Dissecting One Japanese Quilt

When I grow up I want to be able to make just ONE quilt like this.

Beautiful quilt, eh?







Now - a closer look. Oooo - those are all intricate Mariner's Compass blocks.






Closer still... the sashing strips have a lovely vine on them. The leaves are reverse applique (or cutwork) and each one is embroidered. And the border vine - each little leaf stem is appliqued, with a circle at the end.




Now for the quilting... note the beautiful detail in the corner.