Racing Fingers Quilt Guild General Meeting

Racing Fingers Quilt Guild is delighted to welcome Patricia Belyea of Okan Arts, an award-winning quilt artist, international lecturer, and author of East-Meets-West Quilts, and an expert in Japanese textiles and creative design.

Join Patricia for a colorful exploration of Japanese indigo and textile traditions in tonight’s Zoom presentation, Indigo Adventures in Japan.

Through photographs, stories, and a virtual trunk show, Patricia will introduce the artisans and dyeing studios preserving Japan’s remarkable textile heritage. She will share experiences visiting indigo masters, traditional dyeing workshops, and indigo farms.

The presentation will also feature Patricia’s quilts made with vintage Japanese cottons, showing how centuries-old textile traditions can inspire fresh, contemporary quilt designs.

For more than 20 years, Patricia has explored the connections between contemporary quilting and traditional Japanese textiles. With her daughter, Victoria Stone, she leads Okan Arts, which offers textile tours, workshops, and quilting experiences inspired by Japan’s rich artistic traditions.

Known for her bold compositions, beautiful Japanese fabrics, and innovative curved-piecing techniques, Patricia encourages quilters to explore new possibilities and develop their own creative voices.

Click here to learn more about her Racing Fingers workshop:

For Patricia’s biography, quilt images, and program information, please visit Okan Arts: https://okanarts.com