Kitten Komebukuro (#10)
Komebukuro (Japanese rice pouches) were sewn and used by women to bring rice (or beans) to neighborhood temples and shrines as offerings. Traditionally, these drawstring pouches were made from kimono remnants, or textile scraps from various other clothing or household goods, and sewn with sashiko stitches.
These Kitten Komebukuro are made from hand-appliqued kitten quilt blocks Each bag has one kitten panel, the remaining panels are fashioned from coordinating Robert Kaufman Essex Collection fat quarters.
Each bag is lined in canvas and cinches shut with macrame cord strung through vintage feedsack channels. The pouches are large enough for most knitting/crochet/hand-sewing projects!
Finished Size: 8" cubed
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Purpose in Repurposing
Everything I make at m.a.b.e.l takes time. I find and like to work with pre-1950s quilts because of their natural fibers and their designs that are so old they’re modern again. I work slowly to appreciate all the handwork and decisions that once created them. Every quilt is beautifully unique, and I love making it shine.
Out with the old...
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