I’m still at it, working on new pieces for the American Craft Council’s annual show in Baltimore.
That pieced “trench coat” from my last post? It was just a pile of fabric scraps then, but is now a recognizable shape.
Many, many little pieces of fabric went into this one.
More for the back and sleeves and it will be ready the show, February 21- 23.
I cannot resist these classic Japanese kimonos. This one was covered with good luck symbols, cranes and pine trees over ocean waves. What could be more Japanese than that?
It’s so satisfying to resurrect these old unwearable kimonos and rearrange the fabrics into a new shape. This one will be a trench coat.
Another new jacket. Can you see it? I’ve finished step one, piecing the blocks. Next I’ll lay them out, piece them together and,
Voila! A jacket!
I love each of them, but the orange one best of all!
Thank You Jan!
I hope to have one in December!
Sounds good to me Jan!
I love to see what fascinating projects you’re up to — thank you for posting.
Pat, you are so very welcome! Posting is such a good exercise. It’s a wonderful way to rethink and make sense of what I’ve been up to.
Such gorgeous colors and motifs. I admire your courage in cutting up these precious kimonos. I know they are not wearable as is. Do you ever find one you keep for display?
Thank you Carol! I have a number of kimonos for display only, they are too gorgeous to cut up. They go on my entry hall wall.
That is the only weekend I am in Baltimore this February, working out to town every other weekend. Looking forward to seeing you my friend. As always, your work is fabulous.
Hooray Rae! So glad to hear you’ll be around for the Baltimore show. Looking forward to seeing you!
I can’t wait to see photos at least of the finished pieces Ann!
The first one made the words Fernand Léger come out of my mouth, and that’s a compliment, as I love his work.
The people who end up with these luscious garments will be lucky indeed.
Thank you Christina! Fernand Leger! I’ll take that compliment. I promise to post pictures of these pieces when they’re finished.