Stork scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop and this one was especially fun to make. I love the dramatic stork design and loved combining it with the red border on either end of the scarf. Both fabrics come from vintage Japanese kimonos which I have pieced together to create something new and dramatic.

The main print of this scarf comes from a cotton kimono and it was used for the sleeves of the kimono. The storks are on a dramatic sage green colour background. The red fabric comes form a different kimono and has a soft geometric design.

For the back of the scarf I used a vintage black kimono fabric that adds drama to the bright colours.

Touches of orange leaves and berries contrast with the green of the background.

The scarf makes a great addition to any outfit and would make a great gift for a Japanophile. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an option gift message included.

Kimono scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop. I really enjoy choosing the fabrics and piecing them together. Each one is made from a vintage Japanese kimono fabric that I have collected on my travels.

This kimono scarf is made from a combination of pink, red and cream kimono fabrics.

The motifs include painterly blossom, stylised blossom and a lovely outline geometric design.

The kimono scarf can look totally different depending on how you wear it. It is double-sided  which means that it has multiple different looks.

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Purple passion

 This stunner is made from a selection of kimono fabrics I collected whilst living in Japan. I lived there for four years and amassed an amazing collection of kimono fabrics that I picked up from the shrine sales around Tokyo. It was so much fun to forage through the array of kimonos the vendors had on offer at these sales and I got to know my favourite sellers. I usually homed in on the kimonos that came in bright colours with bold motifs and these patterns and colours lend themselves to creating stunning accessories such as clutch bags and scarves. This is the latest addition to my Etsy shop.

This scarf incorporates at least six different kimono fabrics in varying shades of purple. Some are quite simple in design, others are more intricate and have touches of metallic gold.

Each fabric piece has been carefully considered in its placement - this is the part I really enjoy! Top stitching helps to keep the pieces lying neat and flat.

I love the fact that the scarf changes significantly in look depending on how you wear it and how it is draped around the neck.

The reverse of this scarf has a dramatic magenta butterfly fabric.

This kimono scarf is double sided.

My favourite motif on this silk scarf is this beautifully big chrysanthemum design. I love the vibrant red centre and the touches of metallic gold.

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Blue Jeans

My nautical-inspired coin purse was recently featured in this 'Blue jeans' Etsy treasury by Chouette Fille. Click on any image to find out more.

cheekyleopard $16.00	CelesteLaurenD... $104.00	JulieAnnArt $4.00	terrafiedcloth... $48.00
TangledTies $11.00	secretlake $40.00	thebigharumph $10.00	fibrous $25.00
SilkPurseSowsE... $6.00	latenightdrawi... $80.00	LoveLittleDarl... $23.00	theswanlake $28.00
createdbyhanna... $10.00	trepuntozeroci... $10.00	kupukupuhome $22.00	handmadeinhigh... $22.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Summer spirit

'Summer Spirit' by JillianReneDecor

My anchor coin purse was just featured in this beautiful treasury on Etsy. Click on any image to find out more.

Raceytay $15.00	EcoShag $24.50	SterlingNielse... $15.00	trulyenchanted $16.00
airyobsessions $12.75	stonesartisanj... $98.00	LoftFullOfGood... $12.00	greengrass2 $32.00
SassyStitchesb... $10.00	becaruns $18.50	MeshuMaSH $15.00	etherealflower... $8.00
HoneyPieDesign $54.00	crimsonandfinc... $28.50	cheekyleopard $14.00	PrettyTape $4.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Berry pretty

'so berry pretty.' by noellabeautyworks

My coin purse was recently featured in this beautifully juicy treasury. Click on any image to find out more.

LoftFullOfGood... $14.00	EyePoetryPhoto... $30.00	SweetSapling $8.00	aubepine $33.00
Fairyfolk $12.00	londontierney $6.50	MilkandHoneyHa... $124.00	SophieGoldswor... $20.00
SusieQsbathand... $3.50	digitalfield $3.50	Blushie $8.00	CreatureCollar... $17.00
cheekyleopard $14.00	DianasTreasure... $25.00	studmuffins $7.00	YarnandWhimsy $42.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.