I have been reading this thread with interest and was surprised to learn that the fabrics in Japan are so different to what we can buy on line.
I have been toying with the idea of making my Japanese friend a quilt in Asian fabrics but was put off as I thought it would be something she would have seen tons off, but now I know this I think I will go ahead and plan a quilt out.
Pittsburgpam, I love the design you have drafted out, it is stunning and will show off the fabrics beautifully.
Elle