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Geometrics Designed by Yasuko Saito

44-45" wide, 100% Cotton, $15.00/yd

At the other end of the spectrum from the Japanese love of soft, subtle neutrals, here is a refreshing collection with true and clear colors. It was impossible to capture the true vibrancy of these colorways, and as always your unique computer setup will show colors that differ somewhat from the actual prints.

These Yasuko Saito designs are printed on very high-quality goods. The fabric has a beautiful drape and the finish has a soft sheen which will stay after washing. Hand quilting or machine embellishment will be fine, but Susan does not recommend it for sashiko or heavy embroidery.

The colors in this fascinating collection change across the 44" crosswise grain. The colorways are bright and exciting, rich and deep -- without being garish. In 2 of the 3 prints and in her first-year collection (available at the bottom of this page) the size of the graphic pattern also changes at the midpoint of the fabric, width-wise.

To see the full affect of these wondrous designs, please see the "Sampler" section (which allows you to order a small quantity of all 6 colorways in one design) just below. Greater detail of the graphics of each design can be seen in the individual fabric listings further down on this page.

Saito Sampler 1: Interoptics
6 pieces (1 of each colorway), each piece is
   12" x 44" for a total of 2 yds
Y0810-S1, $25.00 per sampler   Qty:

Saito Sampler 2: Spiral Flora
6 pieces (1 of each colorway), each piece is
   12" x 44" for a total of 2 yds
Y0810-S2, $25.00 per sampler   Qty:

Saito Sampler 3: Twirlygigs
6 pieces (1 of each colorway), each piece is
   12" x 44" for a total of 2 yds
Y0810-S3, $25.00 per sampler   Qty:

These images show 12" strips, cut selvage-to-selvage/widthwise of each colorway, hanging vertically.


Saito Interoptics
Royal Blue/Teal/Chartreuse/Green
Y0810-65, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Interoptics
Royal Blue/Medium Blue/Reddish Purple/Medium Purple
Y0810-66, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Interoptics
Red/Orange/Salmon/Magenta
Y0810-67, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):



Saito Interoptics
Lavender/Green/Yellow/Orange
Y0810-68, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Interoptics
Sand/Light Lavender Grey/Light Robin's Egg Blue [YUM!! The Neutral!]
Y0810-69, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Interoptics
Purple/Royal Blue/Teal/Deep Teal
[a.k.a. "Bottom of the Sea"]
Y0810-70, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

The background color of these prints is variegated from selvage to selvage in the colors listed. Note that the Spiral Flora and the Twirlygigs prints below are available in the same colorways.


The pattern of intersecting lines and circles changes size at the center foldline as well. Not only is this like getting two fabrics, but more importantly the fabric has a myriad of cutting and design possibilities!


Samplers of 1 piece of each colorway are available above. Note for scale: circle sizes vary from 7/8" in diameter to 3 3/8" in diameter.



Saito Spiral Flora
Royal Blue/Teal/Chartreuse/Green
Y0810-71, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Spiral Flora
Royal Blue/Medium Blue/Reddish Purple/Medium Purple
Y0810-72, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Spiral Flora
Red/Orange/Salmon/Magenta
Y0810-73, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):



Saito Spiral Flora
Lavender/Green/Yellow/Orange
Y0810-74, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Spiral Flora
Sand/Light Lavender Grey/Light Robin's Egg Blue [YUM!! The Neutral!]
Y0810-75, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Spiral Flora
Purple/Royal Blue/Teal/Deep Teal
[a.k.a. "Bottom of the Sea"]
Y0810-76, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

The background color of these prints is variegated from selvage to selvage in the colors listed. Note that the Interoptics prints above and the Twirlygigs prints below are available in the same colorways.


This pattern changes size throughout the layout, not specifically at the centerfold. The various boxed sections which result very cleverly produce a variety of optical illusions.


Samplers of 1 piece of each colorway are available above. Note for scale: the black spirals vary from 4 1/2" to 10 1/2" in diameter.



Saito Twirlygigs
Royal Blue/Teal/Chartreuse/Green
Y0810-77, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Twirlygigs
Royal Blue/Medium Blue/Reddish Purple/Medium Purple
Y0810-78, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Twirlygigs
Red/Orange/Salmon/Magenta
Y0810-79, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):



Saito Twirlygigs
Lavender/Green/Yellow/Orange
Y0810-80, $15.00/yd

Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Twirlygigs
Sand/Light Lavender Grey/Light Robin's Egg Blue [YUM!! The Neutral!]
Y0810-81, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

Saito Twirlygigs
Purple/Royal Blue/Teal/Deep Teal
[a.k.a. "Bottom of the Sea"]
Y0810-82, $15.00/yd
Qty (0.5 yd increments):

The background color of these prints is variegated from selvage to selvage in the colors listed. Note that the Interoptics and the Spiral Flora prints shown above are available in the same colorways.


The pattern of spiraling curves changes size at the center foldline as well. Not only is this like getting two fabrics, but more importantly the fabric has a myriad of cutting and design possibilities!


Samplers of 1 piece of each colorway are available above. Note for scale: spiral sizes vary from 2 5/8" in diameter to 6 1/2" in diameter.



Saito Spot On, Black & White
Y0810-83, $15.00/yd
Qty: (0.5 yd increments):

Note: image shows selvage-to-selvage cut. Small dots on the left range from 1/16" to 3/8" in diameter; large dots on the right range from 5/16" to 3/4" in diameter.



Saito Square Off, Black & White
Y0810-84, $15.00/yd
Qty: (0.5 yd increments):

Note: image shows selvage-to-selvage cut. Squares range from 1/8" to 11/16"; the large repeat is 5 15/16" horizontally and 6 1/16" vertically.




Saito Square Off, Lime & Orange
Y0810-85, $15.00/yd
Qty: (0.5 yd increments):

Note: image shows selvage-to-selvage cut. Squares range from 1/8" to 11/16"; the large repeat is 6" vertically and 5 7/8" horizontally.



Saito Square Off, Fuchsia & Green
Y0810-86, $15.00/yd
Qty: (0.5 yd increments):

Note: image shows selvage-to-selvage cut. Squares range from 1/8" to 11/16"; the large repeat is 6" vertically and 5 7/8" horizontally.



Saito Square Off, Periwinkle & Chartreuse
Y0810-87, $15.00/yd
Qty: (0.5 yd increments):

Note: image shows selvage-to-selvage cut. Squares range from 1/8" to 11/16"; the large repeat is 6" vertically and 5 7/8" horizontally.





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