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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
delicately romantic
The neutral colors and fine linework of this subdued pattern draw you in to appreciate its understated finery.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
simplicity
This pristine bolt with its wide open spaces and intricately patterned butterflies is a charming take on the standard version of white and indigo yukata cotton designs.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
evening transformation
There is a moment in the day when the light fades and everything becomes an iridescent blue. This monochromatic bolt reminds me of that fleeting moment.
Friday, February 24, 2012
goldfish!
It takes a minute to realize that this crazy colorful pattern is all about goldfish. Click on the image to make it bigger and check them out. I have never seen a bolt like this before.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
color and more color
What is the best way to describe this background color? It reminds me of some faraway warm place. Then the highly textured blossoms and black leaves make this pattern more exotic.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
magic garden
Diagonals waterways, big patches of mustard, dancing butterflies and mauve irises infuse this bolt with a surreal aura.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
visual unity
Like a melodious song, this summer bolt creates a harmony with the glowing green background and neutral-colored pattern.
Monday, February 20, 2012
iris border
Seductive with its stripes of leaves and iris flowers on one half of this blue-gray bolt, the pattern draws you in to appreciate it.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
rhodie blooms
Big, bold and brash, this all-over composition grabs your attention with it high use of white on indigo.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
brushstroke madness
This one is wild. I like the colors and the changing brush stroke widths. The background with the deepest black and spring green add to its crazy composition.
Friday, February 17, 2012
graphic morning glories
Three design details make this almost-standard morning glory pattern special—rendering the forms with stripes, the expert color gradations and the lyrical flowing composition.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
feeling regal
Here is a world just filled with butterflies—the traditional symbol of royalty in Japan. The purple background adds to the glamor.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
russet warmth
Beige, butterscotch, brown and a sage green on a rich rust background make an appealing Fall palette.
Monday, February 13, 2012
modern indigo
The white graphic areas create a high contrast with the blue and black roses—for a decidedly more contemporary feel.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
quietly simple
This bolt is precious for its handsome and straightforward design. This type of design would be made into a yukata for a young married woman—not showy but truly pleasing.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
fireworks extravaganza
Why does Seattle buy its fireworks for the Fourth of July celebration from a Japanese company? Because they create the most stunning productions. Look at the big burst with the smaller ones cascading down in the foreground.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
gauguin tulips
Bold brushstrokes in green, yellow and white are springtime fresh on bright indigo. (I've got tickets to the last afternoon of the Gauguin show at Seattle Art Museum!)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
guaranteed incredible
No color image can reproduce the lushness of this cranberry bolt with indigo/yellow flowers and slate gray leaves.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
the voice of bold
Unexpected in its shapes and colors, this is a brilliant bolt of turquoise, royal blue, pink and yellow with a counterpoint of black.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
detailed yet manly
Not at all feminine or lacy, this bolt has intricate, interlocking patterns in indigo, white and light tan.
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