The other day, I visited Blue and White where they were celebrating a boro "matsuri" (festival).
Gorgeous lengths of vintage indigo from their vendor:
How to choose, how to choose....
Took home my prize -
Many, many many washes in the sink - tested some light fabrics in the inky water - no problems there.
A final big soak/rinse in the tub (breaking all kinds of rules I'm sure) -
Air drying -
Kiku (Chysanthemum) and sakura (cherry blossom) patterns:
I've done about 50 blocks of the 80 needed for David's indigo log cabin.
I used a bit to mend a hole in this old quilt just now - who knows how long it had been there. This vintage patch will remind me of Japan, and could be the first of many on this quilt in years to come -
If you are local, and love indigo, you will love this tiny exquisite gift shop, the iconic Blue and White - I actually went back a few days later to get one of these charming pins -
And, another length of vintage indigo:
xo
Cynthia
Thanks to you, I ordered the book and have been enjoying it very much. I love this indigo, it's exquisite for the visible mending patch on the quilt. And the log cabin blocks are going to be gorgeous with the addition.
ReplyDeleteOoooh aaahhh your log cabin blocks are so wonderful. What a neat shop and your length of indigo is gorgeous.!
ReplyDeletedo Japanese usually use it in clothing? thanks for sharing a great cultural post!
Wonderful pix of the shop and fabric, what fun! And your indigo log cabin blocks are beautiful! The indigo somehow adds a special dimension to those blocks!
ReplyDeleteLooking at that gorgeous selection of fabrics, I don't know how you chose, but you chose well. Your selection is beautiful. I am curious as to the texture.
ReplyDeleteAnd I applaud you for going back and getting the plaid and a pin, too. :)
Love your patch job on the old quilt.
Oh my goodness--if I am ever lucky enough to visit Japan, Blue and White is going to be my first stop! Wonderful fabrics and the pins are adorable. I'm loving your cabin blocks--it's going to be a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow~! What an amazing piece of fabric you purchased!!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt patch and the log cabin blocks!!
What a fun shop to have nearby, and fabrics to make your quilt unique from any other. The katazome you chose is so lovely and soft-looking. The log cabin blocks are coming along quickly and beautifully. Will you be hand quilting this?
ReplyDeleteYour newest indigo length is gorgeous and will add a wonderful pattern to your log cabin blocks. I would find it hard to cut it.😯
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I love it all xo
ReplyDeleteI think it is about time you dropped by for some "shopping" in my stash. I could probably contribute to those indigo blocks ... and reduce my pile a bit. Love those log cabin blocks.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece of fabric! How did you just stop at one?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful indigo and I love your Log Cabin blocks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the eye candy - I wanted to reach out and pet the fabrics! Your log cabin blocks are looking wonderful!
ReplyDeleteUnusual designs in your mini. So creative. You come up with some great pieces.....ones I would never have cross my mind.
ReplyDeleteGreat log cabins blocks. It's always nice when you post about the Blue & White shop, it takes me back to my fleeting visit there, on my last day in Japan.
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