7th Biennial Japanese Quilt Exhibit at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum opens June 30
The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, is featuring two unique exhibits with guest curator, Miwako Kimura. “All That Blooms” is an exhibit focusing on the quilt makers’ use of blossoms, flowers, plants and other nature to create quilts. Pieces will include quilts by award-winning teacher, Sachiko Yoshida and her students. “Japanese Textiles” is an exhibition of fabrics and textiles showcasing the vast variety of colors, textures, and the process of dyeing, weaving and design and features kimonos, ornamental and utility textiles. Fourteen members of the Hanatsunagi-Kai Quilt Club of Japan will attend an artist reception, Wednesday, June 30, 11:00am. The exhibition runs through September 26.
