June 9, 2010

Blogger friends visit to Ziguzagu

As you know I am taking an online workshop 'cloth to cloth' with Jude Hill. I'm totally engrossed with the fabric weaving method I'm learning in the workshop. The best thing with fabric weaving is that I can use any scrap fabric in my stash. I haven't bought new fabric for the class at all. At the workshop I've met many wonderful like minded people. People from all over the world came together to do the class. Last Saturday I met Jacky who lives here in Victoria. We found that we are both fond of of vintage Japanese kimono and fabric. Jacky, Lee (Jacky's sister) and I took a trip together to Ziguzagu, a Japanese vintage textiles and garment accessories shop in Melbourne. Here are some photos I took of us and the fabric to share with you. 


Jacky and I posing for a photo in front of these scrumptious looking vintage kimonos and fabric.


Ziguzagu is a must visit for any art and craft lovers that come to Melbourne. Apart from textiles Ziguzagu also carries antique Japanese furniture and home decorations. 












This is Jacky. She couldn't decide what she would get. I think she bought everything in her hand that day! I will  show you what I bought from there in the next couple of posts. It is too dark to take good photos when I get home from work in the evening.

18 comments:

Nedra said...

Ziguzagu. What a great name. Just saying Zigazagu is fun. Fabulous store. We don't have anything like that around here at all.
It looks like you had a wonderful day. Did you come home with everything in your hand too?

Jacky said...

Yes, a definite *must* visit again Nat!
What a wonderful day we had...lots of fun, chatter, shopping (and a little bit of rain).
Great post and I can see some more fabrics that I *need*.
Look forward to catching up again soon.

Jacky xox

Simone de Klerk said...

Wow, not visiting your blog for a while, is really missing lots of pretty and fun posts!
You made some wonderful projects, Nat! And what fun you must have had at that shop!

Betty said...

All I can say is WOW. I would go crazy in that store. What a wonderful place to visit.

Willow

Unknown said...

what a wonderful place.....I just drooled over the pictures, it would be hard to decide what to buy!

Lis Harwood said...

Well you did warn me - now how I can I persuade DH we need a stopover in Melbourne on our next trip to NZ without letting slip about this brilliant shop until I "discover" it when we get there? Dying to see what you bought and would be interested to know what Jacky does with her goodies so I'm following her blog too! I've also signed up for Ziguzagu emails!! What a great place!

Kim said...

Oh beautiful.......
can't want to see your goodies:0)

Happy Sewing

Unknown said...

fabric resistance is futile!... i love it too!

Terry said...

Isn't life great new friends with shared interests and new shops for fabric. WQhat more could a girl ask for but more time.
Happy Sewing Weaving. Huggs Terry

Julia said...

I have been there Nat...and was inspired to make a Japanese quilt that won me an award...I bought an antique Obi and lots of fabrics for my quilt from there..
What a lovely place!
Julia ♥

Astrid said...

SIGH! All that yummy fabric in one store! :)) What a great day for you all! Can't wait to see what you bought!

Sue-Anne said...

It looks like a fantastic store! Didn't know it existed.

Kim D. said...

Looks like a fun class and a nice day spent with Jacky. Those fabrics are gorgeous.

antique quilter said...

What a shop, thanks for the pictures, I think I would have spent a lot there!
very different fabrics, looks like you had a fun day with jacky
how nice.
Kathie

Janet said...

I could have spent a few dollars in the shop. I'm looking forward to seeing what purchases you made.

Lori said...

How fantastic to be able to go to that store. What finds and unique fabric!!!
It sounds like a wonderful day spent with friends.

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Hey Nat this looks perfect for you!!! And what fun to catch up with another Blogger...Enjoy your long weekend with you little Darling...Dzintra♥x

Micki said...

What an incredible store...I know I would love it!
Micki

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