I'm back home from Baltimore, all alterations finished and shipped back to their new owners. I'm ready to start new projects, but before I do, I wanted to show off a few jackets that I sold at the show. These were finished just before, then packed, unpacked, displayed...
This coming Friday, February 20th! It's the first day for the American Craft Council's Baltimore Craft Show. I'm finishing up a few last pieces, then packing them up and flying from Portland, across the country to Baltimore, Maryland. A few examples of the recently...
It's total focus on new work as I get ready for the Baltimore Craft Show. It's only a few weeks away! I've been juggling lots of new projects, pieced, appliquéd and beaded. Below, a new jacket, here in mid-piecing. And this view, closer to becoming an actual jacket....
For the last several weeks, I've been bouncing around with various projects. Here's a couple that are finished and ready for their debut. This green shawl collar coat uses two amazing shibori silks. [you remember shibori, Japanese tie dye?] Beautiful greens that just...
In less than a week! The annual ACC Baltimore Craft show will be up and running this next Friday through Sunday. February 21-23. I'm adding, adding, adding new work to bring. Like this pieced jacket in pretty aquas and light greens, a nod to spring. It's relaxing,...
Before they are forgotten, as they head off into the sunset toward their new homes, here's a last look at a few of my jackets from the Baltimore '24 show. I'm liking this oversize jacket pattern. It works well for a variety of sizes. Because it hangs from the...
Hawaii dropped in my lap. You absolutely do not say no to a trip to Hawaii, even if you only have a few days between it and the Smithsonian's Craft: Fashion+Home show. So I did as much as I could for the show, then packed my bags for the beautiful island of Kauai. 7...
I absolutely love the iconic wave design by Hokusai, the famous Japanese artist from the early 18th century. I know you must know his print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' with the stormy sea, the three small boats and Mt Fuji off in the distance. It's everywhere! For...
The closest I'll ever come to having rose petals tossed at my feet, will be the springtime cherry blossoms that Mother Nature drops onto the sidewalks in my neighborhood. I walk through as though I am a princess. Gorgeous! Meanwhile, in my studio, it's all about...
