Super Eco Pin!

I purchased a pair of jeans the other day.

I usually have to make them short for myself. I know it's sad....

Though this time, I was looking at those pieces I cut and came up an idea~!

Yes, PINS!

I am also using scrap thread, woven pieces and leather!

Some of them have beads! (picture left has small black beads)

I love making them.

I am happy to reuse them, too!

Another side of me....

I am a SAORI weaver/instructor as well as a Taiko Drumming player.

I have been studying Taiko almost for 3 years and am now an intern of Mu Daiko.

I have my very first concert starting tonight in St. Paul, MN.

I am not in many songs, but I am helping transitions at side stages.

We have been rehearsing everynight. We have been working so hard.

I was exhausted by the end of the day everyday, but it is nice to feel that we are doing better every time we rehearse.

It's a great TEAMWORK!

Life is interesting.

I never played Taiko while in Japan for many many years and now I am playing it in Minnesota, U.S.A!!

These days, I need to take naps to get ready or rehearsals.

Of course, I am going to take a nap to get good energy!!!

Happy Taiko!

SAORI Summer bag

I have been practicing making "bags" these days and have been having FUN even though I sometimes make mistakes.

Sewing is my long time "challenge".

Though to be honest, I can sew straight!

Anyway, I finished one today.

I like it a lot!

I didn't make it for myself after all because I didn't make "mistakes".

Yeah!

So, this will go to Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend.

I have many woven pieces that are not long enough to make garments.

I am planning to make more bags with these not long enough pieces for garments.

If I keep making bags, I will be able to be good at making bags and sewing for sure!!

I will have fun making them, too!