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SAHRR 2025 Round 2: Japanese style quilt

Posted on by Laura Kate

Before I show my work for this round, I want to share a source for Japanese quilting and sewing supplies.

A few years ago, I was interested in learning about sashiko stitching. When it became clear that the necessary supplies and materials for this craft were not available anywhere in my quad-state area, I turn to Etsy and found kimonomomo. Returning to the site this year, I discovered that she carried hundreds of Japanese fabrics which are available in small amounts – fat eights, fat quarters, etc. I chose eight different fabrics which are presently winging their way to me – should arrive on February 3rd. I can’t wait to get my hands on them.

During my preparation of round two, it became very clear that I didn’t have enough fabric to complete the quilt. So in addition to the Japanese fabrics I ordered from Etsy, I bought three cotton solid colors from Hobby Lobby.

Since the color gold is quite prominent in my center paneI, I chose it as a unifying color that would help marry together the different block patterns.

Now on to Round Two: Turning to the Susan Briscoe’s quilt block directory, I discovered two layouts that feature half-square triangles (aka HST.)

Uroko (scales) is an all-over pattern of the HSTs. Yosegi (check frame) features it as a center square. I decide to make two blocks of each.

Starting with Uroko, I quickly sewed, pressed and trimmed all the little HSTs and then cut out the gold fabric for the setting triangles. Sewing together the first block, it was clearly too small. I removed the gold setting triangles, re-cut each piece 1/4 of an inch larger, and tried again. It measured out perfectly.

Turning to Yosegi, I had much less difficulty. The center HST was edged by four strip pieced squares and cornered by four nine-patch blocks. Easy peasy.

And here is my project at the end of Round Two.

I’m so glad I didn’t start sewing the rows together yet. When I added my newest blocks, it was obvious that I needed to change the layout. Alternating the blocks of Round One with Round Two blocks makes for a more pleasing design, IMHO.

To see the other participants’ round 2 blocks, visit Anja @  Anja Quilts

And here is the line-up for the rest of Stay at Home Round Robin 2025

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One of six children, I was raised by a busy mom, who instilled in me a love of fabric. Though I learned to sew and knit at a young age, it was the arrival of my first grandchild that pushed me into action. A long-time knitter, I am now ready to explore all things fiber.

15 thoughts on “SAHRR 2025 Round 2: Japanese style quilt”

  1. I love these blocks and so much fun to see an entirely different approach. It is amazing to me, how much fabric I sometimes need and other times it doesn’t make a dent in what I am doing. I love the option of sewing along and figuring out the final configuration in the end.

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  4. Love your japanese blocks. you shopped super colours. And same here, never know how much fabric I need… this book you use is a very good source! But the best, you are finished with the task of this week, I have to do a sprint tomorrow. Eva

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  6. Absolut lovely your ideas! This arrangement of the blocks are very good. Yes, after some SAHRR we know at which time better wait and see. My seamripper was on duty this time… love these fabrics you take this time. I am running out of my basic fabric as well! Your book is a perfect source!

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  7. This is really inspiring! I like your layout and I really like how your latest blocks all turned out! I especially like how the familiar 9-patch is incorporated into a new (to me) block! I am eager to see your new fabrics! (and thanks for that Etsy recommendation!)

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