I got back last evening and am moving in definite slow motion today. It was, perhaps, my most busy trip to Japan yet and toward the end, I developed a terrible cold from which I'm suffering the effects this morning. It's snowing out and I'm still in PJs, which may just end up being an all-day situation ~ the snow and the PJs.
Although the suitcases aren't yet unpacked, I couldn't wait to upload my photos and am happy that I'll have lots to share over the next few weeks. As in previous years, I'll put up another Flickr album from the Tokyo Quilt Festival and will post a link here once I get that started.
Until then, here are a few teaser shots from the show...detail shots from some of the exhibited quilts. I was lucky enough to again be able to visit on two days and am anxious to share my experiences and observations.
Back in a few days!
Can't wait! Those little fishies are gorgeous!
Posted by: Kristin L | January 27, 2012 at 01:55 PM
What lovely inspiring quilts, i can't wait to see the rest!
Posted by: Katie | January 27, 2012 at 02:06 PM
I am already in love with those fish!
Posted by: Cindra | January 27, 2012 at 02:53 PM
love the fish. gorgeous.
Posted by: Monica | January 27, 2012 at 04:19 PM
WOW...
Posted by: Susannah | January 27, 2012 at 04:32 PM
So inspiring! Be well Jan!
Posted by: Kristin | January 27, 2012 at 04:50 PM
Already at WOW! Get some rest and feel better, lots of nasty stuff going around out there... will look forward to seeing them!!
Posted by: Redsoxgal | January 27, 2012 at 04:51 PM
Those fish!
We look forward to the recap every year, Jan. Thanks.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 27, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Gorgeous, hurry, hurry!
Posted by: Kelly | January 27, 2012 at 06:18 PM
Can't wait to see more, these pics are awe inspiring Jan! Have a good rest too. xo
Posted by: Cathy | January 27, 2012 at 06:23 PM
so glad your home safe and sound! can't wait to hear all about your trip and of course what you bought and what inspired you the most this year.....
bet you know which one I like best so far!
kathie
Posted by: kathie | January 27, 2012 at 07:10 PM
Love the sneak peeks. Feel better!
Posted by: Ruth | January 27, 2012 at 09:01 PM
Good to see you back. Can't wait to see the Flickr pictures. A glimpse into a farway world! Thanks for sharing.
Barb
Posted by: Barb Robson | January 27, 2012 at 09:02 PM
Good to see you back, take care of yourself well and we'll wait with breath baited for your next installment...I too adore the schooling fish,
Posted by: Kate | January 27, 2012 at 09:07 PM
Get better soon! An all day PJ day sounds lovely. I always love seeing your Tokyo Quilt Festival photos!
Posted by: Anita | January 27, 2012 at 09:08 PM
Hi, looking forward to the Flickr set as usual. Get well soon! Beatrice.
Posted by: Beatrice | January 28, 2012 at 03:24 AM
Feel better soon. Rest up! Looking forward to seeing your pics.
Posted by: Rachel Cowley | January 28, 2012 at 07:59 PM
I hope your cold is gone now and you are feeling much better.
Amazing pictures! Can't wait to see more.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Miriam | January 28, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Ooooh, I can't wait Jan! Those teaser shots look wonderful. I'm happy you made it safely home -- hope you're feeling better soon!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 29, 2012 at 10:53 AM
I hope you're feeling better! I just got back for a short trip and can feel a cold starting. The travel is worth it right...? I adore the flower urn applique and the fish are quite marvelous. I can't wait to see more!!
Posted by: janet | January 29, 2012 at 09:02 PM
Wow, unbelievable! These photos are just amazing! Hope you feel better soon...
Posted by: Dixie | January 29, 2012 at 11:23 PM
I hope you are feeling better! I too loved those fish and snapped a photo for my blog. I was overwhelmed by how crowded and expansive the show was - but it was fantastic! I really look forward to seeing your take on it!
Posted by: Cynthia Nanto | January 30, 2012 at 01:49 AM
Jan, its Fridah here. Im so glad I met you at the show. Im putting my pics up soon as well and will def link to you in my blog.
Posted by: Fridah Mwenda | January 30, 2012 at 04:57 AM
take care, feel better, then please share your pictures. this is the next best thing to being there, seeing the show from your perspective. can't wait to see it all!
Posted by: Pam | January 30, 2012 at 09:05 AM
I hope you are feeling better. Thanks so much for sharing a few photos from Tokyo. I can't wait to see the rest.
Posted by: Ann L | January 30, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Love that opening quilt--get better, as this particular strain of cold/flu/bronchitis is a nasty one. We'll wait patiently until you're ready to show us the quilts--so glad you made it back home safely.
And glad you had a great time.
Posted by: Elizabeth E. | January 30, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Fabulous - you are a tease! Hope you're feeling much better, very quickly.
Posted by: Meredithe | January 31, 2012 at 12:32 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing your slide show. One of my friends, quilter by night, also posted pictures. She went back a second time and so did I but she bought the books for reference. Too bad they didn't at least have the quilter's names in English.
Posted by: Julie Fukuda | January 31, 2012 at 02:13 AM
Thank you soooo much for sharing! I've combed over your flickr photos TWICE. I'm always in such awe of quilts made by Japanese quilters. The attention to detail, the beauty of them, the stories behind them, the uniqueness, the patience it must take... all things that practically bring me to tears when I look at the photos of them.
Posted by: happy zombie | January 31, 2012 at 08:08 PM
I'm so anxious Jan. I've checked the flickr page just to see if you've uploaded the festival pictures. You would never imagine how important it is for me. Really hope to travel to Tokyo in january some year soon. Best wishes to you from Chile.
Posted by: Paz Avalos | February 02, 2012 at 10:10 PM