quilt monday-inspiration
all these great photos come from an issue of Quilts Japan, (2002, #5-not sure how you would get back issues-but here's where to buy current ones), a magazine that Kelly let me borrow from her amazing collection of Japanese craft books and magazines. I believe this magazine comes out 6 times a year. It's pretty thick and has patterns, although I think it would be easier for me to make my own patterns for most of these projects-just so I don't have to keep referring to something not in English-also-if I make it up as I go, it can never be wrong!
love this skirt and top-but I think making the semi-circles on the skirt would cause lots of swearing.
tons of color- I really like the apron with the stripes turned to an angle
click for bigger view of these-look at the goodies on the little bulletin board
I really love these colors together a "so ugly it's awesome" color combo.. I think it's time for me to make some tea cozies-I seem to be showing them all the time.
hanging quilts
I really like the little apple tree. Velcro fun-time for the babies.
Thanks for the eye candy. I love the 'so ugly it's cute' concept, applied to everything. Breaks up the sameness of familiar combinations. Next year the Coach bags will be olive green, brown & yellow!
xox Kay
Posted by: Kay | May 09, 2005 at 06:21 AM
These are very inspiring. I love the way these Japanese quilters interpret traditional piecing. The classic hour glass paired with a snowball that's curved. Very cool. Hope everyone had a super Mother's Day. I sure did ;-)
Posted by: Grammie | May 09, 2005 at 06:28 AM
that skirt is stunning!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 09, 2005 at 07:11 AM
Thanks for sharing those beautiful photos and ideas!
Posted by: Evonne | May 09, 2005 at 09:26 AM
why are the japanese soo much cooler than us? and aren't the publishers just sooo fabulous to support such amazing, beautiful crafty ideas? Thanks for sharing, Amy. Thank Kelly for me. amazing. it kills me.
Posted by: erin | May 09, 2005 at 09:46 AM
love the pictures!
We have a word in our circles for things that are "so ugly it's awesome" or "so very tacky it's fabulous." that word is g00d - spelled with 2 zeros and rhymes with food. Originated back in the days of 2400baud bbsing(!). I would definitely call that tablecloth g00d. Things can also be g00d and good at the same time...
Posted by: Betsey | May 09, 2005 at 10:03 AM
Ay yi yi! Your inspriation and temptation to buy fun japenese craft books may well lead me to go broke! Seriously, I had no idea that such a world existed, thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Anna | May 09, 2005 at 11:20 AM
I love Quilts Japan! Seeing all this beautiful stuff is really pushing me toward a subscription. Thanks to you and Kelly for sharing!
Posted by: myra | May 09, 2005 at 01:47 PM
Wow- gorgeous stuff. The bags are fantastic too- very inspiring for "backtack" swap. Thanks for sharing such inspiring ideas yet again.
ps- I finally made my Donna Hay tarts the other week- http://clementineshoes.blogspot.com/2005/04/donna-hay-tarts.html
Posted by: Clementine | May 09, 2005 at 02:37 PM
OMG, I love the skirt too but I think you're right about the semi-circles. I wonder how else I could get that effect...
Posted by: kerrie | May 10, 2005 at 03:31 AM
those skirts are fabulous the second one and the first one. I really the asymetrical thing.
Posted by: kathreen | May 10, 2005 at 08:31 PM
SO INSPIRING...I am completely in love with that beautiful skirt! hmmm...if only I knew how to quilt...
Posted by: Kirsten | May 11, 2005 at 07:57 AM
I really like the apron in the first picture, with the little flowers. I think the Japanese people are born with stylish prettiness in their blood... I'm hoping it's contagious!
Posted by: anja | May 12, 2005 at 06:50 AM
so cool! I love the toys!
Posted by: joy madison | May 19, 2005 at 09:51 AM