Quilts| Nancy Ota

The Japanese adopted their Zodiac Calendar in 604. Each year is named for one of twelve animals.

Chinese legend says that before Buddha departed from earth, only twelve animals came in their devotion to him. Buddha honored them by naming the years after them in the order they arrived; the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar.

This complete pattern includes the 12 animals, and sashiko designs.

These Individual Patterns for 6" x 6" Squares can be

purchased for downloaded at Kawaii Ota Patterns

Rat

Born 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924, 1912.
The Japanese Zodiac Calendar says that those born the year of the
Rat (mouse) are honest, charming, generous, and ambitious. While
easily angered, they manage to show self control. They complete

Born 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925, 1913.
Those born the year of the ox/cow are leaders. Usually patient, conservative and methodical, and they inspire confidence. They must avoid being chauvinistic.

Tiger

Rabbit

Born 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927, 1915
Those born the year of the Rabbit (hare) take risks, but value security and tranquility. They are convincing, talented, and virtuous and have fine taste.

Dragon

Born 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928, 1916
Those born the year of the Dragon are popular due to their vitality, honesty, bravery, and enthusiasm. They enjoy good health, but have a bit of stubborness and may be short tempered. They need
to avoid being bossy and loud.

Snake

Born 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917
Those born the year of the Snake are deep thinkers and wise, yet romantic and intuitive. They are fortunate with money and hate to fail.

Horse

Sheep

Born 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931, 1919, 1907

Those born the year of the Sheep are warmhearted, honest artists and naturalists who love freedom. Often elegant they appear wealthy. They are religious and committed.

Monkey

Rooster

Born 2005, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933, 1921, 1909

Those born the year of the Rooster work hard and are opinionated. They like to be busy and feel devoted to their work. They need to avoid extravagance beyond their means.

Dog

Born 2006, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934, 1922, 1910

Those born the year of the Dog are generous, faithful, and honest with a strong sense of duty and loyalty. They can keep secrets, butmay be critical.

Boar/Pig