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Issue No. 28

Asian Fabric

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Vol 7 Issue 4

contents 78” x 83”

quilts 22 Shuukaku Table Quilt & Tablerunner Fall tabletoppers

34 Bamboo Bed & Lap Quilts

departments

Customizable projects for a range of decors

52 Through the Garden Window A winter bright spot

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Georgie Gerl Asian Fabric's dynamic Quilt Editor and Designer

How to Use the Magazine

14 What I Did With My Kona Bay

features A beautiful 52" x 60" free bonus pattern

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Where to shop for Kona Bay

A nighttime sensation

Korakuen Collection & Quilt

Publisher’s Note

11 Shop Directory

58 Seiza Bed Quilt

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18 Shadowland Quilts: Book & Collection 57 Flutter Friends & Kasa Collection 67 Falling Leaves & Floral Legacy

Great projects from our readers

19 Book Review Zakka Style

30 Food Japanese comfort food

45 Travel Kamakura, Japan

68 General Instructions Special thanks to:

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publisher’s note

Today is Election Day. Regardless of the outcome of this year’s Presidential race, the election and political process leading up to this big event is living proof that American democracy and freedom is alive and well.

The precious right to vote and other freedoms began with our young country’s founding in the 1700’s. Today, those freedoms are the shining light and beacon so many people all throughout the world strive to achieve.

The biggest event since the last issue of Asian Fabric for me, though, was the marriage of my daughter to her Prince Charming in Honolulu.

Many quilt shop customers and Kona Bay friends remember the early days of Kona Bay when proud papa, “Britt Dad,â€? would sprinkle the customer newsletters with pictures and stories of ' ĹĽ > ĹĽ ĘĄ ĹŚ 86 ĹĽ

ŧ blossoming into a lovely bride and mature young woman.

For those with small children, your day will come and it will be a lot sooner than you think so enjoy every moment of their childhood.

Another noteable event, recently concluded in Houston. At International Quilt Market, the industry’s largest semi-annual gathering, viewing the quilts exhibited there revealed that the art of quilting is very much alive.

Today’s quilting industry continues to produce a wide array of beautiful and spectacular żŌ ŧ > ż ż żŌ ż 8458 ż ŧ - ż 'ż żŌ ŧ ż 5==5> Kona Bay continues to expand its line to meet the needs of modern quilters as is evident in this issue of Asian Fabric. Enjoy the new fabric previews and wonderful quilt projects I’m sure will inspire you.

Georgie Gerl, has designed several artistic projects I know you’ll love. Be sure to read the article on page 7, too, where you can meet Georgie and learn more about what has inspired her.

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Kona Bay Fabrics Š 2012 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. Š Kona Bay Fabrics. All rights reserved. No piece, in part or full, may be reproduced without permission.

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The Korakuen Collection, in stores this November— click on the quilt to download a free pattern.

GEORGIE Â GERL

Artistic  Splendor  and  Inspiration  in  Action

Brainstorming sessions for Asian Fabric began in 2004.

Georgie Gerl, Asian Fabric’s Quilt Designer and Editor, was at the table from day one. Her creative quilt designs and inspired direction have played a key role in the continuing success, over seven years later, of Asian Fabric.

The spark for Georgie’s career was lit at a young age. While most children were skipping on the playground, Georgie Gerl was indoors spinning the wheel on the sewing machine. She recalls fondly, “My mother had żŧ ĹŚ ĘĄ ŧ E żŧ ĹĽ żŧ v> # ŧ Ę ĹŚ E ĹĽ ? ĹĽ ĹĽ ŧ ĹĽ

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Georgie’s love of art made it an easy choice when it came time to pursue her college education. She explored a variety of mediums before choosing her career path. Before embarking on a career as a quilt designer and teacher, Georgie started a company designing and fabricating leaded glass windows with her husband, Tim. They ran Aardvark Stained Glass for nearly thirty years.

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Mesu Shudan Quilt (on right) appeared in Issue #19 featuring two different Geisha panel sizes and fan fabric, finished quilt measure 66� x 78�.

Orchid Wall Quilt (below) measures 21� x 30� the instructions appear in Issue #17.

Eagleson, Publisher of Asian Fabric and the President of Kona Bay Fabrics, “ Her reach in contributing to Kona Bay has gone well beyond our expectations and the scope of the ĹĽ ĹĽ >v Examples of Aardvark’s stunning creations ĹĽ ŧ ĹĽ ĹĽ ĹĽ can be found in homes, businesses and ŧ - ĹĽ 'ĹĽ ? % ĹĽ churches all along the west coast and as sought after teacher. “Everyone is an artist far away as Alaska and Hawaii. “Designing each with their own style and ability and are stained glass windows is very similar to ŧ ĹŚ ŧ Ę Ĺ§ v? ĹĽ E > ĹĽ ĹĽ ĹĽ % ? w ŧż ŧ E ĹĽ E v? % > push themselves beyond their comfort level, Georgie’s professional quilting career to look at fabric, nature and art in a different began at Debbie Mumm as a quilt and craft ĹĽ ĹĽ ĹŚ E ĹĽ ŧ ĹĽ >v designer working with the publishing side Georgie’s designs, patterns and the of the company. “Georgie brought targeted techniques she shares in Asian Fabric have experience and a wealth of artistic ability established a loyal following. She is a master to our company—we were fortunate to ĹĽ ĹĽ ĹĽ ĹĽ ĹĽĹŚ

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was Georgie’s inspiration. Her oldest child was only six when the youngest was born.

She spent countless hours crafting clothes when during their early years. She credits

Ę E skills—the mastery of which can be seen in the thoughtfully written pattern instructions she produces.

As Asian Fabric moves towards its’ 8th anniversary, Kona Bay made the decision to take the magazine online, making the transition from not only from paper to digital

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After raising four children, most people think they’ll have more time available to devote to their hobbies. For Georgie, it only meant expanding the quilting pursuit she now called both hobby and career. Family

but from paid to free. Georgie embraced the idea coming forth with a plethora of ideas that can be used to improve the magazine, making it even more user friendly. w* ĹĽ E

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Scenes of Japan Bed Quilt (93� x 103�) from Issue #4 uses ten different fabrics in the elongated hexagon pieces, each fabric depicting a different element of Japan.

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Sharing the wonders of nature backpacking with her children are some of Georgie’s most treasured memories. Pictured below with her are Nicholas, Robert, Tony and Tiffany. The photo on the left is Georgie’s husband Tim with their children.

readership triple with only our second online E €v ż % > Early next year, Kona Bay Fabrics will release their second book celebrating the E ! ŌE E ż ż> ŧ ŧ quilt designs and instructions by Georgie.

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anticipation to see what the coming year of Asian Fabric brings.

Georgie, too, keeps looking forward to the opportunities life offers. Her family has grown to include three grandchildren. She ĹĽ

y ĹĽ ĹĽ > ( ? course, teaching the grandchildren to sew is one of her favorite activities.

shop directory: where to find kona bay The premiere shops across the country for exceptional service and a superb selection of Kona Bay Fabrics.

MARYLAND ARIZONA 35th Ave Sew & Vac Fabric World 3500 W. Northern Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051 602.841.5427 4939 W. Ray Road, STE 27 Chandler, AZ 85225 480.961.7363 Two convenient locations with 25,000 bolts combined, including 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

FLORIDA Boutique 4 Quilters, Inc. 2945 W New Haven Ave West Melbourne, FL 32904 321.768.2060 A 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

Patches Quilting & Sewing 308 S Main St Mount Airy, MD 21771 301.831.0366 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 Seminole Sampler 71 Mellor Ave Catonsville, MD 21228 866.407.2363 Dedicated quilt shop specializing in Asian, Batik and contemporary fabrics.

Excellent service to meet all your quilt-‐ ing needs. Classes for all levels. Extensive selection of books, patterns and notions. · www.seminolesampler.com

MICHIGAN The Stitchery 1129 E Grand River Ave Howell, MI 48843 517.548.1731 The 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 2012 ASIAN FABRIC 11

MINNESOTA Blue Bamboo 12865 Industrial Park Blvd Plymouth, MN 55441 800.323.1105 Gorgeous 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

MISSOURI The Quilted Fox 10403 Clayton Road St. Louis, M0 63131 314-‐993-‐1181 toll free 877.993.1181 Huge selection of Asian fabrics both in-‐store and online. We also carry internationally oriented fab-‐ rics. 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

NEVADA The Quilted Dragon 2890 Yucca Terrace Ave Pahrump, NV 89048 775.751.9033 Just one hour NW of Las Vegas, we specialize in Oriental, Batik, and Wide Backing fabrics, Sa-‐ shiko 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

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NEW YORK Discount Sewing & Jackie Lynn’s Fabric Center 475 E. Ridge Rd Rochester, NY 14621 585.544.4110 Exquisite 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

OHIO Gramma Fannies Quilt Barn P. O. Box 270 Berlin, OH 44610 330.893.3243 Largest selection of Asian fab-‐ rics 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 de-‐ signed 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

PENNSYLVANIA Sew Smart Fabrics 30 W Oakland Ave. Doylestown, PA 18901 215.345.7990 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

ONLINE SHOPS

WASHINGTON Shibori Dragon 253.582.7455 Specializing in Asian and Batik fabrics, Sashiko supplies, vintage silk kimonos—the largest selection in the Pacific NW. Unique beads, buttons, needleart threads and embellishments.

Open Mon–Fri 10–6; Sat 10–5; Sun noon–4. ¡ www.shiboridragon.com

WYOMING E.T. Quilts 80 S. Main Buffalo, WY 82834 307.684.9006 877.ETQUILTS (877.387.8458) Quality fabrics, including Wyoming’s largest col lection 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

eQuilter eQuilter.com is your online fabric store for quilting, sewing and fashion, with OVER 20,000 Fabrics IN STOCK! We specialize in Asian-â€?Pacific and contemporary quilt fabrics. See our ad on page 2. ¡ www.equilter.com SeaWatch Fabrics Mukilteo, W$ ‡ Extensive selection of Asian fabrics, Batiks and light Batiks. Unique patterns, “Wall Hanging of the Monthâ€? club, fat quarter bundles and Superior Threads. Free shipping on all orders over $25.

Most orders shipped the same day. ¡ www.seawatchfabrics.com Debsews Fabrics Wide selection of Asian fabrics ‡ Tone-�On-�Tone fabrics ‡ Fat quarter selections ‡ Patterns & magazines ‡ Special sale items. Debsews as been selling fabric to thousands of satisfied cus-� tomers online since 1999 and we are very proud of our customer service. See our ad on page 70. ¡ www.debsews2.com

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I’ve been sewing for 60+ years and used to work on movie sets as a wardrobe assistant occasionally. I also worked at a publishing company doing graphic design and editing for several years. Mostly, I’ve spent my working life as a legal secretary.

I’ve been quilting for about 15 years and design most of my own patterns. I got into quilting when my grandchildren started reproducing. I have 13 grandchildren and (at last count) 12 great-grandchildren.

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I just Christy Ann Elamma recently came Bement, IL

across your magazine. I bought some back issues on sale at E-Quilter.com. I love this magazine!

I have always loved your fabrics, and would buy them whenever I had the chance, but I was afraid to cut them up! Well, my Reiki teacher and friend was seriously talking about moving to Japan, so I just had to make a quilt for him. In the end, he didn’t move, but here is his quilt.

I am sending a picture of the entire quilt and one detail shot. I am looking forward to making more quilts using your beautiful fabrics!

I haven’t made many quilts, only about 10 in the last 20 years, just never have the time with working, or going to school, etc. I would really like to do more and start making art quilts for sale, too.

When I have made quilts, most have been my own designs. I haven’t made many traditional quilts. One day, I dream of having a fancy new sewing machine.

I am also sending a picture of another quilt I made that doesn’t use Kona Bay fabrics.

I made this one as a memorial quilt for my mother. My siblings and I hung it on the wall for her when she was in the nursing home. When she died, we buried it with her.

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Christy Ann Elamma quilt for Reiki teacher and friend

A book of six quilt patterns inspired by and created from Kona Bay Fabric’s new Shadowland Collection designed

by Jason Yenter. Quilt designs inspired

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Book and Shadowland Collection fabric available in stores now

book review

Zakka Style Rashida Coleman-Hale

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ith the holidays right around the corner, Zakka Style (along with a little fabric) may be all you need to be ready. The tagline on the cover reads—24 Projects Stitched with Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy.

A quick glance through the pages of Zakka Style left me anxious to gather the materials needed for several of the books’ projects. Zakka translates to ‘many things’ in Japanese and refers to a broad assortment of goods that might improve your home, life and appearance.

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Over the last several years, the phrase zakka life has expanded not only beyond the boundaries of Japan but also in it’s Ę > 1ĹĽ ĹĽ ĹĽ ŧ ĹĽ design movement that has become popular around the globe.

Rashida Coleman-Hale, the genius who compiled Zakka Style, has brought together twenty-four inspired designers to create this delightful and practical example of zakka sewing craft. Spending many of her early years in Japan heavily ʥE ŧ *ż żt

design esthetic.

In 2006, Rashida launched her blog iheartlinen.typepad.com as a showcase for her creative life and love of fabric and > Ę ĹŚ ? )ĹĽ ŧ ? was published in 2009.

Zakka Style is a true treasure chest.

Not only do you take away twenty-four thoughtful projects with well-written instructions and rich photography, you’re introduced to each project’s creator. And, as an added bonus, the book provides a link to each designer’s blog or site. If you’re looking to bring more zakka style to your life, I recommend visiting them all.

If you start soon and are prepared to devote a few hours to the task, you may be able to check off the majority of your holiday gift list. With everything from a pincushion to an assortment of bags to hand warmers and beautiful handstitched refrigerator magnets, you should Ę E ĹĽĹŚ

on your list.

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Make a few extra items to have on hand for folks who drop by unexpectedly or that last minute hostess gift you aren’t prepared for. It is the simple beauty of these items that make them memorable. However small, a handcrafted gift is always appreciated.

Keep the book itself in mind as a gift for any sewing and textile enthusiasts. Zakka Style retails for $15.95 and is published by Stashbooks, ż "„ )EŌ > ŧż

Ę > + > ĹĽ ĹŚ > com to see more titles you might enjoy.

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Crisp autumn air welcomes in the fall colors of the season, extend the welcome into your home by making this table quilt or tablerunner.

Designed by Georgie Gerl

Shuukaku Table Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List Shuukaku Table Quilt (Shuukaku means harvest, crop)

%@” octagon (top to bottom and side to side) $%” octagon (diagonal measurement)

material list Backing #4 yards Batting %*” x %*” Cut First Cut strips as indicated in chart then cut smaller pieces listed from these strips.

Extra fabric will be needed for “Fussy Cut” pieces; amount varies depending on motif selection and fabric repeat.

Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage Fabric A KORA-­07 Chocolate Background

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Fabric D RAZZ-­05 Gold Block Border

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!6 yards Fabric B FLEV-­01 Autumn Block Center

Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage

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!2” x (2” !2” x &2” !2“ x #2” !2” x @2” $2” squares @2” squares !2” x #2” !2” x @2”

Featuring fabrics from the Korakuen, Falling Leaves, and Razzle Dazzle Collections.

Let’s Begin

4. Sew one unit from step 3 to one #2” x

Before 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 68–69) for detail technique instructions. Use an Accurate Seam Allowances and Assembly Line Method and a 4”-­‐wide seam allowance to sew this project. Press seams in direction of arrows as indicated in each diagram.

$2” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Make

twelve. $2” #2” Make !@

5. Sew one !2 ” x &2 ” Fabric B strip between one unit from step 2 and one unit from step 4 as shown, checking orientation of units prior to sewing. Press. Make four. !2”

Making the Quilt 1. Sew one @2” Fabric E square to one !2” x @2” Fabric D piece as shown. Press. Sew one !2” x #2” Fabric D piece to unit. Press.

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toward Fabric D. Sew this unit between two !2” x (2” Fabric D strips as shown. Press.

Make four and label Block 1.

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92” !2”

$2” #2” Make $

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@2” Fabric C square as shown. Press. Sew one !2” x #2” Fabric E piece to unit. Press. 7. Sew one !2 ” x &2 ” Fabric B strip

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Make $

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8. Sew one unit from step 7 10. Refer to General Instructions (pages 68–69) for between two !2 ” x &2 ” Fabric D strips. Press seams toward Fabric D. Sew this unit between two !2 ” x (2 ” Fabric D strips as shown. Press. Make four and label Block 2.

Block 2

Simple Triangles technique. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of two $2” Fabric E squares and two #2” Fabric C squares. Place two marked Fabric E squares and one !*2” x (2” Fabric A piece right sides together as shown. Stitch on drawn line, trim 4” away from stitch lines and press. Sew remaining marked squares to piece as shown. Trim and press. Make four.

92” !2”

!2” Make $

9. Sew two of Block 2 together as shown. Press. Make two. Sew these two units together as shown. Press.

Make @

Fabric E $2” squares Fabric C #2” squares Fabric A !*2” x (2” Make $

11. Sew one unit from step 10 between two of Block 1.

Press. Make two.

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12. Sew one unit from step 9 between two units from step 10. Press. Refer to layouts to sew unit from this step between two units from step 11. Press.

13. Measure each side of quilt top and cut four $2”-­‐wide Fabric A strip to this measurement. Sew each strip to one quilt side. Press. Measure 4” away from Block 1 corner to allow for seam allowance. Note: Align ruler 45-­‐degree angle along border seam line and 4” away from block corner as shown. Cut away excess fabric from each corner as shown to create an octagon quilt top.

4"

Trim quilt outside border 4" from Block 1 corner for seam allowance to make an octagon top.

Finishing the Quilt 1. Cut backing fabric piece into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one %*” x *)” approximate backing piece. Press and trim backing to measure %*” x %*”.

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

*30*2 (+ [V NV [V Z[VYL ^LI WHNL

TPZZ RPYHRPYH OHUKTHKL JYLH[PVUZ IYHJLSL[Z JLSS WOVUL JOHYTZ [YPURL[Z V[OLY RH^HPP HJJLZZVYPLZ

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Shuukaku Tablerunner Add a touch of Fall to other areas of your home by making this quilt for tables, or hang it on the wall. designer: Georgie Gerl

Shuukaku Tablerunner Cutting Chart & Material List Shuukaku Tablerunner 12¾” x 51”

material list Backing ! yard Batting !&” x %%” Cut First Cut strips as indicated in chart then cut smaller pieces listed from these strips Extra fabric will be needed for “Fussy Cut” pieces; amount varies depending on motif selection and fabric repeat.

Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage

Let’s Begin Before 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 ( p a g e s 0 0 -­‐ 0 0 ) f o r d e t a i l technique instructions. Use an Accurate Seam Allowances and Assembly Line Method and a 4”-­‐ wide seam allowance to sew this project. Press seams in direction of arrows as indicated in each diagram.

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First Cuts

Next Cuts

@ !$” squares* ! !$” x $@” Fabric A KORA-­07 Chocolate ! &4” x $@” @ &4” squares** Background *cut !$” squares twice diagonally w yard **cut &4” squares once diagonally Fabric B FLEV-­01 Autumn Block Center 4 yard

! !

#2” x $@” !2” x $@”

* $

#2” x $2” !2” x &2”

Fabric C KORA-­06 Red Block Accent 6 yard

!

#2” x $@”

^ ^

#2” squares @2” squares

Fabric D RAZZ-­05 Gold Block Border 4 yard

$

!2” x $@”

* * @ @

!2” x (2” !2” x &2” !2“ x #2” !2” x @2”

Fabric E RAZZ-­05 Black Accent Border 4 yard

!

$2” x $@”

!

!2” x $@”

^ @ ^ ^

$2” squares @2” squares !2” x #2” !2” x @2”

Making the Quilt

3. Referring to layouts (pages 23 and 28),

1. Refer to Shuukaku Table Quilt (pages arrange all blocks, triangle pieced side

25–26) steps 1-­‐8 to make two of Block 1 units and Fabric A corner triangle pieces.

Sew two corner triangles, one Block 1, and and two of Block 2. one pieced side unit (step 2) as shown.

Block 1 Press. Make two.

92” !2”

!2” Make @ Block 2 92” !2”

4. Sew two pieced side units (step 2), and one Block 2 as shown. Press. Make two.

!2” Make @

2. Refer to General Instructions (pages 68–69) for Simple Triangles technique.

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of one $2” Fabric E square and one #2” Fabric C square. This will be your sewing line. Place marked Fabric E square on one Fabric A large triangle as shown. Stitch on drawn line, trim 4” away from stitch lines and press. Sew remaining marked Fabric C square to piece as shown. Trim and press.

Make six pieced side triangle units.

5. Referring to layouts (pages 23 and 28), sew rows from step 4 and 5 together. Press.

6. Cut backing into two equal pieces. Sew together to make one !* ” x &@ ” backing piece. Press and trim backing to measure !*” x %%”.

7. Layer and center tablerunner top and Fabric E $2” squares Fabric C #2” squares Fabric A large triangle Make ^

backing right sides together on batting piece (wrong side of backing on batting).

Using 1 4 ”-­‐wide seam, stitch around all edges, leaving a 5” opening on one side for turning. Trim batting close to stitching and backing even with quilt edges. Clip corners, turn, and press. Hand stitched opening closed. Quilt as desired.

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Japanese Comfort Food

round the globe, people turn to ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ ĨŽŽĚ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ǁĞĂƚŚĞƌ ƚƵƌŶƐ ĐŽůĚ͘ Japanese curry can be found cooking on the stoves of many year round but it’s ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ ƐĂƟƐĨLJŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƟŶŐ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ǁŝŶƚĞƌ͘ :ĂƉĂŶĞƐĞ ĐƵƌƌLJ ŝƐ ƐŝŵŝůĂƌ ƚŽ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ beef stew but the curry brings a whole ŶĞǁ ůĞǀĞů ŽĨ ŇĂǀŽƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƚĂďůĞ͘ DŽƐƚ ƐŝĂŶ countries have a version of curry, Japanese curry has a slight sweetness I rarely detect ŝŶ ŽƚŚĞƌƐ͘ ůƚŚŽƵŐŚ͕ ŽƵƌ ƌĞĐŝƉĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚ with beef, the beef can easily be ƐƵďƐƟƚƵƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ǀĂƌŝĞƚLJ ŽĨ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŵĞĂƚƐ ĂŶĚ ǀĞŐĞƚĂƌŝĂŶ ŽƉƟŽŶƐͶĐŚŝĐŬĞŶ͕ ƐŚƌŝŵƉ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞŶ ƚŽĨƵ ĨŽƌ ŝŶƐƚĂŶĐĞ͘ dŽ ĮŶŝƐŚ Žī ƚŚĞ ŵĞĂů͕ ǁĞ͛ǀĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ Ă simple to make Japanese pastry, Dorayaki, that can be served as dessert or on it’s own ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĐƵƉ ŽĨ ƚĞĂ ĂƐ Ă ƚƌĞĂƚ͘

Japanese Curry ingredients 1 Tbs oil Ϯ dďƐ ďƵƩĞƌ ½ ĐƵƉ ŇŽƵƌ 2 Tbs garam masala ½ Tbs curry powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 large onion cut into bite size pieces 1lb cubed beef stew meat or chuck roast cut into chunks (you could also use chicken, shrimp or tofu) 1 tsp minced garlic 1 large carrot diced coarsely ϯ ĐƵƉƐ ďĞĞĨ ƐƚŽĐŬ ;ƵƐĞ ĐŚŝĐŬĞŶ ĨŽƌ ŽƉƟŽŶĂů stock) 2 large potatoes peeled and diced coarsely (yukon gold preferred) 2 Tbs white vinegar 1 Tbs ketchup 1 Tbs worcestershire sauce 2 tsp soy sauce ϭͬϮ ĐƵƉ ĨƌŽnjĞŶ ƉĞĂƐ ;ŽƉƟŽŶĂůͿ

ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶ Dŝdž ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ŇŽƵƌ͕ ƐĂůƚ ĂŶĚ ƉĞƉƉĞƌ͘ ŽĂƚ ĐƵďĞƐ ŽĨ ďĞĞĨ ǁŝƚŚ ŇŽƵƌ ŵŝdžƚƵƌĞ͘ /Ŷ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ƐĂƵĐĞƉĂŶ͕ ƐĂƵƚĠ ƚŚĞ ŽŶŝŽŶ ŝŶ Žŝů ĂŶĚ ďƵƩĞƌ ƵŶƟů ůŝŐŚƚ ďƌŽǁŶĞĚ͘ ĚĚ ŝŶ ďĞĞĨ ĂŶĚ ďƌŽǁŶ ƋƵŝĐŬůLJ ĂĚĚŝŶŐ ŐĂƌůŝĐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ǀĞƌLJ ĞŶĚ͘ ĚĚ ďĞĞĨ ƐƚŽĐŬ ĂŶĚ ƐŝŵŵĞƌ ĨŽƌ ϯϬ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ͘ ĚĚ ƉŽƚĂƚŽĞƐ͕ ĐĂƌƌŽƚƐ ĂŶĚ ǀŝŶĞŐĂƌ͕ ƐŽLJ ƐĂƵĐĞ͕ ŬĞƚĐŚƵƉ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌĐĞƐƚĞƌƐŚŝƌĞ ƐĂƵĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐŝŵŵĞƌ ĂŶ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂů ϲϬ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ ƵŶƟů ŵĞĂƚ ĂŶĚ ǀĞŐĞƚĂďůĞƐ ĂƌĞ ƚĞŶĚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƐĂƵĐĞ ŚĂƐ ƚŚŝĐŬĞŶĞĚ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ƵƐŝŶŐ ƉĞĂƐ͕ ĂĚĚ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ůĂƐƚ ϭϱ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ͘ ĚĚ ƐŽLJ ƐĂƵĐĞ ƚŽ ƚĂƐƚĞ͘ ^ĞƌǀĞ ŚŽƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƚĞĂŵĞĚ ƌŝĐĞ͘ 2012 ASIAN FABRIC 31

Garam Masala ingredients 3 Tbs coriander seeds 3 Tbs cumin Ϯ ƚŚƌĞĞ ŝŶĐŚ ĐŝŶŶĂŵŽŶ ƐƟĐŬƐ͕ broken into pieces 1 Tbs cardamom seeds 1 Tbs whole cloves 1 tsp fennel seeds

ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶ In a small pan combine and heat ƚŚĞ ƐƉŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĞĚƐ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞLJ darken in color and smell fragrant ;ĂďŽƵƚ ϱ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐͿ͘ ŽŽů͘ /Ŷ Ă ƐƉŝĐĞ Žƌ ĐŽīĞĞ ŐƌŝŶĚĞƌ͕ ŐƌŝŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƐƉŝĐĞ ŵŝdž ƚŽ Ă ƉŽǁĚĞƌ͘ ^ƚŽƌĞ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĂŝƌƟŐŚƚ ŐůĂƐƐ ĐŽŶƚĂŝŶĞƌ ĨŽƌ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϯ ŵŽŶƚŚƐ͘

Dorayaki: A treat with a story >ĞŐĞŶĚ ŚĂƐ ŝƚ ƚŚĂƚ ŽƌĂLJĂŬŝ ĮƌƐƚ ĐĂŵĞ ŝŶƚŽ ĞdžŝƐƚĞŶĐĞ ǁŚĞŶ Ă ĨĂŵŽƵƐ ƐĂŵƵƌĂŝ͕ ĞŶŬĞŝ͕ ĨŽƌŐŽƚ ŚŝƐ ŐŽŶŐ Ăƚ Ă ĨĂƌŵ ǁŚĞƌĞ ŚĞ ŚĂĚ ďĞĞŶ ŝŶ ŚŝĚŝŶŐ͘ dŚĞ ƚĂůĞ ƉĂƐƐĞĚ ĚŽǁŶ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ĐĞŶƚƵƌŝĞƐ ƐĂLJƐ ƚŚĞ ĨĂƌŵĞƌ ƵƐĞĚ ƚŚĞ ŐŽŶŐ ĂƐ Ă ƉĂŶ ƚŽ ĨƌLJ ƵƉ ƚŚĞ ĐĂŬĞƐ ƵƐĞĚ ŝŶ ŽƌĂLJĂŬŝ͘ ŽƌĂ ŵĞĂŶƐ ŐŽŶŐ ŝŶ :ĂƉĂŶĞƐĞ͘ ŽƌĂLJĂŬŝ ĐĂŬĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ƚŚĞ ĂƉƉĞĂƌĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ ƉĂŶĐĂŬĞƐ ďƵƚ ƚŚĞ ƚĞdžƚƵƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƚĂƐƚĞ ĂƌĞ ĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚ͘ dŚĞLJ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƌĞĂĚŝůLJ ĨŽƵŶĚ ŝŶ ƐŝĂŶ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ ďƵƚ ƚŚĞLJ ĐĂŶ͛ƚ ĐŽŵƉĂƌĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨƌĞƐŚ ŚŽŵĞŵĂĚĞ ǀĞƌƐŝŽŶ͘

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ŝŶŐƌĞĚŝĞŶƚƐ

ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶ Dŝdž ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ŇŽƵƌ ĂŶĚ ďĂŬŝŶŐ ƉŽǁĚĞƌ͘ ŽŵďŝŶĞ ĂŶĚ ǁŚŝƐŬ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĞŐŐƐ͕ ƐƵŐĂƌ ĂŶĚ ŚŽŶĞLJ͘

Ϯ ĞŐŐƐ ½ ĐƵƉ ƐƵŐĂƌ ϭ dďƐ ŚŽŶĞLJ ϭ ĐƵƉ Ăůů ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ŇŽƵƌ͕ ƐŝŌĞĚ ϭ ƚƐƉ ďĂŬŝŶŐ ƉŽǁĚĞƌ Ь ʹ Ъ ĐƵƉ ǁĂƚĞƌΎ Ъ ĐƵƉ ĂŶŬŽ Žƌ ƌĞĚ ďĞĂŶ ƉĂƐƚĞ

ĚĚ ŇŽƵƌ ŵŝdž ƚŽ ĞŐŐ ŵŝdž͘ tŚŝƐŬ ŵŝdžƚƵƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƐůŽǁůLJ ĂĚĚ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƵŶƟů ƐŵŽŽƚŚ͘ *Water needed will vary depending on size of eggs.

WŽƵƌ Ă ƐŵĂůů ĂŵŽƵŶƚ ŽĨ ďĂƩĞƌ ŽŶ Ă ůŝŐŚƚůLJ ŽŝůĞĚ ŐƌŝĚĚůĞ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ϯ͟ ƉĂŶĐĂŬĞ͘ ,ĞĂƚ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞ ƐƵƌĨĂĐĞ ƐƚĂƌƚƐ ƚŽ ďƵďďůĞ ĂŶĚ ďŽƩŽŵ ŝƐ ŐŽůĚĞŶ ďƌŽǁŶ͕ ĂďŽƵƚ ϮͲϯ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ͘ ŽŽŬ ƚŚĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƐŝĚĞ ƵŶƟů ŐŽůĚĞŶ ďƌŽǁŶ͕ ϭͲϮ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ͘ <ĞĞƉ ĐĂŬĞƐ ĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƚŽǁĞů ƵŶƟů Ăůů ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ĐŽŽŬĞĚ͘ ^ƉƌĞĂĚ ŽŶĞ ĐĂŬĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞĚ ďĞĂŶ ƉĂƐƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŽƉ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ĐĂŬĞ͘ tƌĂƉ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůůLJ ŝŶ ƉůĂƐƟĐ ǁƌĂƉ ƵŶƟů LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ƐĞƌǀĞ ƚŚĞŵ͘

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Customize your bamboo quilt Ƥ Ǥ

Bamboo Bed Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List Bamboo Bed Quilt 78” x 83”

material list Appliqué Leaves 4 yard each of six green fabrics Appliqué Bamboo Trunk 3 yard each of two brown fabrics Backing &4 yards Batting *^” x (!”

Lightweight Fusible Web #-$ yards Stabilizer Read Bamboo Quilt Tip (page 38) prior to cutting fabrics.

Cut First Cut strips as indicated in chart then cut smaller pieces listed from these strips.

Refer to Make it Simpler (page 41) for optional layout.

Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage Fabric A KORA-­05 Cream Background

First Cuts # &1!2” x !*2”

Less fabric will be needed if using non-directional fabric & piecing the background fabric.

$8 yards Fabric B KORA-­07 Chocolate Border & Appliqué

!3 yards Fabric C SHAD-­02 Gold Block Accent

#6 yards

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Next Cuts

( !%

@w” x $@” (binding finishes 2“) !” x $@”

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

Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage Fabric D RAZZ-­05 Moss Block Border

First Cuts

Next Cuts

!( @2” x $@” @(^ @2” squares

!s yards Fabric E KORA-­07 Green

#

!2” x $@” &$ !2” squares

4 yard

Featuring fabrics from the Korakuen, Shadowland, and Razzle Dazzle Collections.

Extra fabric may be needed for “Fussy Cut” pieces; amount varies depending on motif selection and fabric repeat.

Let’s Begin

Making the Blocks

Before 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 68–69) for detail technique instructions. Use an Accurate Seam Allowances and Assembly Line Method and a 4”-­‐wide seam allowance to sew this project. Press seams in direction of arrows as indicated in each diagram.

Note: If making a different size quilt, adjust cuts and units needed to complete your project.

Adding the Appliqué The instructions given are for Quick Fused Appliqué Method for other methods refer to General Instructions (pages 68–69) for Appliqué Technique. Note: It is recommended to use removable stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric when machine appliquéing. This will give stability to the piece, even stitching, and prevent puckering of fabric. Note: Number of leaves, tree trunks and limbs will vary depending on personal preference. Trace patterns on traced line and also reverse patterns for additional variations.

1. Trace all patterns on pages 42–43 on paper side of lightweight fusible web leaving 2 ” space between pieces. Cut approximately 4 ” away from trace line.

Make appropriate number of pieces as desired.

1. Refer to General Instructions (pages 68–69) for Simple Triangles technique.

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of two @” Fabric C squares. This will be your sewing line. Place one marked squares on one @2” Fabric D square as shown. Stitch on drawn line, trim 4 ” away from stitch lines and press. Sew remaining marked square to piece as shown. Trim and press.

Make two hundred ninety-­‐six units.

Fabric C @” squares Fabric D @2” squares Make 296

2. Sew one !2 ” x @2 ” Fabric C piece between two units from step 1 as shown, checking orientation of units prior to sewing. Press. Make one hundred forty-­‐ eight. !2” @2” Make 148

3. Sew one !2” Fabric E square between two !2 ” x @2 ” Fabric C pieces. Press.

Make seventy-­‐four. Sew one of these units between two units from step 2 as shown.

Press. Make seventy-­‐four.

2. With fusible web paper-­‐side up, fuse

@2” !2” @2”

to wrong side of fabric scraps following manufacturer’s instructions. Cut on traced line.

Make 74

!2”

3. Refer to layout on pages 00–00, to arrange and fuse appliqués to &!2 ” x !*2” Fabric A piece. Make three. Finish all appliqué edges with machine satin stitch or decorative stitching as desired.

Make 74

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4. Sew twelve units from step 3 and eleven !2” x %2” Fabric C pieces together as shown.

Press. Make four, side border units. Sew thirteen units from step 3 and twelve !2” x %2” Fabric C pieces together as shown. Press. Make two, top and bottom border units. %2” %2” !2” !2”

Bamboo Appliqué Tips !2”

!2” !2” !2” !2” !2” !2” !2” !2” !2” !2” !2”

ͻ T WO stalks represent love ͻ THREE represent Fu (happiness), Lu (wealth) and Soh (long life) ͻ FIVE represent the areas of life that represent wealth (e.g., spiritual, mental, ĞŵŽƟŽŶĂů͕ ƉŚLJƐŝĐĂů͕ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƚƵŝƟǀĞͿ ͻ SIX represent good luck and wealth

!2” !2”

ͻ SEVEN represent good health ͻ EIGHT represent growth

!2”

ͻ NINE represent great luck ͻ d E ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƟŽŶ

!2” !2” !2” !2” !2” !2” Make $ (sides) Make 2 (top & bottom)

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This quilt can be made in a variety of quilt ƐŝnjĞƐ ƌĞŵĞŵďĞƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ ďůŽĐŬƐ ĮŶŝƐŚĞĚ size measures 5” square. Besides varying the size of your quilt you can personalize ƚŚĞ ŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ďĂŵƐ ƚŽ ƌĞŇĞĐƚ LJŽƵƌ own personal message. Here are some ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵĞĂŶŝŶŐƐ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚ lucky bamboo arrangements:

ͻ TWENTY ONE represent a powerful blessing Arrangement with four bamboos would be rude since in Chinese, the word for four is close to the word for death.

Assembling the Quilt 1. Sew !” x $@” Fabric B strips end-­‐to-­‐ end to make one continuous ! ”-­‐wide Fabric B strip. Press. Cut six ! ” x &!2 ” Fabric B strips.

Geisha Amongst the Bamboos: Inspirational Project

2. Arrange and sew together four side border units, six !” x &!2” Fabric B strips, and three appliqué units together. Press seams toward Fabric B strips.

3. Measure quilt through center from side to side. Cut two ! ”-­‐wide Fabric B strips to that measurement. Arrange and sew together, two border units, two Fabric B strips, and quilt top. Press seams toward Fabric B.

4. Cut backing fabric piece into three equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one *^” x !@)” approximate backing piece.

Press and trim to backing to measure *^” x (!”.

5. Press backing and quilt top trimming all excess threads. Refer to General Instructions (pages 68–69) for Finishing the Quilt. Layer and baste backing, batting, and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Refer to Binding the Quilt and bind as desired.

hƐĞ ƚŚĞ Ăŵ ƋƵŝůƚƐ ĂƐ ĂŶ ŝŶƐƉŝƌĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ make wall quilts.

ͻ ^ĞůĞĐƚ Ă ŵŽƟĨ ƉĂŶĞů Žƌ ůĂƌŐĞ ƉƌŝŶƚ ĨĂďƌŝĐ and cut desired size. ͻ Ƶƚ ƚǁŽ ƐŝĚĞ ĂƉƉůŝƋƵĠ ďĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ ĨĂďƌŝĐ pieces (desired width by length of center panel) and border strips (desired border width x 42”). ͻ Ƶƚ ĨŽƵƌ ďŽƌĚĞƌ ƐƚƌŝƉƐ ƚŽ ŵĂƚĐŚ ƉĂŶĞů length. ͻ ^Ğǁ ĨŽƵƌ ĐƵƚ ďŽƌĚĞƌ ƐƚƌŝƉƐ͕ ƚǁŽ ƐŝĚĞ background panels, and center panel together. Press. ͻ DĞĂƐƵƌĞ ǁŝĚƚŚ ŽĨ ƵŶŝƚ ĂŶĚ ĐƵƚ ƚǁŽ ďŽƌĚĞƌ strips to this measurement and sew to top ĂŶĚ ďŽƩŽŵ ŽĨ ƵŶŝƚ͘ WƌĞƐƐ͘ ͻ ZĞĨĞƌ ƚŽ ĚĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉƉůŝƋƵĠ ;ƉĂŐĞƐ ϯϳͿ ƚŽ add bamboo to quilt using your prefer method. ͻ ZĞĨĞƌ ƚŽ &ŝŶŝƐŚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ YƵŝůƚ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ YƵŝůƚ ;ƉĂŐĞ ϲϵͿ ƚŽ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ Asian Fabric Magazine gives permission to ĐŽƉLJ ƉĂŐĞƐ ϰϮ ĂŶĚ ϰϯ ƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ Žƌ ĞŶůĂƌŐĞ template sizes as desired to successfully ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ LJŽƵƌ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘

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Bamboo Lap Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List

Bamboo Lap Quilt

Bamboo Lap Quilt

54” x 65“

Refer to Bamboo Bed Quilt step instructions and Bamboo Tip to make this lap quilt or refer to page 41 for a simpler version. designer: Georgie Gerl

material list Backing #3 yards Batting %(” x &)” Lightweight Fusible Web Stabilizer

Appliqué Leaves 8 yard each of six green fabrics Appliqué Bamboo Trunk 6 yard each of two brown fabrics Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage Fabric A Background

First Cuts

Next Cuts

@ %#2” x !*2”

!s yards Fabric B Border & Appliqué

^

! yard

(

Fabric C Block Accent

!* !&

@ yards Fabric F Block Border

@w” x $@” (binding finishes 2“) !” x $@” @” x $@” #^) @” squares !2” x $@” $) !2” x %2” !*) !2” x @2”

!@ @2” x $@” !*) @2” squares

! yard Fabric G Border Accent Square

6 yard

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@

!2” x $@” $% !2” squares

Making the Quilt Refer to Bamboo Bed Quilt appliqué instructions, page 37, and layout on pages 35 and 40 to arrange and fuse appliqués to %#2” x !*2” Fabric A piece. Make two.

Finish all appliqué edges with machine satin stitch or decorative stitching as desired.

Make It Simpler Optional Layout

1. Refer to Making the Block on page 37 to Ǧϐ Ǥ sew nine blocks and eight !2” x %2” Fabric Ǥ ϐ Ǥ

Assembling the Quilt 1. Sew !” x $@” Fabric B strips end-­‐to-­‐end to make one continuous !”-­‐wide Fabric B strip. Press. Cut four !” x %#2” Fabric B strips.

2. Arrange and sew together three side border units, four !” x %#2” Fabric B strips, and two appliqué units together. Press seams toward Fabric B strips.

3. Measure quilt through center from side to side. Cut two !”-­‐wide Fabric B strips to that measurement. Arrange and sew together, two border units, two Fabric B strips and quilt top. Press seams toward Fabric B.

4. 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 &)”.

;>ĂƉ YƵŝůƚ ƐĂŵƉůĞ ƐŚŽǁŶ ĂďŽǀĞͿ ͻ dŽ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚŝƐ ƋƵŝůƚ ĨĂƐƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĞĂƐŝĞƌ ĚĞůĞƚĞ @” Fabric C square cuts and skip step 1 in DĂŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐŬƐ ŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶƐ ŽŶ ƉĂŐĞ ϯϳ͘ ͻ &Žƌ ƐƚĞƉ Ϯ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞ ƚŚĞ ƉŝĞĐĞ ƵŶŝƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ @2“ Fabric D squares already cut in original quilt. ͻ KŶůLJ !2 yards of Fabric C is needed for Bed YƵŝůƚ ĂŶĚ d LJĂƌĚ ŽĨ &ĂďƌŝĐ ĨŽƌ >ĂƉ YƵŝůƚ ŝĨ making these versions.

5. Press backing and quilt top trimming all excess threads. Refer to General Instructions (pages 68–69) for Finishing the Quilt. Layer and baste backing, batting, and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Refer to Binding the Quilt and bind as desired.

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Bamboo AppliquĂŠ Trunk and Limb Templates

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Bamboo Appliqué Leaf Templates 2012 ASIAN FABRIC 43

The Sanctuary Collection, in stores this August— click on the quilt to download a free pattern.

Kamakura Japan The City of Temples

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n the southeastern section of Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Tokyo. However, in terms of pace and

Kanagawa Prefecture lies a beautiful

temperament, Kamakura is a world away

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from Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern capital. Devotees of

Kamakura. The history of human habitation

the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long and fabled history often

begins here many thousands of years ago.

make a pilgrimage to tiny Kamakura. In

Kamakura is a popular destination today

fact, archaeologists have discovered signs

with native beachgoers and those looking

of human habitation on the spot for at

for a peaceful hideaway. With shrines and

least the last 10,000 years.

temples, rich history and culture, Kamakura

The landscape and the government

is a memorable city for all who visit.

may have changed, but Kamakura

The History

remains remarkably untouched through

It is easy to get to Kamakura. The city lies just 30 miles south of bustling

the many centuries of its existence.

Kamakura was a pleasant if unremarkable 2012 ASIAN FABRIC 45

village early in the 12th century. Things began to change when honored warrior Minamoto Yoritomo established a military government there. Yoritomo’s choice of government seat was strategic in nature. Kamakura was relatively easy to defend, thanks to the steeply wooded hillsides that surrounded it on three sides.

On Kamakura’s fourth side is the sea.

An easily defensible government seat was foremost in Yoritomo’s mind because he was desperate to get away from the corrupt political influences of the Kyoto Imperial Court. His family had been virtually destroyed through a conflict with the ruling Taira clan. When Yoritomo finally defeated the Taira, he effectively became the ruler of much of the Japanese nation. The establishment of his government seat marked the beginning of the prosperous Kamakura Period.

Yoritomo, his sons and his wife’s family would rule from Kamakura for nearly 150 years. The family’s story is one of both triumph and defeat, though, with Yoritomo’s two sons being assassinated shortly after his death.

The oldest only ruled a short while before being killed while the younger never really had an opporutnity to rule at all. Yoritomo’s wife’s family subsequently seized control. In 1333, the Siege of Kamakura effectively put an end to the reign established by Yoritomo. His impact on the region, though, was powerful and his legacy lives on.

Stories of Yorimoto’s deeds and bravery are utilized in various

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forms. Japanese culture has used

located the Hase Kannon Temple and the

Yoritomo’s story for Kabuki plays,

Great Buddha statue. The walking distance

poetic epics, songs, television dramas,

between the two tourist districts is

and surprisingly, even video games.

relatively short. Still, many visitors choose

With the continuing popularity of

to utilize the Enoden Line, a charming

Yoritomo as a noble and powerful figure,

small-scale train, that efficiently ferries

it should come as little surprise that this

passengers between the two spots.

small city continues to thrive even many

Kamakura’s spiritual center lies in the

centuries after Yoritomo’s death. Today,

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The

Kamakura is a town that mainly subsists

shrine was built by warrior and ruler

on income from tourism. It’s easy to see

Yoritomo and is dedicated to the Shinto

why. This is a beautiful spot with plenty

god of war, Hachiman.

of worthwhile attractions to explore.

Abundant Temples and Shrines

Hachiman was the Minamoto family deity, and this shrine marks their

In Kamakura, the major attractions

singular devotion to the god. The shrine

are clustered around one of two

is approached along a street called

neighborhoods. The first of these includes

Wakamiya Oji, which was also constructed

Kamakura’s downtown and is called

by Yoritomo. The street is lined with

Kamakura Station. This is the place to

cherry trees and is an awe-inspiring sight,

find souvenir shops, restaurants and the

particularly in the spring. Wakamiya Oji

well known Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

stretches from the beach to the shrine.

Shrine. In the Hase neighborhood is

Walkers pass under three enormous 2012 ASIAN FABRIC 47

RESOURCES: Temples and Shrines The Kamakura area is rich in history and culture. It likely has one of the most dense ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ƚĞŵƉůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŚƌŝŶĞƐ ŝŶ all of Japan. A visitor to the area should take advantage of the geographical proximity that allows you to easily visit many shrines and temples during your stay.

A Guide to Kamakura ŚƩƉ͗ͬ​ͬǁǁǁ͘ĂƐĂŚŝͲ ŶĞƚ͘Žƌ͘ũƉͬΕYDϵdͲ<E hͬ and Kamakura Today ŚƩƉ͗ͬ​ͬǁǁǁ͘ŬĂŵĂŬƵƌĂƚŽĚĂLJ͘ĐŽŵͬĞͬ sightseeing.html ďŽƚŚ ŽīĞƌ ǀĞƌLJ ƚŚŽƌŽƵŐŚ ŝŶͲ ĚĞƉƚŚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ĞĂĐŚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƚĞŵƉůĞƐ and shrines in the region. You can learn ĞǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŚŝƐƚŽƌLJ ĂŶĚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ to the current hours and admission fees. dŚĞ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ ŶŽƚ ƚŽ ŵŝƐƐ Ăƚ ĞĂĐŚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĂƌĞ invaluable. ,ŝƐƚŽƌLJ ďƵīƐ ǁŝůů ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ even if a visit is not imminent. /Ĩ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ǀŝƐŝƟŶŐ ƚĞŵƉůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŚƌŝŶĞƐ in Japan, it’s important to remember that are places of worship and honor and not simply sites for tourists. Temples are Buddhist and ƐŚƌŝŶĞƐ ĂƌĞ ^ŚŝŶƚŽ͘ ZĞƐƉĞĐƚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ͘ Photography is generally allowed but watch for signs for when it is not.

DĂƌŬ ^ĐŚƵŵĂĐŚĞƌ͕ ĂŶ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ŝŶ <ĂŵĂŬƵƌĂ͕ ŽīĞƌƐ Ă ǁĞĂůƚŚ ŽĨ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂƌƟƐƟĐ ƉŚŽƚŽŐƌĂƉŚƐ Ăƚ ŚŝƐ ƚŽ WŚŽƚŽ ŝĐƟŽŶĂƌLJ ŽĨ ƵĚĚŚŝƐŵ ĂŶĚ ^ŚŝŶƚŽŝƐŵ ŝŶ Japan ŚƩƉ͗ͬ​ͬǁǁǁ͘ŽŶŵĂƌŬƉƌŽĚƵĐƟŽŶƐ͘ĐŽŵͬ ŚƚŵůͬďƵĚĚŚŝƐŵ͘ƐŚƚŵůη͘h, Ƌd ^<ϴƉh. If you are interested in Japanese Buddhist statuary, be prepared for a treat.

shrine entry gates called torii on their

statue has been exposed to the elements

journey to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.

ever since. Most people consider this one

Adding to the rather touristy atmosphere

of the finest renderings of Buddha in

along Wakamiya Oji is a collection of

existence because of the calm serenity

antique and souvenir shops. These are

its face implies. For an even closer look,

excellent places to find lacquerware, folk

it’s possible to gain entrance inside the

art and pottery. Visitors to the shrine

statue, which is hollow.

climb the stairs to gain a stunning

Dining Out

panoramic view. Don’t miss the photo opportunity if you go. Many also buy a charm to ensure good health, lucky fortune while driving or other well wishes.

Kamakura’s most well known and recognizable attraction is the Great Buddha statue in the Hase neighborhood.

It’s found at the Kotokuin Temple. At 36 feet tall, with a weight of 93 tons, the Buddha is an impressive sight, thanks to an inherently dramatic setting. The steep wooded hills behind the statue make a fittingly impressive backdrop. Until 1252, the Buddha reposed within a temple.

However, in that year, a massive tidal wave swept the structure away and the

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When it comes to dining, Kamakura offers many distinctive experiences.

The best of these is a restaurant called Raitei. It’s found at the edge of the city, surrounded by verdant vegetation and a glorious view. With its rarified setting, it’s easy to assume that this would be an upscale, exclusive restaurant. Quite to the contrary, Raitei specializes in Japanese noodles called soba which are uniformly inexpensive. The restaurant also makes a specialty of lunch boxes known as obento and religious kaiseki feasts.

In addition to the fine yet simple food, another delight that goes with eating at Raitei is the fact that the food

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Kamakura is a magnificent blend of the old and new in Japanese culture.

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is served entirely

The idea for the technique originated

on pottery that

in China, and the Japanese artisans

is fired in the

refined and perfected the process while

restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

putting their own creative stamp on the

own kiln. Also

pieces they produced. Pieces of wood are

considered an

intricately carved before being lacquered

indispensable

with several coats of raw tree sap.

part of a meal

The popularity and utility of

here is a journey

Kamakurabori extended well beyond

on the looping

the Kamakura Period. During the Edo

garden path that

Period, for instance, the tea ceremony

takes strollers

was extremely popular. In order to

past miniature

properly observe the ceremony, utensils

shrines, bamboo

needed to be highly stylized and crafted.

groves

and

Kamakurabori pieces were widely used

Buddhist stone

at the time, and continue to be sought

carvings. Along

after today. No visit to Kamakura could

the way sits a

be considered complete without searching

refreshment house where patrons can

for and purchasing at least one example

sip a beer while appreciating the view.

of these finely crafted works of art.

For an unusual dining experience, many

Kamakura in some ways is a city stuck in

visitors go to the Sometaro restaurant

time with its reverence for the strength

where they may make their own

and influence of Yoritomo. However, it

okonomiyaki, which is like a Japanese

is also a modern center of tourism and

pancake. Patrons stuff their pancake

culture. The past lives on in ancient

with items like bean sprouts and

religious shrines and the continuing

cabbage along with pork, shrimp or

commitment to producing Kamakurabori

beef. Visitors also find familiar Japanese

pieces of consistently excellent quality

dishes here like the fried noodles called

and craftsmanship. The warm, welcoming

yakisoba and the grilled vegetables,

people of this city seem to capitalize on

steak or seafood known as teppanyaki.

the romance of their cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long past,

Home to Artisans and Craftsman

yet still seem determined to see the city

During the Kamakura Period,

through to the future. Kamakura is a

craftspeople began developing

magnificent blend of the old and new in

Kamakurabori, which includes the

Japanese culture.

creation of bowls, incense boxes and plates using a technique called Tsuishu.

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Remembrance of a tranquil garden scene will bring back warm memories throughout the frosty winter months.

Designed by Melanie Formway Chang

Through the Garden Window Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List Through the Garden Window 28” x 32“

Let’s Begin B e f o r e yo u b e g i n r e a d a l l 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 68–69) for detail technique instructions.

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

Making the Quilt 1. Sew one !2” Fabric C square material list Appliqué Flowers 2 yard Backing ! yard

Batting #@” x #^”

to one !” x !2 ” Fabric B piece as shown. Press. Sew this unit to one !” x @” Fabric B piece. Press. Make four. !”

!2” Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage Fabric A Background

Next Cuts

First Cuts ! @

!$2” x !^2” !2” x !@2”

#

!2” x $@”

2. Sew one !” x !@2” Fabric B strip @ @ @ @ @ $ @ @ $ @ @ $ $

!2” x &2” !2” x &” !2” x ^2” !2” x %2” !2” x %” !2” x $2” 1!2” x #2” !2” x #” !2” squares“ !” x !^2” !” x !@2” !” x @” !” x !2”

@ @ $ @2” x $@” $ !2” x $@” * $ !$

$” x @#2” $” x !(2” $” squares @2” x !(2” !2” x #” !2” squares !2” x !”

3 yard

Fabric C Border

q yard

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@

!” x $@”

#

$” x $@”

@ @

@”

Make $

2 yard Fabric B Accent Border

!2” !”

to one !2” x !@2” Fabric A strip as shown. Press. Make two. !@2” !” !2” Make @

3. Sew one unit from step 2 between two units from step 1 as shown. Press. Make two.

Make @

4.   Sew  one  !$2 â&#x20AC;?  x  !^1 1 2 â&#x20AC;?  Fabric  A  piece  between  two  ! â&#x20AC;?  x  !^2 â&#x20AC;?  Fabric  B  strips.  Press  seams  toward  Fabric  B.  Sew  this  unit  between  two  units  from  step  3  as  shown.  Press. Â

5.   Sew  unit  from  step  4  between  two  @2â&#x20AC;?  x  !(2â&#x20AC;?  Fabric  C  strips  as  shown.  Press.  @2â&#x20AC;?

@2â&#x20AC;?

!(2â&#x20AC;?

6.   Arrange  and  sew  together  one  !2â&#x20AC;?  x  &â&#x20AC;?,   one  !2â&#x20AC;?  x  #â&#x20AC;?,  !2â&#x20AC;?  x  %â&#x20AC;?,  and  one  !2â&#x20AC;?  x  $2â&#x20AC;?  Fabric  B  strips,  and  three  !2â&#x20AC;?  x  !â&#x20AC;?  Fabric  C Â

pieces  as  shown.  Press.  Make  two  one  of  each  variation  noting  position  in  quilt. &â&#x20AC;?

!â&#x20AC;?

#â&#x20AC;?

!â&#x20AC;?

%â&#x20AC;?

!â&#x20AC;?

$2â&#x20AC;? !2â&#x20AC;?

Top Row %â&#x20AC;?

!â&#x20AC;?

$2â&#x20AC;?

!â&#x20AC;?

#â&#x20AC;?

!â&#x20AC;?

&â&#x20AC;? !2â&#x20AC;?

Bottom Row

MELANIE Â FORMWAY Â CHANG Melanieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic side surfaced early, with fabric playing an important role. She credits her mother, and later a BA in Home Economics, with fostering an interest in fabrics. She has also worked in watercolors, oils and acrylics.

Now, she has added fabric paint. Her skillful use of paints prompted an invitation to the juried Watercolor Society of Oregon and she has won her numerous awards.

In the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Melanie started quilting and discovered a way to merge her two loves. Since, painting on fabric has become her focus. Today, she teaches classes to eager students in a variety of venues.

Long a pattern designer for Story Quilts, the occasional contribution has blossomed into a busy schedule of new patterns.

Melanie and her husband recently migrated from Oregon to Oceanside, California to welcome Ę ĹĽ ŧ > . ŧ E ĹĽ to guilds, teach fabric painting and design for Story Quilts. Life is full.

When we visited, Melanie shared some very important words of wisdom, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Create it, give it away and share the joy. There is no point in putting your artwork in the closet. Everyone needs beauty in their lives.â&#x20AC;?

Visit www.storyquilts.com to see more of Melanieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and watch for an upcoming project in Asian Fabric where she teaches us to paint on fabric.

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7. Sew one unit from step 6 between one $” x !(2” and one @2” x !(2” Fabric C strips as shown. Press. Make two. Referring

to photo on page 00 and layout on page 00 sew these units to top and bottom of unit from step 5. !(2” $”

@2” Make @

8. Arrange and sew together two !2” x #” and four !2” x !”

Fabric C pieces, one !2” x #2”, one !2” x ^2”, !2” x $2”, one !2” x &2”, and one !2” x %2” Fabric B strips as shown. Press.

Make two noting position in quilt. #”

#2”

!”

^2”

!”

$2”

!”

&2”

!”

%2”

#” !2”

Make 2-Sides

9. Sew one !2” x #” Fabric C piece to one !2” Fabric B square as shown. Press. Make four. Arrange and sew together two $” Fabric C squares, two units from this step, and one $” x @#2” Fabric C strip as shown. Press. Make two. #” !2” !2” Make $ @#2”

$”

Adding the Appliqué The instructions given are for Quick Fused Appliqué Method for other methods refer to General Instructions (pages 68–69) for Appliqué Technique. Note: This Dz dz ϐ from a printed panel that are arranged and fused to quilt as desired. Use Melanie’s quilt for inspiration taking the time to try different combination or location ϐ Ǥ uses a raw-­‐edge appliqué technique, outside edge of appliqués are secured in place during the quilting process.

1. With fusible web paper-­‐side up, fuse to wrong side of fabric ϐ manufacturer’s instructions. Cut approximately 4” away from trace line to separate areas then cut each piece along outside edge of motif.

2. Referring to photo on page 53

$” $”

for inspiration, arrange and fuse appliqués to quilt as desired.

3. Layer and center quilt top

Make @

10. Sew one unit from step 9 to one unit from step 8 as shown.

Press. Make two. Sew unit from step 7 between units from this step. Press.

Make @

and backing right sides together on batting piece (wrong side of backing on batting). Using 1 4 ”-­‐ wide seam, stitch around all edges, leaving a 5” opening on one side for turning. Trim batting close to stitching and backing even with quilt edges. Clip corners, turn right side out, and press. Hand stitched opening closed.

4. Quilt as desired making sure to catch all appliqués raw edges during the process.

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NEW RELEASES | in stores this December

Flutter Friends

Kasa Collection

An assortment of stars twinkle in our night sky, randomly placed to leave open areas to showcase your favorite quilting.

Designed by Georgie Gerl

Seiza Bed Quilt Cutting Chart & Material List Seiza Bed Quilt

(Seiza means constellation)

81" x 103" Fabric Name, Placement & Yardage

Fabric A KORA-­07 Indigo Background

&2 yards

Featuring fabrics from the Korakuen and Kasa Collections

material list Extra fabric may be needed for “Fussy Cut” pieces; amount varies depending on motif selection and fabric repeat.

Backing &2 yards Batting *(” x !!!”

Cut First Strips strips as indicated in chart then cut smaller pieces listed from these strips

Fabric B KASA-­01 Red

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

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

*2” x $@” !! *2” squares @2” x $@” $$ @2” x $2”

*Extra yardage will be needed if “Fussy Cutting” pieces

Fabric C KORA-­06 Red Block Border

# $2” x $@” @) $2” squares @ #2” x $@” @) #2” squares 1!) @w” x $@”

Fabric D KORA-­06 Green

s yard

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Next Cuts

!3 yards*

!s yards *Fabric A Sew two ^2” x $@” strips together.

Press. Cut one ^2” x $*2” from this strip.

First Cuts

# @

#2” x $@” @* #2” squares @2” x $@” @* @2” squares

Let’s Begin Before 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 68–69) for detail technique instructions. Use an Accurate Seam Allowances and Assembly Line Method and a 4”-­‐wide seam allowance to sew this project. Press seams in direction of arrows as indicated in each diagram.

Making the Blocks

3. Sew one unit from step 1 between two

1. Refer to General Instructions (pages @2” x $2” Fabric A pieces. Press. Make 68–69) for Simple Triangles technique.

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of two @2” Fabric A squares. This will be your sewing line. Place one marked square on one @2” x $2” Fabric B piece as shown.

Stitch on drawn line, trim 4” away from stitch lines and press. Sew remaining marked square to piece as shown. Trim and press. Make forty-­‐four (eight will be used in step 3).

eight. Sew one large unit from step 2 between two units from this step as shown.

Press. Make four and label Block 1. Block measures !@2” square. $2”

$2” @2”

Make 8 Block 1

Fabric A @2” squares Fabric B @2” x $2” Make $$

2. Sew one unit from step 1 between two

Make 4 Block measures !@2” square

@2” Fabric A squares as shown. Press.

4. Sew one small unit from step 2 between Make thirty-­‐six. Sew one *2” Fabric B two @2” Fabric D squares. Press. Make square between two units from this step. fourteen. Sew one large unit from step 2 Press. Make eleven. between two units from this step as shown. @2” @2” Press. Make seven. @2”

@2”

Make #^

@2” @2”

*2” Make 1$

*2”

Make !!

Make 7

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5. Making simple triangle units, sew four 7. Sew one unit from step 5 between two @” Fabric A squares to one #2” Fabric D #2” x *” Fabric A pieces. Press. Sew one square as shown. Press. Make twenty-­‐eight. large unit from step 6 between two units from this step as shown. Press. Make two and label Block 2. Block measures !*2” square.

Fabric A @” squares Fabric D #2” square Make @*

6. Sew one unit from step 5 between two #2” x %” Fabric A pieces. Press. Make twenty-­‐four (ten will be used in step 8).

Sew one unit from step 4 between two units from this step as shown. Press. Make seven. %”

*”

*”

#2” Make 4 Block 2

%” #2”

Make 24

Make 2 Block measures !*2”” square

8. Sew one small unit from step 6 between two #2” Fabric C squares. Press. Make ten.

Sew large unit from step 6 between two units from this step as shown. Press. Make ϐ Ǥ Make 7

#2”

#2” #2”

Make 10

Make 5

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9. Making simple triangle units, sew four 11. Sew one unit from step 9 between two @2” Fabric A squares to one $2” Fabric C $2” x !!2” Fabric A pieces. Press. Sew one square as shown. Press. Make twenty. unit from step 10 between two units from Ǥ Ǥ ϐ label Block 3. Block measures @^2” square.

Diagram 11 !!2”

!!2”

Fabric A @2” squares Fabric C $2” square Make @)

$2”

10. Sew one unit from step 9 between two

Make 1!)

Block 3

$2” x &” Fabric A pieces. Press. Make ten.

Sew one unit from step 8 between two units Ǥ Ǥ ϐ Ǥ &2”

&2” $2”

Make 10

Make 5 Block measure @^2” square

Assembling the Quilt 1. Sew one Block 1 between one #” x !@2”

Make 5

Fabric A and one *” x !@2” Fabric A pieces as shown. Press.

Diagram 12 #”

*”

!@2”

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2. Sew one unit from step 1 between one #2” x @@2” and one @@2” x !%2” Fabric A pieces as shown on left side of diagram. Press. Sew one Block 2 between two ^2” x !*2” Fabric A pieces as shown second from left in diagram. Sew one $2” x @^2” Fabric A strip to one of Block 3 as shown second from right in diagram. Arrange units from this step and one *2” x #)2” and one ^2” x #)2” Fabric A strips as shown. Press and label Top Row. !*2”

@@2”

@^2”

*2”

#2”

^2”

^2” $2”

#)2”

#)2” !%2”

^2” Top Row

3. Sew one !@2” x !$2” Fabric A piece to 4. Sew one $2” x @^2” Fabric A strip to one Block 1 as shown. Press and label Unit one Block 3. Press and label Unit 3.

1. Sew one !@2” x !*2” Fabric A piece to one Unit 3 $2” Block 1 as shown. Press and label Unit 2. !$2”

Unit 1

!@2”

!*2”

Unit 2

!@2”

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@^2”

5. Sew one Block 3 to one Unit 1 as shown on left side of diagram. Press. Sew one Unit 2 to one Unit 3 as shown in middle of diagram. Press. Sew one Block 2 between one *2” x !*2” and one !@2” x !*2” Fabric A pieces as shown on right of diagram. Sew units from this step and one @2” x #*2” and one $2” x #*2” Fabric A strips together. Press and label Middle Row. !*2” @2”

$2” *2”

#*2”

!@2”

Middle Row

6. Sew one Block 1 between one !@2” x %” and one ^” x !@2” Fabric A pieces. Press.

Sew this unit to one @@2” x !^2” Fabric A piece as shown. Press. %”

^”

!@2”

@@2”

!^2”

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7. Sew one Block 3 to one @2” x @^2” Fabric A strip as shown in middle of diagram. Sew this unit to unit from step 6. Press. Sew one ^2” x $*2” Fabric A strip to unit from this step. Press. Sew one Block 3 between two $2” x @^2” Fabric A strips as shown on right side of diagram. Press. Sew one ^2” x #$2” Fabric A strip and units from this step together as shown. Press and label Bottom Row. @^2”

$*2”

^2”

$2” ^2”

#$2”

$2”

@^2” @2” Bottom Row

8. Referring to layouts (pages 59–60) arrange and sew rows together. Press.

Finishing the Quilt 1. Cut backing fabric piece into three 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 General Instructions (pages 68–69) for Finishing the Quilt. Layer and baste backing, batting, and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Refer to Binding the Quilt and bind as desired.

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general instructions

How-‐to Help You! 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.

Achieving a 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.

Half Square Triangles

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.

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

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

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.

Diagram 3

Step 1

Position pieces right sides together, stitch unit.

Step 2 Align and sew the next unit

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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.

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

Square to 2” Make 2

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 future project

paper backing, a thin film of adhesive will remain on fabric.

General Instructions

Step 4 Referring to project photo, position and fuse all pieces of one appliqué design at a time 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 specifies 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.

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

Blind Stitch

Finishing the Quilt

edge and backstitch. Clip threads and turn quilt. Fold binding up at a 45 degree angle to create the mitered corner as shown.

Diagram 1

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

Step 3 Fold the binding back down aligning top fold with edge of quilt and matching raw edges. Start stitching 4” Diagram 2 for all corners. from quilt edge. Repeat

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 Quilt Two 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.

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.

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