Remembering Fukushima Event with Hinata Cafe

On Sunday, 11 March 2012,

there was a "remembering Fukushima" event organised by CCWA.

Hinata Cafe, lead by Tomoe, have opened a small stall serving cold buckwheat noodle and blend tea for supporting people.

It was a very very hot day, and not many people were walking by, but we raised about $360, and all money will be donated to the people of Fukushima.

We were pleasantly surprised to find out that the Aboriginal people were feeling remorse about the accident as we, Japanese do.

It made us realize that Aboriginal people really treasure their land and peace from their heart, and are feeling sad that the Uranium from their land had helped to build the Nuclear power station in Japan.

If we all had the same love to our land, the world can become a safe and peaceful place to live for our children and all living beings of this planet.

first and last hip pouch

I've made this hip pouch, thinking I'll be using it.

It has 2 separate pouches stitched together.

The lid closes with a twisting thing (don't know it's proper name in English),

so it's quite safe.

It has this beautiful Meisen for the back of the lid, and the front pockets.

The front pouch has a zipper pocket inside.

The centre where two pouches are joined forms another pocket.

It has a zipper pocket at the back too.

Now that I've made it and tried it, wearing it made me realize that I didn't like using hip pouch after all.

And, it was very hard sewing the inside fabric on, that I don't think I'll be making anymore of this type.

So, this is the first and last of the hip pouch!

patched apron with Meisen

I'll be helping out the Hinata cafe this Sunday for the event run by CCWA.

It's going to be verrry hot, and I made a light weight apron for the occasion.

I've patched up off cuts of Meisen antique silk kimono together.

This is the back side.

The strap crosses at the back, so there are no tying of strings to do!

Very simple apron, and useful item to have when you want to brighten up your casual wear! ; )

Pink liberty bag with a leather handle

I've just finished this bag!

I've designed its original handle with this natural leather.

Carefully hand stitched on to the bag.

This is the side pocket with an elastic entrance.

Looks complicated when you see it from top!

This is the resin charm I made of my toy poodle Mocha.

She's sitting on this transparent macaroon. ; )

A lovely little thing!

Girly bag with pink liberty

This is the next bag I'm working on.

It's not finished yet as I need to design the leather handle.

This is the Mocha with strawberry sitting on a jelly macaroon!

If there is such thing, I like to taste it! ; )

Mocha has a pink ribbon with a swarovsky on the back.

new patch bag with a leather handle

Sorry I forgot to update this bag to this blog.

I've finished the bag 2 days ago.

This is the back side of the bag.

I actually love this back side patchwork!

This hand stitching took ages!

It's about 5 star trek stories worth of work here. : )

I just love this handle!

Quite exhausted, but it was worth it!

Side pocket with a bit of Meisen on the edge.

A cute candy pocket with Meisen silk.

This white base fabric is Meisen too!

2 simple pockets inside the zipped up compartment.

working on my new patch bag

It's almost done, but it still needs a final touch.

This is the natural colour leather handle which I'll be hand sewing it today.

The leather came in a near white colour, and it didn't match well with the patchwork.

I know it will change into a nice tan colour in time, but I couldn't wait..

so, I've coated the leather using an olive oil!

I know, unbelievable, but it works!

It now has a beautiful tan with "used" look.

I love it!

The top one had it's edge shined.

Just to compare the difference between polished and unpolished edge.

This is my leather hand sewing kit!

I'll carry it to my couch and work on the bag while watching my favourite DVD, Star Trek!