Saw this kimono made of woven glass and had to learn more about who made it. I found myself over at wovenglass.com and what I saw was just wonderful. Eric Markow and Thom Norris make both functional and fine art … Read More...
Search Results for: kimono
Really Cool Cardigan/Poncho/Pullover Type Thing!
I hate to say that Sweater Babe has done it again, but Dudes! Katherine has totally rocked her newest design!
Check out this awesome cape with cable and lace details.
This is what Katherine has to say about her latest … Read More...
Farewell to old stitchy friends
Last year, Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles introduced us to Hari-Kuyo, the Japanese Festival of Broken Needles, which is celebrated February 8. This year, she adds to her observations. She says,
… Read More...The sewers and kimono makers of Japan will
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Sewing Tutorial: Easy ruffle shirt for a baby
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a beautiful ruffle shirt for an itty baby girl. Rather than making it from scratch, she cleverly starts with a snap front, kimono style baby shirt and … Read More...
Check Out this Woven Glass!!
Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery was brought to my attention today on Facebook and I just had to share it with you guys. They are a glass studio and gallery over in the Washington DC area, Kensington, Maryland to be … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Shawl collar jacket
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern for her fabulous shawl collar jacket. Love, love! It’s an adult size medium, but there are no closures so it would probably work for someone slightly smaller or slightly larger. … Read More...
Haiku Knits by Tanya Alpert
Wraps and shawls, rolled collars, flared sleeves, kimonos, lacy scarves, asymetrical collars, vests, tunics and pullovers and more! This book features 25 patterns inspired by Japanese design.
Pattern for knitters of all levels are included in this book that combines … Read More...
Swirled soaps
I love the look of swirled soaps and it is a skill that practice really does make perfect. These are some of the loveliest I found on Flickr. Follow the links for shop information.
Swirled soaps
I love the look of swirled soaps and it is a skill that practice really does make perfect. These are some of the loveliest I found on Flickr. Follow the links for shop information.
1. Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet, 2. … Read More...
Tutorial: Design a kids’ cross top
Fabric giveaway from Melanie
Melanie Gray Augustin of Kimono Reincarnate blog is working on a Fabric Lover’s Guide to Tokyo. I can’t wait to see it! In the meantime, she’s asking for readers’ advice about what they’d like to see in the guide. If … Read More...
Stacy Polson, Needle Felted Tapestries
What’s new in felting? It appears everything the creative mind can come up with. Stacy has one of those brilliant and innovative minds. She has turned needle felting into glorious works of art. Her tapestries are marvelous and one of … Read More...
MAGAZINE REVIEW – CROCHET TODAY!
I have a new FAVORITE crochet magazine – Crochet Today! I have just purchased my third issue of this great, new mag. It’s full of wonderful patterns and great, full color photos. There is a wide variety of patterns, too. … Read More...