To-dos, a kimono pin, and a featured seller

I'm back.

And I have far too much to do.  I realized that I have about one month to complete these tasks, before I fly off to teach a 2 week workshop at Haystack in Maine.  I think it's all doable, except perhaps the railing.  This list is not truly complete and does not include all of the endless lists that my family makes for me as well.

I've been waiting awhile to tell you about my first (and only so far) alchemy commission on Etsy.  Greygoat had posted a request for an "obidome", a kimono pin.  Obidome are tied to the sash of a kimono, so they use 2 loops, like a belt buckle, rather than traditional pin findings.  My husband and I are fans of Japanese kimono pins and related sword ornaments, so I just had to make a bid on it.  Greygoat decided on a bronze ginkgo leaf and it turned out beautifully!  She took some photos of it modeled on one of her kimono costumes.  Take a look.

It's wonderful to see the piece in context.  Thanks Greygoat for giving me the opportunity to make such a beautiful piece and for letting me see it in on a kimono. 

Greygoat is also a very talented clothing designer and seamstress.  Take a look at her satin knickers, well not exactly hers...  They are waiting to be yours  .  I really like her vintage scarf shirts.  Here's the one that I want



Ria vintage scarf top - russet, orange and golden leaves on olive green - size S-M

by greygoat
or maybe this one



Ria vintage scarf top - yellow and gold Canadian maple leaves - size S-M

by greygoat