Kiku Jacket

Kiku is Japanese for Chrysanthemum. Originally destined to be a classic kimono, I've rearranged the panels and added glittery gold beads for this peachy jacket. It's in my suitcase, along with all my other jackets, trench coats, swings, blouses, pants, skirts and vests. We're off to Baltimore for the ACC Craft show , February 25-28!

Gala at the Met

I love this photo of Nina in 'Neutrino'. She's on her way to a Metropolitan Opera gala evening. 

Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!

A close up view to better show the beads and applique on Nina's jacket. 'Neutrino' was inspired by images of decaying subatomic particles . Yes! Subatomic particles leaving their spiraling trails in a bubble-chamber, another kind of pretty for sure.

In process

Pieced and beaded fronts ready to be sewn into jackets.