I'm going to Japan! Tips on Fabrics, Stores, Tourist/Fabric Destinations?
11-07-2017, 05:44 PM
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I'm going to Japan next spring and would love to find some great fabrics for quilting, or otherwise. I'll definitely be in Tokyo and Kyoto, but also plan to visit other parts of the country, yet to be determined. Any suggestions of stores, factories, etc. that I should visit?
Thanks,
~ C
Ditto goes for Spain. I'm going there in a couple of weeks.
Thanks,
~ C
Ditto goes for Spain. I'm going there in a couple of weeks.
You will be hitting a lot of fabric stores.
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11-08-2017, 05:31 AM
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We lived in Japan a number of years and our favorite store was blueandwhitetokyo.com. Designers name is Amy Katoh. I bought a lot of indigo dyed (deep deep blue) in a lot of traditional patterns. Most of them are only 18" wide but that didn't cause any issues. I've already made several quilts but I must admit I hold them close to the vest. I can post pictures if you are interested.
11-08-2017, 11:08 AM
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We lived in Japan a number of years and our favorite store was blueandwhitetokyo.com. Designers name is Amy Katoh. I bought a lot of indigo dyed (deep deep blue) in a lot of traditional patterns. Most of them are only 18" wide but that didn't cause any issues. I've already made several quilts but I must admit I hold them close to the vest. I can post pictures if you are interested.
~ C
11-08-2017, 07:11 PM
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I saw the exhibit, plus Danny Amazonas' exhibit as well! It was a stellar show this year! <3
The end of January.
Lecien fabrics are made in Japan....
The end of January.
11-10-2017, 05:48 AM
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I researched Nippori Textile Town and Tomato, which led me to other sites and suggestions. OMG! There are a LOT of fabric stores in Japan! How nice. The number of fabric stores in the US seems to be dwindling. I'm glad to see that sewing is still a popular pastime there.
All of this talk about Japanese fabric stores reminds me of when I was a senior in high school. I had to take an elective to graduate, so I chose Sewing, even though I already knew how to sew. (Or so I thought.) My teacher was a lovely Japanese woman, who taught me so much more than I ever knew before about putting together a garment. I aquired many skills from her that I still use today.
Anyway...I still have lots of time to plan my trip and make room for more fabric store visits, so I'm keeping my eyes open for other textile experiences there. Thanks for all of the tips from everyone.
~C
All of this talk about Japanese fabric stores reminds me of when I was a senior in high school. I had to take an elective to graduate, so I chose Sewing, even though I already knew how to sew. (Or so I thought.) My teacher was a lovely Japanese woman, who taught me so much more than I ever knew before about putting together a garment. I aquired many skills from her that I still use today.
Anyway...I still have lots of time to plan my trip and make room for more fabric store visits, so I'm keeping my eyes open for other textile experiences there. Thanks for all of the tips from everyone.
~C
11-10-2017, 11:24 AM
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LOL! I know what you mean. Now that the kids and the cats are gone we only have to plan around the ponies and chickens. We love to go in the spring but can't on the years we get a new flock. Still, I love my critters more than traveling and if push came to shove I'd choose the ponies over travel.
11-10-2017, 12:27 PM
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I'm a HUUUGE Yoko Saito fan, so I'd be researching her to see where her store is, or her products are sold, and if I could get into one of her classes.
This is actually kind of funny, because my husband and I were just talking about quilt shows. I've been to Paducah and Houston, and told him I'd really like to go to the Tokyo Quilt Festival someday. He said he'd like to go to Tokyo too; he'll stay busy eating sushi while I'm at the show.
This is actually kind of funny, because my husband and I were just talking about quilt shows. I've been to Paducah and Houston, and told him I'd really like to go to the Tokyo Quilt Festival someday. He said he'd like to go to Tokyo too; he'll stay busy eating sushi while I'm at the show.
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11-10-2017, 12:45 PM
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Don't know where this collection is in relation to where you will be, but if I were traveling to Japan, I would do all I could to see The Itchiku Kubobota Art Museum. The amazing kimono collection "Symphony of Light" is textile beauty you will never forget.
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