Did you know that the Paulownia the flower for Iwate is native to North America.  This design is for our friends in the Iwate Prefecture.

I finally completed all the graphics for the flowers of the 47 Japan Prefectures.  My eyes are crossed but the designs came out beautiful.  What a talent John has.  The Gentian the flower for all our friends in the Nagano Prefecture.

Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry dominate the economy of Akita and the Fukui Butterbur is their designated flower. Designed by John Serrao

The camphor tree grows big and strong but the flowers are dainty and small. For our friends in the Saga Prefecture.  Like the Camphor tree this quilt symbolizes long life, strength and like the tiny flowers unexpected happy surprises.

To all our quilters from the Kumamoto prefecture your designated flower the Gentian.  A beautiful flower that makes a very beautiful Hawaiian quilt design.  45″ x 45″

The Oleander found worldwide especially in Hiroshima where it’s their designated flower.

Natsumikan – Yamaguchi Prefecture

It has been a long, hot and humid summer.  Counting down the days until we leave for Yokohama.  I’m hoping it will be much cooler there than here in the islands.  92 degrees at 7PM but seeing friends and family in October will be a welcomed journey.  To our friends in the Yamaguchi Prefecture here is your designated flower… the blossom of the Natsumikan. (Mandarin Blossom). John made this design using the quarter fold versus the an eighth fold.