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okan arts: mom’s latests
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Sunday, September 5, 2010. My mom credits me with inspiring her to make her asymmetric black and white quilt. At 83, she admits that she has a hard time “coloring outside the lines.” Good work, Jane. Looks great- throw the colouring books away Mom! September 10, 2010 at 5:27 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Check out my yukata cottons. June presentation and trunk show. Wed, June 22, 2011. 6 to 9 pm.
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okan arts: that’s not a quilt!
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Wednesday, August 18, 2010. That’s not a quilt! Girl-sized 7, this dress features vintage yukata fabrics. That I imported from Japan. I bought the Asian-inspired pattern, by modkid, at Fabric Crush. The dress is made with four different fabrics—two indigo ones that match perfectly for the body, a third one for the obi, and a fourth for the homemade double-fold bias tape used to bind the edges. 6 to 9 pm.
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okan arts: quilt encyclopedia
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Sunday, June 27, 2010. The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide, From A to Z—Hundreds of Tip and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking. Never a kid who wanted to read encyclopedias, I’m proud to say that I finished this 275-page volume on just about everything about quiltmaking. Labels: The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide. Thats a short encyclopedia. July 22, 2010 at 3:47 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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okan arts: empire quilters, nyc
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Saturday, October 9, 2010. Empire quilters, nyc. We’re identical twins! Just not with each other.) Me. I visited the Empire Quilters. Guild meeting today and saw an inspirational presentation by contemporary art quilter Pat Pauly. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Check out my yukata cottons. June presentation and trunk show. Wed, June 22, 2011. 6 to 9 pm. Quilters By The Bay Guild Meeting.
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okan arts: walleyed dachshund
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Monday, June 14, 2010. At Spring Market I saw fun little stuffed chicks by Joel Dewberry and a cute puppy by Bari J. They made me want to try a 3D project. This full-sized dachshund is made with an online pattern. Designed by Japanese dollmaker, Runo. Although Runo’s pattern didn’t include full instructions, her pictures made the pup straightforward to make. Check out the purse I made with the same pattern.
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okan arts: japanese quilt show : la conner
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Japanese quilt show : la conner. Today the biennial Japanese show. Opened at the La Conner Quilt Museum. Fourteen ladies, a floor of incredible quilts, and coffee service with yummy treats welcomed the media and public. I will be back later this summer to spend more time at the show! La Conner Quilt Museum. July 10, 2010 at 5:01 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). 6 to 9 pm.
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okan arts: day 4—spring quilt market
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Sunday, May 23, 2010. Day 4—spring quilt market. Can fairy tales come true for grown-ups? My trip to Minneapolis was definitely a whirlwind of wonder. Another remarkable group of folks I met is in the publishing industry. This framed photo of me was taken by my new friends at Martingale. We all have ideas and stories to share! Seems like a fabulous event! May 24, 2010 at 5:08 AM. Your biggest fan said. Day 2&...
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okan arts: wiley’s quilt
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Sunday, June 6, 2010. Passport, 2010, 52" x 88". GIFTED TO WILEY WILKINS. Today Plymouth Church recognized its high school graduates in the late morning service. Five of the eight seniors showed up and were wrapped in quilts produced by Plymouth Piece Makers. My quilt was given to Wiley Wilkins, a free-thinking and creative young man. Best wishes, Wiley. Labels: Plymouth Piece Makers. It looks great on him!
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okan arts: communicating through quilts
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Top left: Mariko Kanazawa, top right: Noriko Koyama, bottom right: Kumiko Nakamura. Today I met some of the charming and talented Japanese quilters at the La Conner show. La Conner Quilt Museum. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Check out my yukata cottons. June presentation and trunk show. Wed, June 22, 2011. 6 to 9 pm. Quilters By The Bay Guild Meeting. 9850 64th St. W.
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okan arts: setting up my first trunk show
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This blog is now retired. Please visit okanarts.com to see my artisan quilts and yukata cottons. Friday, September 24, 2010. Setting up my first trunk show. Top left: Stacie Baumeister, store owner, and Chardel Blaine, store manager. Unpacking bolt after bolt of yukata cotton. At QuiltWorks NW tonight caught the attention of the store staff. They bought over ten yards before the show starts tomorrow! Thanks for the share. Great stuff, just nice! April 24, 2013 at 11:17 PM. Check out my yukata cottons.
