from the Dec 3 eQuilter newsletter:
Tonight I am writing from Aurora Illinois, near Chicago. I am attending the Bernina Ambassador Reunion, networking with Bernina national teachers, authors and designers, having fun learning and playing on Bernina top-of-the-line machines. Lucky me!
Since I am out of town, Sophie and Paul have been finishing up my videos from Houston. This latest one has Sophie dressed up in the very special kimono that I bought at Bonnie Leman's estate sale this last summer. The video features beautiful Japanese quilts from the Houston Quilt Festival. Of course it includes the amazing quilt by Kyoko Yamauchi, the winner of the eQuilter-sponsored "World of Beauty" cash award.
The collage above is centered on Masako Sakagami's quilt "Fuji and Sakura", plus several of our current favorite Asian fabric designs. (This quilt is also in the latest video)
As you probably know, one of my favorite travel inspirations is to attend the Tokyo Quilt Festival every January. This year instead I will be going to the quilt festival in New Zealand. (Speaking there on Jan 16) I just love seeing what those Kiwi quilters are doing when the New Zealand Magazines arrives every few months….now I'll see it in person!
Are you inspired by the quilts, the art, the culture, the colors, the food or music of another country? I find that I am most delighted when I see quilts from another country, that communicate the national heart and soul of that society. It is like taking a mini-vacation and seeing the world through a different pair of eyes. By sharing our humanity and our vision through our quilts, perhaps we can contribute just a little step toward more peace on this planet.
Bernina Ambassadors Reunion photo:
