Inter National Quilt Market In Houston

The International Quilt Market is America’s biggest event for quilting businesses,
with thousands of quilting experts and professionals gathering every year to connect and grow.
You can attend the International Quilt Market in Houston, Texas
between October 28, 2023 to October 30, 2023 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

Kokka USA, Inc. is pleased to announce that we’ll be attending the market and bringing a range of our fabulous fabrics,
including our upcoming collaboration with Bookhou by Arounna Khounnoraj and John Booth!

If you have any inquiries about wholesale or distribution, or want to make an appointment with us to talk directly
at the International Quilt Market, then please visit our website here or email us at info@kokkausa.com.

Tube-Style Pouch – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a tube-style pouch with a handle. It can be used as a pouch for makeup items or sewing supplies, or as a pen case. The fabric used for this case is from the “Can’t Wait Until Night” series of “Nekono Textile,” designed by sculptor Sakura Hanabusa. The poses of the cats reaching for the stars and moon are quite adorable. The cotton linen canvas is perfect for making bags and pouches.

Design & Work:Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:EGXA-8800-2A-CA

Materials:

Fabric (Body, Handle, Tab): 110cm wide x 30cm
Fabric (Gusset): 25cm x 15cm
Fusible Interfacing (medium weight) (RakuHari Presion Interfacing): 50cm x 30cm
Zipper: 20cm x one piece
Plasnap Snap Button: 1cm diameter x one pair
Rivet: 0.7cm diameter x two pairs

Size:21cm (l) 10cm (diameter)

We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
I wanted to feature the design of the orderly aligned cats decorating the stars, thinking that a tubular shape will be perfect for that.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The circular gusset may seem a bit difficult to sew, but by making a single circle larger, it is easy enough to sew even for the beginners.
As the handle is attached afterward with a rivet, it keeps the round portion from being thick around the handle, making it easier to sew.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When sewing a circle, please do it slowly, aligning the matchmarks for a clean finish.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
The tubular shape and handle make it easy to put the case in and out of the bag. With more room than you think, it is versatile to be used as a makeup pouch, a pen case, or to carry sewing supplies in. Enjoy making your original case.

KF: Thank you very much, Satomi! Here are sewing instructions along with step-by-step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!

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Visit artist file 022 Arounna Khounnoraj（bookhou）

The botanical world endlessly inspiring

Artists Arounna Khounnoraj co-founded multidisciplinary studio bookhou with John Booth in 2002 to showcase their individual and collaborative projects. In 2008 they opened their bricks-and-mortar shop in Toronto, Canada.
Here is a special interview with Arounna about her creative work and her first textile collection with KOKKA, “Bloom by bookhou”.

Kokka-fabric (KF): Can you tell us about bookhou’s activities?

bookhou is a partnership between my husband and myself. I primarily work with textiles making production items such as bags and pouches as well as singular art pieces, quilts and home items. I work with a variety of surface design techniques such as screen and block printing, patchwork and embroidery. My husband makes furniture and sculptural items primarily in wood. We have also published a number of books focusing on different techniques and projects and teach related workshops in our studio and around the world.

KF: So far, you have created so many designs. What inspires you in creating your designs?

I find the botanical world endlessly inspiring – leaves, flowers and plants. I’m always working on botanical studies, whether actual samples gathered from walks around the neighbourhood, photographs or drawings. Because my images always start with drawing by hand, I like the imperfections and variations that happen when you repeat images. It’s similar to the combination of organic shapes that I see in nature. I find the same casual combinations and variations inspiring when composing with patchwork.

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Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This drawstring bag has a lovely round shape and plenty of room with its circular bottom. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Linnea” series. Rabbits and owls are peeking out from amongst the flowers. This 100% cotton oxford is perfect for bag making.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-19060-2A

Materials:

Fabric A: about 110cm wide x 30cm
Fabric B: about 110cm wide x 60cm
Fusible Interfacing (medium weight): about 110cm wide x 40cm
Waxed Cord: about 3mm wide x 170cm

Size: about 21.5cm (l) about 39cm (w) about 17cm (d) (Excludes handles)

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

For inquiries regarding wholesale in North America

Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America (United States of America and Canada.)

KOKKA’s official online shop information

Kokka Fabrics is the official online store run by Kokka USA, Inc. We specialize in printed fabrics but also have a wide range of high-quality solid textiles.
We ship to the United States and Canada from our warehouse located in Torrance, California.

Paper Bag Style Sub-Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

You want to go out only with a small handbag, but you have documents to carry… This fabric bag in the style of a paper bag is perfect for such occasions. It is well-constructed and stands on its own, even with A4-size documents inside. The fabric used for this bag is from the “vintage komon” series. The tasteful small pattern goes well with elegant clothing. The 100% cotton sheeting is suitable for bag making.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample: (Outer Fabric) YPA-46010-2D

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Pocket Body, Tab): 60cm x 80cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric, Pocket Opening Fabric (#9.5 Canvas): 60cm x 80cm
Plasnap Snap Button: 0.9cm diameter x One pair

Size: 31cm (l) 25cm (w) 10cm (d)

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is a lovely and elegant pattern with a classical impression of lined berries. With no specific pattern orientation, it is also easy to use! Taking advantage of the calm tone of the design, I came up with a sub bag that works well with stylish fashion.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
It is large enough to hold A4-size documents, convenient for school meetings and other occasions. The use of the #9.5 canvas and top stitches on the corners allow the bag to stand on its own.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When applying top stitches on the corners, be sure to fold the outer and lining fabrics tightly together. The finished bag will be beautiful if the lining fabric is carefully sewn without being separated. In place of the Plasnap closure, you may use Velcro or magnetic hook. It is also cute to use a ribbon to tie the top instead of a tab.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
The pattern has a gentle look, so it goes well with elegant styles. It also looks great with clothes of similar color tones, or you can carry it as an accent with navy or other dark-colored garments.

KF:Thank you very much, Mioko! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!

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