Category Archives: Japan

When Life Gives You Lemons

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Luana

I didn’t know that I needed a vacation when I made plans, but after the stressful week we just had, Sophie and I are on a trip and we are totally fried. A few days ago her beloved violin professor … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Kyoto Garden

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Luana

As we have shared with you over the last year, it has become increasingly difficult to source and stock Asian fabrics. We had another supplier close their doors this last year. However we know that we have a special group … Continue reading →

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Holidays on the Horizon

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Luana

Save big on our Floral Fabric and Animal Closeout sales!Over 410 products at 40% off! Sunday is the last day of Our Batiks & Blender & Tonal Sales.Don’t miss these savings at 40% off. Perhaps you have noticed there is … Continue reading →

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Cruising the Stash

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Luana

REGISTER FOR THE SAQA TEXTILE TALKS HERE. Every once in awhile a fabric comes along that just totally blows me away. This 36″ x 44″ Geisha panel from Elizabeth Studio is one of them. We just got a shipment restocking … Continue reading →

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Missing Japan

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Luana

It has been more than 2 years since I’ve been to Japan, which is very sad after 12 years attending the Tokyo Quilt Festival. I am following my Japanese friends on Facebook, as they post Sakura (cherry blossom) photos, and … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Lantern Song

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Luana

A pensive Geisha is lit with a dreamy golden glow of paper lanterns inthis week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, featuring the artwork of one of our favorite new artists, David Galchutt. (His Owl collection has been a recent hit!) … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Luana

Unless you’ve been off the grid for the last week, you probably know that the Delta variant is spiking across the country. Several quilter friends have told me this week that they are getting back to work on making masks, … Continue reading →

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Summer Came Early

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Luana

This time of year is the best time to snap up seasonal Christmas and Halloween prints. Our suppliers consider these “one and done” which means they do not reprint most of these holiday designs. Currently we have over 400 Christmas … Continue reading →

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Asian Imports and Raptors

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Luana

You may know that in March 1999, Paul and I started our business in the basement of our home. We started out specializing in Asian imported fabrics and Bali batiks. My years living in Asia, and having family members in … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Geisha Garden Dance

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Luana

If you are a fan of Japanese art, we want you to pay special attention tothis week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, which features the absolutely exquisite and rare artwork of Haruyo Morita. This is one of the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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