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    Old 01-28-2016, 07:33 AM
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    I'm looking for a good resource for Japanese quilting fabrics. We had a wonderful shop new us that had a wide selection of fabrics from Japan, but sadly, they closed their doors. Thanks.

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    Oh my...I spoke too soon. I just looked up the name of the closed shop and found out that they have a website under a different name and it still sells fabrics. http://www.fabricandart.com/ Still, I would love some other resources for Japanese textiles. Thanks.

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    Following. I love Japanese fabrics too.
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    Old 01-28-2016, 09:22 AM
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    eQuilter has a number of Asian fabrics on their website.
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    Old 01-28-2016, 09:30 AM
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    Shibori dragon http://shiboridragon.com/

    Harts Fabric http://www.hartsfabric.com/imported-...an-fabric.html

    Fabric Tales http://www.fabrictales.com/ (this place is actually in Japan!)



    These are just a few, there are tons of them.

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    Old 01-28-2016, 01:12 PM
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    I haven't ordered from these folks, just stored the address for future reference:

    http://www.fabricpeddlers.biz/
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    https://www.oneworldfabrics.com/

    They specialize in Japanese and Asian fabrics. Amazing stuff here.
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    Old 01-29-2016, 09:51 AM
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    Ooooohhh...thanks for all of those great tips! I'll have a look-see.

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    Best searches is through the Manufacturer's Name, or the Line of Fabric design. Once you have a specific search term, you are on your way. I've seen lovely Japanese prints from Kona Bay. As for AUTHENTIC kimono fabrics, often made of real silk, you can search for those and find several sources on Ebay. Old kimonos are unstitched into panels for re-sale. The looms that weave authentic Japanese fabrics are 13 to 14 inches wide. Don't be surprised when the "measure of four yards, means 48 inches LONG and 13.5 inches in width (selvedge to selvedge). Authentic Japanese prints are often printed with REAL INDIGO dyes and yes. yes. yes, they will bleed. Other search terms you might use are "sakura" "koi" or the names of designers who specialize in Japanese prints.
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    This shop is an online shop and wonderful to deal with

    http://debsews2.com/
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