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I googled and this is the year of the tiger, so i would include some tiger themed fabric either in the top or the backing.
http://www.springsgreetingcards.com/...sp?pid=250913. Please let us know what you deceide and show us pictures. |
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.) |
if the baby is to be born this year or next according to the chinese calender,it might make a difference also what colors, theme,and lucky numbers that you use
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i agree that it needn't look Asian. I have sold a lot of fabric to Asian countries and very typically they pick small scale prints which are 30's reproductions. little kittens are very popular. Think of Vintage Aunt Grace prints and Maywood Studio Makin' conversation prints. they have small children and animals on them. If you use them in a traditional pattern, such as pinwheels, flower gardens, 9 patches, etc. I would think the quilt would be in good taste.
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Originally Posted by gollytwo
google Chinese quilts
there is a site 100 Good Wishes Quilts that is all about making quilts for babies I just googled your suggestion about 100 Good wishes quilts for a Chinese baby and I was delighted and amazed at the information it gave me! How beautiful the symbolism is! Thank you so much for being one of a group of giving, caring, and loving people. Sigh...........how wonderful to find so much goodness in a world so filled with other things. Hugs |
Originally Posted by kathy
if I knew someone from another country and they made something special for me, I would want it to be representitive of their customs, etc. my 2 cents. :-P
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I Agree. We are American. They'd want an American quilt from an American Friend. Just as I would want a Chinese Quilt from a Chinaman. What a gift from another country! In our country, about 50 years ago, blue was for girls and pink for boys. Boys even wore lace and capris (knickers). As in China, colors change all the time. The typical wedding gown in America is White for "purity". This tradition is not that old. in my grandmother's day, they just wore their "Sunday Best", had a few family and friends bring a dish to pass, and ate at the church.
I wouldn't stress over Colors at all. They will love every stitch that was meant for love from a friend. If colors are important, Give them the "American"Version and tell them the meaning behind Our colors!
Originally Posted by DebraK
"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 agree with this. |
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When my son was planning to study in China, I made this wallhanging for his host family. I wanted it to look "American", but not be red, white and blue flag stuff. I would rather have a Chinese friend make a quilt typical of China, than one they think is would be typical of American culture. I agree that they would treasure anything you do.
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You may want to look up the date of the birth but right now this is the year of the Tiger Feb 14 2010-Feb 4 2011.
Last year I gave a small quilt to some young friends of mine and it happened to have cows on it. The first thing they said was how nice she was born in the year of the Ox. |
I agree with everyone who said no Asian prints. I say make it nice- but it doesn't have to be flags or cherries! I think an American interpretation of their culture would be less meaningful than a good representation of our culture, or just whatever you think would be nice.
Good luck and can't wait to see pictures! |
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