I’ve just returned from the Farmer’s Market with some yummy goodies (hooray for June!) and settled down to pick out some cottons for my sashiko project. I’ve decided to make a summer table cloth out of spare pieces of indigo and white fabrics. Some of these are bolt ends and irregular lengths, some have a…
Tag: etsy
Naturally caffeinated
I must admit, I was a frantic mess last week. Now that I’m hours away from the Long Journey South (there’s a song reference for fellow Clandestine fans), I’m finding a mellow yet alert and clear-minded awareness of everything going on around me. Maybe it’s all the Shoyeido incense I’ve been packing (and inhaling in…
Moving forward
Some of you may already know I have another Etsy shop, ArtisMagistra, where I sell hand dyed silks that are made in a studio in my town. I spoke with the artist herself yesterday (who prefers that I do not mention her label as it is rather exclusive) while she was loading up her old…
We have a winner and new giveaway for June
Congratulations to Wendy, owner of The Pattern Stash, winner of the fabric giveaway for May! I hope she will find many wonderful uses for her new fabrics. The next fabric giveaway will be picked at random on Tuesday, June 10 at midnight. That means you have until 11:59 pm Pacific time on Tuesday to post…
Fabric Bonanza
For the past three years I have sourced all of my materials from Japan exclusively, but this spring I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to purchase several bolts of Japanese-themed quilt weight cotton prints from various quality manufacturers. I plan to spend the evening cutting some fat quarters for choice little bundles and…
Busy hands
I pulled myself away from the computer long enough to actually sew the tatewaku and mukaimon obi today. It turned out longer than most of the hanhaba obi I have, so I tied it in an extra fancy bow. If you are familiar with how kimono are worn, you may notice the lack of fold…
New in the store, Sashiko!
Brand spankin’ new in my Etsy store this week are just a small assortment of sashiko supplies, including sampler kits, needles, thread and thimbles. I’ll be getting more soon, but for the time being I hope you will peruse these little goodies and maybe add to your creative stash. These items are great if you’re…
I’ve been busy…
which is why I haven’t been blogging lately. However, I have a few interviews and interesting articles planned, so stick around! For now, take a tour of my newest Etsy shop, Artis Magistra and drool a little on the fabulous fabrics found within. If you live in Bend, you’ll probably recognize Ellen’s work. I am…
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