Hello, I am Momo from Taiwan.

 Hello, sorry I'm so late in introducing myself, thank you Claire for introducing me to this group!

My name is Momoko, which is my Japanese name, meaning peach

 (but I like to be called Momo, so please call me Momo)

Although I have a Japanese name, but I am a native Taiwanese!

(You should not be unfamiliar with Taiwan anymore，right?!）

In 2012, I was introduced to quilting by my mother and started my quilting journey. I studied the Japanese Association's patchwork certificate with my inspirational teacher, Mr. Chiu. At the beginning, I learned basic hand sewing techniques and machine stitching, and my work was mainly about bags and home decorations, but after attending Claire's class in China in 2019, I slowly became interested in wall decorations.

This year 2021 is my 9th year of quilting, and it is also the most crucial year for me. I'm glad to join 12 by the dozen and meet all the quilting masters and share my work with everyone.

Although  I am a freshman in quilt and do not have profound skills, I use my own unique world view to interpret the subject matter and add Taiwan's unique culture and spirit to my work, I hope you can give me more advices and encourage! 

Momo 

Time worn door, Labrousse

   Years ago I took these photos of an old door  in the hamlet in Limousin where my father-in-law came from. I was attracted to the textures of the peeling paint and rust on the wood and the iron bars. I knew that I wanted to use them for this quilt when I came across them in my collection of photos.

  I had two ideas that I wanted to try out, so I decided to make a double sided quilt. I made up a quilt sandwich, so that all the edges were finished before I started to quilt (no facing sitting around for ever afterwards waiting to be finished off!) After quilting I used Markal Paintstiks to colour one side This reminds  me more  of a tree trunk, than a door. The photo looks as though it is out of focus, but it looks a little fuzzy in real life.

   I used gesso and acrylic paint to add colour to the other side of the door.

   I made rusty iron bars out of crinkled brown paper glued to felt, and used a faux rust paint technique that I found by chance on internet. I was going to use paper fasteners for the bolts, but when Phil posted her quilt and I saw that she had used buttons, I thought I would have a look in my button box. I found six red fabric covered buttons that were ideal. I just needed to give them the faux rust treatment.

   I enjoyed making this quilt. It was very much an experiment, and I'm pleased that it came out as well as it did.