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Talking Indigo With Shizuko Kuroha

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Quincie

Think indigo–deep, rich indigo. That’s what Japanese quilter and quilt teacher Shizuko Kuroha has been doing for more than 30 years. Shizuko Kuroha, owner of Nuno Space quilt shop and studio in Chiba, Japan, has become an expert on vintage … Continue reading →

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Meet Yoko Saito, Shop Tokyo

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Quincie

Two more great days in Tokyo–days of seeing beautiful quilts and finding inspiration for my next quilts while walking the streets of the city on a sunny, balmy mid-December day. Let me tell you about meeting Yoko Saito, a quilter … Continue reading →

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Checking out the Tokyo quilting scene

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Quincie

Kinkame Shigyo Company, a leading Japanese fabric and notion producer, is my host in Tokyo. And wow, what hospitality! Check out the folks I’m meeting. They’re all movers and shakers in Japan’s quilt scene. My first stop was Kinkame headquarters … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Yokohama, Japan!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Quincie

I can’t believe I actually attended the International Quilt Week Yokohama 2010. So many beautiful quilts, so many exciting merchants, so many friendly and talented quilters! I am sorry it’s taken me a few days to get this blog up. … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Recap

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Quincie

I had so much fun at Quilt Market in Houston! Wow! I don’t know where to start! I guess the beginning is a good place, huh? I got up at 6:30, did some last minute packing, and then headed to … Continue reading →

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