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Hand Stitching with Kimono Silk

I have been busy working on a new project that is made with silk fabric from vintage kimonos.

This image shows is the current status and I am happy to report that it is almost finished.  I only have a bit more stitching to do.

In the beginning this [...]

Many Mini’s

I have quite a few mini art pieces just waiting to be shared.  I am not sure they are complete.  A few hand stitches are likely to be added.  Sizes are under 4×5″.

New Find-Hand Dyed Embroidery Floss

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I found the most fabulous hand dyed embroidery floss on EBAY.  Nancy has a huge selection of colors and gives excellent fast service.  This is my first order and I will definitely order [...]

2009 Wrap up

As 2009 comes to an end I must admit I am happy to wrap up this year and start fresh in 2010.  First, won’t it be much easier to say “twenty-ten” instead of “two thousand nine”?

2009 made me stop,literally, and really look at my life and my future in new ways that were [...]