This is a progress report on the Jacquie Harvey cushion I am making.
I am still working on the Kantha quilting. The area below the main motif is done, and I have started the echo quilting near the coin, the Japanese 100 yen coin with its cherry blossoms.
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It feels appropriate to quilt this area. Outside the window the cherry trees are in full bloom.
Inside the house there is another sign of spring - a small treat for tea time, a so called Tulip Rose confectionery. The tulip is made of 'cat tongue' batter (in French known as 'Langue de Chat', and the rose is berry flavoured butter cream. Isn't it beautiful?
Cat Tongues can be found in many countries in Europe, but also in South America and Asia. In Japan one of the most famous versions is Shiroi Koibito - a sandwich of two square cookies with either white or milk chocolate in between.
Saturday again already? Your Sightings of Spring is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteCherry tree is beautiful in its full bloom. Tulip rose looks yummy. Cushion is also progressing in a steady pace. 👌
ReplyDeleteNot heard of cat tongue batter, doesn't sound very yummy but the flower looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe rippling movement of Kantha is attractive, I think I'd be touching it often - with clean hands. The cherry blossom/Yen coin is perfect for the season too. I have heard of Cat's Tongues but never seen them. Sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThe cherry blossom is such a lovely sight, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteThat really is so beautiful with the 100yen coin in the middle. What a special cushion this is going to be! Cherry blossoms have made it to my part of the country too!
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