shirley803 The quilt has twelve blocks, each based on a Japanese family crest that in turn is inspired by bamboo.  More than thirty years ago while travelling in Japan I purchased a book "The Elements of Japanese Design" by John W. Dower, published by John Weatherhill Inc. in 1971.  I have been thinking about making a quilt from some of the designs for many years.  I have been inspired by the work of Kitty and Sylvia Pippen and also Kamiko Sudo where some of the crests have been used, and used a few in an earlier quilt.  This quilt is my first with original designs adapted from the Dower book.  Applique is fused and edge stitched.