Because Japanese kimonos are built out of rectangular pieces of fabric, there is very little waste. Western clothes, however, are odd shapes, curves and diagonal lines. That means there are piles of leftover scraps. Unless they are very tiny, I keep them. They are way...
I have several piles of color coordinated rolls of kimono silk ready to be pieced together into jackets and coats. Yes, ready to go, but not yet begun. However, I am happy to report that two coats are finished and photographed. This pretty green one ended up having...
The holidays are on their way and with them, the search for gift ideas. It's the perfect time to highlight my scarves. Each is unique, they're pretty, zero-waste [sewn from scraps] and so easy - one size fits all. My first step, new photos. But what to do? I needed an...
Yow! How did we get here??? The holidays are upon us and I am running up the down escalator trying to keep up. Which is not a bad thing! I love to be busy. As long as I can keep up. And, I'm proud to say, I'm doing a pretty good job. I've been juggling the last orders...
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...
We are live! My newest video, called, 'One Scarf,' is up and available for viewing. I'm participating in the American Craft Council's on-line artist's directory [click [here] to visit the website.] It is a platform listing over 150 craft artists with information about...
Here in my studio there is lots going on. I have pieces started, pieces in process and pieces finished. It's my favorite situation. It can be overwhelming when I am finished with all my projects and it's time to start something brand new. The sky is open and anything...
A last look at a few of the pieces I brought to the Smithsonian and the American Craft Made shows. Like this jacket, a shorter version of the coat we used for the 'Pink' video. This fabric came from a very long sleeved, formal kimono. Those traditional kimonos are...
I love photos of real person in their real lives wearing my clothes. After all the time I take to design and sew a piece of clothing, it is fantastic to see it out in the world. What could be better? For example beautiful Nina with her husband Clif, last September at...
