Sew!! Are you doing more of that these days? I hope so!! It's one of the creative superpowers that will help us get through this. After assessing my supplies, I've been able to determine that I could be socially isolated for the rest of my life and be able to keep sewing. You, too? (Don't… Continue reading Here We are in I-Sew-Lation
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The Six Year Kimono
I LOVE this kimono now, but it was a definite struggle! It began with vintage Japanese fabrics that I loved, pieced together, put in a drawer, dragged back out, re-assembled and finally finished. Six. Years. Later. Yes, you read that right. Six. Years. And, both the kimono and I lived to tell the tale! For… Continue reading The Six Year Kimono
My Pumpkin Spice Kimono
In my ongoing obsession with kimonos, I decided to try the Indygo Junction Contemporary Kimono with fabrics from my stash. The colors are marvelously Fall-friendly and definitely convey the flavor of Pumpkin Spice! Every Fabric Has a Story Years ago, I fell in love with and purchased a stunning Yukata Cotton fabric from local purveyor… Continue reading My Pumpkin Spice Kimono
My Indonesian Sarong Kimono
My fabulously colorful Kimono began it's life as an Indonesian Sarong from Jakarta. Â A little snip here, a little seam there and it's now my newest favorite thing to wear!! In June, my hubby spent two weeks traveling through Southeast Asia and . . . buying fabric for me!!! Yes, he IS the best husband… Continue reading My Indonesian Sarong Kimono