch along folded edge to join piece to background. Stitch is hidden under fabric.

Finishing the Quilt

Backing fabric and batting should be 4”-8” larger than the quilt top. Press backing and quilt top trimming all excess threads from quilt prior to basting.

Step 1 Lay backing right side down, batting and quilt top (right side up) on top.

Step 2 Backing and batting need to be taut prior to basting quilt. Start in the center and work out toward edges. You can hand stitch, pin or use a specialty tool to baste quilt together.

Step 3 Check batting instruction for quilting requirements. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Remove basting.

Binding the QuiltTwo options are given for binding the

quilt. For both options trim batting and backing 4” beyond raw edge of quilt, this will give fullness to the binding. Sew binding stripes end-to-end to make one continuous strip. Fold and press binding strips in half lengthwise with wrong sides together. To reduce bulk when joining strips, cut ends at 450 angle and sew together as shown.

Blind Stitch

Diagram 2

Option 1

Step 1 Position binding away from corner leaving 8” free of stitches and aligning raw edges with the edge of the quilt. Sew using a 4”-wide seam.

Step 2 Stop sewing 4” from quilt top edge and backstitch. Clip threads and turn quilt. Fold binding up at a 45 degree angle to create the mitered corner as shown.

Step 3 Fold the binding back down aligning top fold with edge of quilt and matching raw edges. Start stitching 4”from quilt edge. Repeat for all corners.

Step 4 Determine length needed for binding strip ends, trim and sew ends together. Stitch binding to quilt. Fold binding to back of quilt, a diagonal fold will form at the corners. Hand-stitch binding to back of quilt.

Option 2

Step 1 Measure quilt through center from side to side. Cut two binding strips to this measurement. Sew to top and bottom of quilt matching raw edges with edge of quilt. Press binding away from quilt top.

Step 2 Measure quilt through center from top to bottom including the binding just added. Cut two strips to this measurement and sew to sides of quilt. Press.

Step 3 Fold top and bottom strips to the back and pin in place. Repeat for sides. Hand-stitch binding to quilt.

General Instructions

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