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Old 04-14-2009, 02:50 PM
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I work for a Chinese restaurant
Funny you should mention that. I was driving home yesterday and thinking of patterns and wondered what would I name an Asian design quilt? I worked in San Francisco for 9 years and Chinatown started right around the corner from my office. I would go for walks at lunch and look at all the cheap touristy shops and of course, great Chinese food. I was thinking about what my impression was of the area and what I thought of was a Chinese food place that I went to all the time. It was good food and a lot of it for like $4.50. People at work called it "Cheap Bob's" I chuckled thinking of naming a quilt "Cheap Bob's". I just might do it. A humble name that doesn't reflect what it really is.
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Old 04-14-2009, 02:53 PM
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kluedesigns, that is beautiful! I love the woven corners and the colors. Please keep us posted on the progress, I would love to see more.

Do you mean the same eBay seller, debsews, or that you have bought from the same seller, a different one, for years?
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i meant debsews. she's wonderful. when my stock gets low i just email her with my color desires and she puts together a great collection from me.

my last order was $150 for asian blenders and focal fabrics in all color ways. i was so thrilled with the order and i couldn't believe how many FQs she sent me. i would say 98% of her fabrics are from Kona Bay Asian Collections.

i'll keep you posted on the quilt. i'm making a total of 3 of them from now until december for clients.

this one is going to australia -a friend of mine is giving it to her sister as a house warming gift.
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Old 04-14-2009, 03:56 PM
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The asian fabrics sold out side Japan are much prettier than the ones we can get here in Japan. Much more artistic looking.

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The asian fabrics sold out side Japan are much prettier than the ones we can get here in Japan. Much more artistic looking.

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Now that is surprising to me, and very interesting. Do you normally shop locally (in Japan) or do you order from outside you country when shopping for fabric?

I'm simply going to HAVE to buy some of that Asian fabric. It's simply wonderful! And you ladies like the quality?
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i'm very happy with the quality of the fabric from debsews and kona bay. the thread count is high, the colors don't run, and the gold foil doesn't flake off.

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I looked at the lanterns and it's a possibility for an element in the design. :-) I have an idea about a parasol that I am kicking around. That and a fan design.
Knowing you, by the time we finish making suggestions, you'll have this quilt finished. Can't wait to see it. Have you finished the NY Beauty? I haven't seen the picture with the LC border?
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
i meant debsews. she's wonderful. when my stock gets low i just email her with my color desires and she puts together a great collection from me.

my last order was $150 for asian blenders and focal fabrics in all color ways. i was so thrilled with the order and i couldn't believe how many FQs she sent me. i would say 98% of her fabrics are from Kona Bay Asian Collections.

i'll keep you posted on the quilt. i'm making a total of 3 of them from now until december for clients.

this one is going to australia -a friend of mine is giving it to her sister as a house warming gift.
Welcome to the Board - this is the first post I've seen from you, and WHAT A BEAUTY! Plus thanks for the info about debsews on Ebay.
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Old 04-14-2009, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffany
Originally Posted by youme
The asian fabrics sold out side Japan are much prettier than the ones we can get here in Japan. Much more artistic looking.

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Now that is surprising to me, and very interesting. Do you normally shop locally (in Japan) or do you order from outside you country when shopping for fabric?

I'm simply going to HAVE to buy some of that Asian fabric. It's simply wonderful! And you ladies like the quality?
I shop online fom USA, I love Moda fabrics. All I get here for myself is the fabrics for backings or maybe some kids prints.
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Originally Posted by JoanneS
Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
I looked at the lanterns and it's a possibility for an element in the design. :-) I have an idea about a parasol that I am kicking around. That and a fan design.
Knowing you, by the time we finish making suggestions, you'll have this quilt finished. Can't wait to see it. Have you finished the NY Beauty? I haven't seen the picture with the LC border?
The next one is for my other daughter, a basket design that she calls purses. It will be awhile until I get to the Asian fabrics but I'm sure I'll have a design in mind by the time I do.

The NY Beauty blocks were used in the corners of a quilt I did years ago. I posted a pic of the finished top with the LC borders in the pictures section a couple of days ago. http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/18896.page
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