The fashion show at SakéOne was a success. We have so many fantastic photos, but for now the only pic I have to share is the one I took myself before the models left the dressing room and hit the runway. Our emcee, Gordon Heady stands in the center surrounded by Diane, Shauna, Annie and [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Back from Forest Grove
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged fashion show, kimono, kimonomomo, Kumoricon, Oregon, SakéOne on July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s almost showtime!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged classes, events, fashion show, kimono, news, Oregon, SakéOne on July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s almost here, kimono fans! The second annual kimono fashion show at SakéOne is nigh upon us. I, for one, am freaking out. I love this show, but it’s a lot of work. Like a fine meal, there’s more prep work than you’ll ever see and it’s gone in just a few minutes. Please join [...]
Fingers, thimbles, dancing needles
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged black, dyeing, garden, Japan, life, silk on July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been busy sewing, both by hand and machine, as many kimono scarves and obi bags as I can this week. Preparation continues for the show this Thursday, then the one after that. During this time my mother is also preparing for surgery, so we’re all anxious to see that come out well. I confess [...]
Getting busy…
Posted in kimono, news, tagged fashion show, kimono on July 8, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Here’s the flyer I just finished for the upcoming fashion show on July 17 at Between The Covers bookstore in Bend, Oregon. See you there!
Don’t forget the Giveaway!
Posted in kimono, news, tagged events, fashion show, Free Fiber Giveaway, kimonomomo, SakéOne on July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the day for drawing the winner of the $10 gift certificate for the July giveaway. If you want to be in on it, post anywhere on this blog between now and midnight (Pacific time) Tuesday night, July 8, 2008. This is the last giveaway until September as I’ll be taking some time off [...]
Noren how-to project with yukata fabric
Posted in indigo, tagged cotton, how-to, indigo, mystery, projects, yukata on July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been quite hot here in the high desert lately, and since we don’t have air conditioning, that means leaving doors and windows open to allow for a pleasant breeze. Another thing we don’t have is a screen door for the front, so it’s rather bothersome when all sorts of winged annoyances start invading Chez [...]
