I bought this fabric at the last quilt show I went to. I seem to be entering a "Japanese theme" in my quilting and purchases right now. I have no idea what my plan is for the big Koi. There was a great book that was pointed out to me that had patterns that would work with the Koe fabric. It was a 9-patch pattern book. I seem to be shopping more than quilting right now. I have just a one side and 1/2 to finish the binding on the baby quilt and then I can start back on my DJ blocks.
I am just heading out the door to go to a wedding this weekend in the interior of B.C. My daughters best friend and Maid of Honor at her wedding is getting married. My daughter will be down from Calgary for the wedding and my sister will also be in Kelowna for the weekend. And my best friend from Vancouver will also be there for the weekend. So it should be a fun and relaxing weekend. I was thinking this morning that the past year has been full of life events. Deaths, births, weddings, empty nest as my last child moved out, and major job changes.
The first two days at the new job went fairly well. It really is very similar to what I was doing before but it was so nice to leave for work at 7 AM instead of 6 AM - that was almost like a holiday itself. I don't have to work at all next week so maybe I can catch up on my blogging and my quilting when I get back from Kelowna. Happy Victoria Day everyone :))
I've noticed a lot of bloggers aren't quilting right now, myself included. It might be because of the increased outdoor activity.
ReplyDeleteThere's a couple of dog shows in Kelowna that I've been too. It's a nice little town. Have fun!
ReplyDeletePam, that is really pretty fabric, but I wouldn't know what to do with it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have fun at the wedding, and have a great time seeing your relatives and friends.
Pam Have a great time at the wedding...glad to hear your new job is going well...I really like that fabric..cant wait to see what you do with it..Toni
ReplyDeleteFinally having a chance to catch up on your blog. Love the purse that your son's girl friend made! I have ome japanese quilting magazines thata I got years and years ago. Of course I can't read a thing in them either, but I love to look at the pictures. I've never made anything from them. I've always been in awe of how Japanese quilters can take our fabric and our traditional patterns and come up with something that is so different and so unique to them. Love your Mother's Day card!
ReplyDeleteLove the Asian fabrics. They look like some in my collection. And I have the patterns and books to go with it, as well as the intentions and promises to my older son. =)
ReplyDeleteGlad that your job is working out well. Life surely has its ups and downs.
What pretty fabric. I never know what to do with that type of Japanese fabric except use it for a backing. I'm curious to see what you come up with. Have fun at the wedding!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll find some lovely pattern to make with your purchases.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the job is going well. Take care and enjoy the wedding.
Love the koi Pam. I know all about that Japanese fabric obsession! Glad to hear the new job is going ok. Think of all the extra time you will have to sew.
ReplyDeleteI have a stack of Asian fabrics waiting to be used in a project. I must get them out and use them. They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteSay, how's the new job?