The quilt has twelve blocks, each based on a Japanese family crest that in turn is inspired by bamboo. More than thirty years ago while travelling in Japan I purchased a book "The Elements of Japanese Design" by John W. Dower, published by John Weatherhill Inc. in 1971. I have been thinking about making a quilt from some of the designs for many years. I have been inspired by the work of Kitty and Sylvia Pippen and also Kamiko Sudo where some of the crests have been used, and used a few in an earlier quilt. This quilt is my first with original designs adapted from the Dower book. Applique is fused and edge stitched.
