interwoven flora

White flowers and branches criss-cross this premium indigo yukata bolt from the 1960s or 70s.

starbursts

This bolt is exceptional with its graphic pattern of interlocking bursts of light. And, there is no fresher color combination than bright white on a rich blue.

spectacular lilies

This premium yukata bolt has a fun color combination of rainbow lilies and leaves outlined with mid-pink on a rich olive background. Sounds wacky but it’s lively and irresistible.

floating UFOs

This indigo bolt features interesting objects that I can not identify. They are probably not alien but instead motifs from Japanese culture.

the symbol of innocence

In ancient Greece, white lilies signified an innocence of danger. In the Orient, the flower respects and glorifies the life of someone gone. Although this bolt is filled with a low-contrast pattern of white lilies on a sauterne background, it is very powerful.

the gift of simplicity

Pale blue on indigo makes this all-over motif a great foil in quilts with more complex patterns.

rainbow irises

Colorful irises, leaves and dragonflies bring this bright blue yukata bolt to life.

sublime silhouettes

Two greens work together to produce this grassy composition of leafy blossoms and stripes.

petite patterns

The smallest white butterflies, flowers and diamond line work fills this yukata yardage.

grassy linework

Bright white lines completely cover this navy indigo bolt in an intriguing pattern reminiscent of grass, or waves, or wings, or ?

brights with neutrals

Fantasy hydrangea with royal blue, cherry red and bright yellow petals sprawl across a sea of blush, tan and mocha.

the pink pond

Delicate dragonflies flit over a pool of pink. The undulating mauve stripes are alive with water and flower motifs.

smoked salmon

I love this color. Is it salmon? Peach? Pale Coral? Just gorgeous with the indigo flowers full of mix-and-match patterns.

magic in blue

This blue-on-blue motif includes lacy butterflies, Japanese fans with colorful blossoms, and a twisting ribbon with a dotted floral pattern.

a study in contrasts

Dark and light. Big and small. Complex and simple. Striped and plain. This bolt creates energy with its variety of motifs.

chocolate fantasy

Occasionally I get a request for brown yukata cotton but I rarely have any. This bolt is delicious with its rich chocolate and mocha backgrounds.

classic combos

Crisp indigo and white are always such a delightful combination—especially when the designs are bamboo, sakura blossoms and parasols.

geo squared

This pattern of squares within squares is stacked like bricks. It’s an understated pattern for a man’s yukata.

arty brushstrokes

This bolt is delicious. It has a handsome color combo—bamboo green and indigo blue.

tribal beat

This pattern almost looks like it is from Africa. Instead it’s for a man’s summer yukata.

morning glory tendrils

Morning glories, the bane of my yard, yet a glorious pattern on this yukata bolt. Great colors—olive and pumpkin, magenta and turqoise—on a warm neutral background.

tropical gold

Bright flowers, striped leaves and white butterflies all float on a sea of gold. A song of Hawaii rings out.

fire flowers

This is a remarkable fabric with its great carmine background and fabulous fireworks pattern. What a blast!

sublime and complex

Essentially there are three patterns on this yukata bolt—tiny stripes, colorful Xs and iris blossoms. It would be fun to cut this apart and sew it back together into an interesting quilt.

iris forever

The turquoise iris pattern flows continually across this indigo yukata bolt. At trunk shows, there are ladies who buy ALL the iris patterns. They just love irises.