I have been working out ideas in my brain for an everyday kind of purse. And since I live in Gardena, I have been very influenced by the Japanese that have been here for ages. There are many stores and restaurants, so the culture is all around. I love the fabrics. I made a robe for my darling niece last year from quilted fabric from Japan. But I wanted to use something more traditional. I patrol the Japanese fabrics that are posted on ebay. And a while back I bought a sample grouping of about 7 swatches. The swatches measure approximately 13" x13". These swatches were cut from vintage Kimonos. I sorted everything out and put aside the orange and brown that I want to make a quilt from and these pieces are "remainders".
I have cut these into smaller pieces and it will be pieced and quilted. I am working on it and as usual, I have come to a slow stop because I need a piece that must come from Australia. But I am so excited about where I am now that I had to take a photo of it.
I've been a Daughter, Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Granddaughter and friend. I've been the student, an employee, a designer, a caregiver and for the last thirty years, the owner and operator of a business.
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Oh, I just know this project is going to turn out so so perfect! Wonderful fabrics Pat!
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