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As you saw in the previous video, I survived the octopus. However, there was much more to my day in Kumakura than a fried treat. As a matter of fact, I was very fortunate because it was a festival day for children who were 3, 5 and 7 years old. On top of that I witnessed a wedding. The wedding music was - ahm - -fascinating. It was great having Leanne and Paul show me around and I felt lucky to have a day off from teaching.
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On my free day, Leanne and Paul (Leanne is with Bernina) took me to Kumakura. There is a lot more to see - and I'll show you, but first, enjoy this clip of me trying something new!
Your thoughts please.
We have a new member from Japan, Miyuki-please see her profile - her comment on Japan Blog #3, and send her a big TQS welcome. We will most likely see many more Japanese members as I have been telling them all about the site.
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The 15th Annual International Quilt Week Yokohama has come to an end. This video shares some of the quilts that caught my eye at the show. I hope you will enjoy these quilts and find inspiration for yourself by viewing them. What do you notice about the Japanese quilt designs? What is your impression of their work?
Yesterday was a sight-seeing day for me and I will share my adventure with you later. I was fortunate to have some very unique experiences. The next two days I will be teaching in Tokyo.
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Photo: Dini Bouwers-de Zwart, assistant curator of special exhibit in Yokohama - Dutch Quilts
I did not know Dini Bouwers-de Zwart until coming to Japan. Dini is from the Netherlands. She organized a special exhibition of Dutch quilts featuring chintz fabrics for the show here in Yokohama. The history of Dutch chintz is rich and these quilts represent some of the best tradtional work in the Netherlands. However, you will also notice that there are some who are doing wonderful art quilts as well.
My schedule didn't allow me to interact very much with the other guests who came for special exhibits. However, in the last hour of the show I was able to catch Dini and asked her to give our TQS members a tour of these quilts and enlighten us on quilting in the Netherlands. She was delightful and her interview is priceless. I think you are going to LOVE it!
The wonderful Dutch reproduction fabrics are produced in the Netherlands and you can find them in charm packs and yardage at Den Haan & Wagenmakers website. You can also find a bit more historical information at the stie too. If you do purchase or contact them, please just let them know you saw Dini's profile on The Quilt Show blog. Their website is in English and easy to navigate. Also, if you would like to write a personal email to Dini, please do so. I told Dini about The Quilt Show and she plans to join as soon as she gets home. Send her a note of thanks for this wonderful sharing of quilts and information.
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Photo: Mariko and me.
Greetings! Meet Mariko - my awesome interpreter! Also, see the Best of Show quilt from the festival and glimpse into my fisrt two classes - yes the piano was on stage in my Rhapsody lecture class. Enjoy! I appreciate hearing your comments so keep them coming. Also, Leanne Halls, with Bernina, and Keiko Goke, who you met in the previous blogs, had my camera in their hands a few times.
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Photo: Kayoko Ozono, my biggest Japanese fan!
Konichiwa!
After arriving, I delivered my quilts for a special Ricky Tims' exhibition. I also ran into my biggest Japanese fan, Kayoko Ozono. I have met her twice at the AQS show in Paducah and she always brings me a gift. She makes very happy quilts as you will see. Then I had the great honor of participating in the formal opening ceremonies of 15th Annual International Quilt Week Yokohama. I said a few words, played my flute, and got to cut the ribbon with fancy gold scissors with ribbons - and we had to wear white gloves.
Speaking of white gloves, notice that the workers are wearing them to handle the quilts, and also notice that the worker is not wearing shoes on the carpet on which the quilts are laid.
I'm very impressed at how this culture pays attention to very fine details and takes such pride in their work. As a matter of fact, I've not found a scrap of litter in this area. On a more personal note, I won't tell you all the details of the computer controlled, rocket science designed toilet in my room, but wow is it ever amazing. (Hmm, well I guess I just told you anyway.)
My translator, Mariko, has been wonderful. I hope to introduce her to you and also provide you images of the winning quilt soon. Until then,
Sayonara
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(photo: Ricky with Keiko Goke, visit Keiko's blog here)
Greetings from Japan.
I am here as a guest of Bernina of Japan at the 15th International Quilt Week Yokohama. My quilts are on display and I am teaching a few classes. As you probably know, the Japanese are excellent quilters and create magnificent designs. On a more personal note, I'm already experiencing culture shock - but in a good way - and there are plenty of things that make me feel right at home.
I had a bit of free time while decompressing and was able to put together a video of my adventures so far - enjoy!
Ricky - still jet lagged but hanging in there.
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Hey everyone! Yup that's right, I'm in the Houston International Airport about to board on my flight to Japan. I will be a featured guest at the Yokohama quilt festival. This is totally uncharted territory for me but I wanted to let you know I"ll give you a play by play blog as often as I possiblly can. Any advice?
Ricky
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Over the past few months I have had several emails from members who have expressed gratitude for what TQS has taught them. So I ask you, "What quilting skills, internet skills, computer skills, techiques from the shows, or other tidbits of knowledge have you learned since joining this year. Have you learned to edit photos so you can post online? Have you purchased a new tool seen on the show that made your quilting experience easier? Have you learned about relationships from being in the community or have you learned to type better? How broad has the TQS experience been for you?" We don't want you to be quiet on this - so blast us with comments on what TQS has taught you. Alex, for example, has learned to edit video!!! I have learned how "tease and toss to break".
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One of the great supporters of quilting, quilting arts, and TQS in Ireland is our TQS Member, Margaret McCrory (MaggiMac). Margaret and her husband Bill live in Ballygowan, near Belfast in Northern Ireland (UK) and have arranged and hosted me on two visits to the Emerald Isle.
Margaret and Bill are on holiday in the US and took a few days to visit La Veta during their tour of the great Southwest. Upon her arrival I was presented with a quilt that featured the text to A Gaelic Blessing. She had no idea that I had been using the words from this blessing in my past two retreats. It still amazes me how worlds collide. The photo shows the quilt – here is the blessing.
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shinning stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
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