Sweet Inspiration :: Bags of patches

When we were in Tokyo Nicky was on a mission... to get a new bag. Something original, possibly hand crafted and practical. She unfortunately failed, but was sorely tempted by a patchwork bag we saw at a book store... but it was so, so, expensive. It was apart of an art exhibition by an artist called Kodue Hibino (I think!).


By the way, I love how there are art exhibitions supporting small artists in cafes, bookstores and even on the streets in Tokyo.

A few days later I picked up this magazine (I don't know its name!)


and it was featuring Kodue Hibino... and her bright, fresh patchwork. I haven't ever been a big fan of patchwork... but I am beginning to appreciate this more modern & fresh approach to the craft.


It show some of her techniques, like the way she pins fabrics together to create patchwork.



There were other patchwork goodies in the magazine. This is my favourite.


I will post the other ones up in Flickr so you can see the whole set. T