See "Memory (Grandmother)" by Mari Kanayama

Mari Kanayama made this beautiful quilt, Memory (Grandmother), using the kimonos of her grandmother and exquisite quilting and embroidery stitches. Mari wrote, "I made it while reflecting on the memories of my grandmother." Wouldn't we all love to be remembered with such tenderness and affection?

Mari's quilt was on display as part of the Handmade exhibit at Houston 2018.

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#14 pennylm 2019-05-02 14:15

What a sweet tribute to her grandmother. Loved the original design.

#13 Giuliana 2019-04-27 11:37

Giuliana Nakashima Thank you for sharing this I still have a small piece of kimono silk that my grandmother was starting to stitch together before she passed away I have not been able to finish it yet but I still hold onto it and I get it out and look at it from time to time

#12 d56doorlady 2019-04-22 10:54

Beautiful and inspirational. Thanks for the close-up shots.

#11 Joan B 2019-04-22 09:23

Mari, beautiful work. It’s a very touching story and your love for her is evident. Thank you.

#10 Nora MacNamara 2019-04-21 19:31

Beautiful and beyond !!

#9 52KID 2019-04-21 19:19

I love this quilt, and I particularly love that the grandmother must have seen the start of the quilt.

#8 Lynndi 2019-04-21 13:03

So beautiful in it's simplicity..... .a true labor of love.......

#7 chilisand 2019-04-21 12:21

Gorgeous! and heartfelt.

#6 bopciaof5 2019-04-21 10:25

This quilt also reminds me of my grandmother.

#5 JeanineL 2019-04-21 10:01

Beautiful sentiment, beautiful design, beautiful fabric, and very beautiful work.

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