It seems a long time since I wrote a post. Things have been a bit on the down side here recently for various reasons that I won't go into at the moment but if you could send a hug I would appreciate it.
Anyway, on the plus side, I have finally got my head around some of the amazing things I did in Japan and have started stitching again. I haven't started where I thought I would i.e. with something indigo, but have a lovely portable project which will use all my little pieces of Japanese silk. Some I bought in Japan, some have been gifts and some I bought here, but all are vintage/pre-loved Japanese silks.
I am making a bojagi, inspired by those made by Jean and
Nat. Jean brought one she had made to Japan with her for show and tell after
featuring it on her blog. It was even more gorgeous in real life and Janine modelled it for us.
I love the prairie points that Jean included in her bojagi and so I am using them in mine. I started by thinking I would mix my colours quite randomly, but have since decided to piece them in areas of one colour. I started with the pinks. I am using YLI Silk thread which is a dream to use and my very expensive Clover Black Gold needles (I'm using #10 applique/sharps) which are lovely although I have already broken one when going through a prairie point in a seam :-( Nothing is pressed yet, it is very much an organic work in progress. I am going to start on the greens this afternoon.
For more bojagi yumminess, hop over to
Won Ju Seo's collection.
oh your bojagi piece is looking beautiful. i have one i started a couple of years ago and i think i need to get back to it and get it finished. some beautiful fabrics in your piece.
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous, is it as soft as it looks? Big hug from us to you.
ReplyDeletebig HUGS, Lis. Hope all is well. your piece looks lovely, it is such a great way to use small, treasured scraps. thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteA lovely creation, your pinks are warm and full of colour.
ReplyDeleteHow strange to see Bryan's kitchen again!
The more I see of bojagi the more I love it, in particular its translucent/transparent qualities. I like the way your piece is evolving and the prairie points really set it off. I hope things improve for you soon and meanwhile send you a big hug xx
ReplyDeleteHere's a big hug from Sweden.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you have a nice sewing project to keep you occupied in times of trouble and worry. I spy some fans and cherry blossoms and other pinks I have seen before!!!
Beautifully put together Lis. Thanks for nudging me to bring out my bojagi ufo I started pre-Japan trip. I love your colour too. The fan piece is yummie! You know where to come for lots of hugs... XOXO
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you. Love the in-progress bojagi. I just need to get my bits organized. I did a small one with my and dyed silk indigo pieces a couple of years ago and I often get it out to hold. Keep going. I look forward to seeing the other colours you use. Keep smiling. It makes people wonder what you ave been up to.
ReplyDeleteOnly a virtual hug, sorry, hope things are getting better. The silk piece us looking fab, I SO want to touch it!
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to email you, I noticed you were gone for a while, I hope all is well now... BIG hugs from NZ
ReplyDeleteThe bojagi is beautiful so far, I am looking forward to the finished result...:O)
Hugs of course, big hugs, whenever you need them! Your Bojagi piece is looking wonderful! xx
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