Silk Road
Paper-Pieced Kimonos Quilt – Pattern by Betty Blais
Machine-pieced. Quilted by Krissy’s Quilts
Begun March 2004 – Finished December 2008
Machine-pieced. Quilted by Krissy’s Quilts
Begun March 2004 – Finished December 2008
I signed up to take my first paper piecing class at my LQS in March of 2004, and the instructor was teaching these kimonos. I loved the look of the kimonos as soon as I saw them, and knew this quilt was perfect for me. I already had some Asian fabrics I’d been collecting for who knows what reason. Two of the fabrics I’d purchased in Rhode Island when I went to visit my best friend, Julia. One is the red fabric with the origami cranes on it, and one is the gold fabric with the gold leaves on it. I went prior to class to collect my fabrics for the quilt. I had a great person helping me, and we found some lovely fabrics that worked well together for each kimono, plus background, border and sashing fabrics. While looking around at the Asian fabrics, I came across a magnificent Indian fabric that I just couldn’t pass up. So, I purchased it to use for the back of my quilt, even though it was a purely Japanese quilt. During the class I completed one block, the green and purple kimono in the center of the quilt. I think after that I put down my blocks and didn’t work on this anymore for some time.





I am so happy to have another quilt finished. That makes four this year! I still hope to get my Partridges quilt finished as well, but I am quilting that one myself. I did, however, pull it out of the plastic storage container it’s been residing in and now it’s out in plain view to remind me to work on it! So, hopefully one more quilt finished this year – that would be fabulous! But four is a great accomplishment, especially since I hadn’t finished one prior to that since 2005!
I am grateful for my beautiful kimonos now gracing my dining room.
FABULOUS! (you have to say it in a loud, ringing voice and also throw your hands over your head)
wonderfull!!!!
gorgeous work!!!
hugs
françoise
Just Gorgeous! Congratulations – it’s just stunning!
So pretty!
Gorgeous!!! You’ve created a masterpiece!!
Oh MY that is stunning! What a gorgeous piece of art, really. You did a super job – so impressive. What a vision to look upon it in the dining room – how lovely and how very special I’m sure!
Tanya
But it’s done now!
It’s beautiful and is the perfect touch over the table. Congrats on the wonderful job!
Just beautiful!!
It’s gorgeous, congratulations
It’s a magnificent quilt, Michelle, and it makes a perfect display. But then, you already knew that!! What satisfaction it must give you to see it hanging on your wall, ready to greet you every time you walk by. Enjoy!!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Something special to treasure a lifetime.
It is just fabulous! Congrats Michelle!
It looks fantastic. A real labour of love.
The quilt looks stunning! I love the fabrics!
This is absolutely stunning.
So beautifully done – love the label and the way you have it displayed.
Margaret
Hi Michelle! This is absolutely stunning! Everything about it is beautiful – the design, the colors, the backing fabric, even the name. What a work of art for your dining room!
Wow – that’s GORGEOUS! You must be so proud!
Oh it looks marvelous Michelle especially with your decor! Congrats on a beautiful finish. I like the accuracy paper piecing gives you but I always seem to waste a lot of fabric when I do it! Have a great and productive 2009!
Michelle, your kimono quilt is absolutely amazing on that wall! Great job!
OH wow! That really looks absolutely PERFECT in that spot… great job; it’s lovely!
Beautiful quilt. Quite an accomplishment to complete 4 in one year. Great job. Looks awesome on the wall.
Where can I buy this pattern? I love this!