Cultural differences in quilting
06-08-2010, 04:44 PM
#41
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Hi, I'm new here but I have been reading the forum recently. I live in China as an ex-pat and have many Chinese friends. i also quilt for the orphanages. They LOVE vibrant colors! The babies that walk around here are all into beautiful pastels, and whimsical patterns. Please avoid any Chinese writing. These are often mis-spelled and are usually a target for ridicule. Their is not much color in the environment and in general in China so it is always welcome.
I hope this helps. I have also been receiving packages through the mail, and have not had issues with the contents. Good luck, and if you have any questions, I can try to help you out. :thumbup:
I hope this helps. I have also been receiving packages through the mail, and have not had issues with the contents. Good luck, and if you have any questions, I can try to help you out. :thumbup:
06-08-2010, 05:04 PM
#42
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Sorry I can't help with your question but I would think that they would appreciate a quilt from your culture or one where you invistigate their's. I think just the thoughtful gift will please them. Good Luck.
06-08-2010, 05:06 PM
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don't do blue. it is assosiated with death. if i remember right from when i was in school. there was a radio about 50 years ago that was a color and it went to china and was not well accepted because it was blue i think.
I would look at the due date and maybe add something about the colors and numbers and animal for the month of birth. you could do this with embroydery on a couple of the blocks or you could go with a very american style quilt and do something like a log cabin or one that makes a very pretty picture.
I would look at the due date and maybe add something about the colors and numbers and animal for the month of birth. you could do this with embroydery on a couple of the blocks or you could go with a very american style quilt and do something like a log cabin or one that makes a very pretty picture.
06-08-2010, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Good call by others to check color usage. Married to an Asian, I know to be careful, but do not know what Chinese traditions are regarding color.
Other than that, I think anything would be fine.
(I have to add: my DH will NOT let me use Asian fabrics in things for our home. He won't share why.)
Other than that, I think anything would be fine.
(I have to add: my DH will NOT let me use Asian fabrics in things for our home. He won't share why.)
06-08-2010, 06:01 PM
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You guys are great---I have so many ideas my head is spinning. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the thought you've put into this. It really helps. I have to work the rest of the week but plan on hitting LQS first thing Monday. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again for all the suggestions and pics of your beautiful quilts.
06-08-2010, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RST
Personally, I would not try to do an asian theme of fabrics -- just make a very American quilt. They will understand that this is a traditional American artform made as a special honor to welcome a baby.
I recently made a baby quilt for a couple from India -- they obviously appreciated it, even though it's not part of their tradition, nor is it particularly practical in India (though they are currently in the Pacific NW with their baby, so can use it here.)
RST
I recently made a baby quilt for a couple from India -- they obviously appreciated it, even though it's not part of their tradition, nor is it particularly practical in India (though they are currently in the Pacific NW with their baby, so can use it here.)
RST
06-08-2010, 10:59 PM
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I lived in Hong Kong for several years and visited China many times. I think an "American Quilt" would be very appropriate, as it will mean you are sharing part of your culture, which is quite an honour. I wouldn't use Asian inspired prints (particularly writing or words as someone mentioned earlier), also I would avoid any religious/christian motifs (I mean no offence with this last thing....it is a reality communist China does not encourage/endorse these beliefs).
Thanks for posting, it has been interesting reading...and I am sure you will come up with a beautiful quilt, which we would all love to see.
Thanks for posting, it has been interesting reading...and I am sure you will come up with a beautiful quilt, which we would all love to see.
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