kyoto station.
one the greatest stations. amazing architecture. (why am i not an architect?) amazing colours mixed in with the typical grey/concrete/black/steel.
and amazing bentos. with polka dots! i/we love sushi.
my machine(s).
this is my first. she's a beauty. there are some good memories surrounding her. the search. the find. (thanks, cheryl.) the advice. (thanks, mom.) the hauling it home. (thanks, leslie.) nothing plastic on her. heavy, heavy, heavy. and i carried it from the recycle shop. just look at her. miss retro. i'm sure she's older than me. i'm not sure what to do with her now. i still love her. maybe i'll construct a little shrine. in the corner.
meet janome #2. she's basic. smooth. and reliable. (i feel like i am betraying janome #1. i still love her. i do.) not quite as stylish. but she gets the job done with few leslie frustrations. this is good. (a little trivia for you - janome means snake's eye.)
sewing for others.
a little custom order. finally finished. will be shipped soon. very soon. fingers crossed.
this material is ready for a little friday night activity. some i-was-late-getting-it-done compensation for the above custom order. no extra charge. (was waiting for that machine. sorry, harmonie!)
is this a new sewing machine I see??? Still remember searching for the old one in the shops. Glad you are enjoying my friend!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 20, 2007 at 03:02 AM
Love the fabrics. Wish I could tell what the finished items were.
Posted by: Joan | July 20, 2007 at 08:17 AM
hmmm....what you making?
i like the polka dot bentos, too.
Posted by: erin | July 20, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Oh, another Janome user! Aren't they the best little machines?! The old one is SO well-designed and totally deserves its own shrine. ;)
Posted by: Stephanie | July 20, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Found your site from Erin. She mentioned me to...
Your site is very nice, I like your photography.
I too have a thing about cool bags, totes and purses. I have to fight from buying and making more!
Posted by: marcia | July 20, 2007 at 10:16 AM
sushi with my vino would be excellent right about now!
love your old and new machine....can't wait to see what beautiful things will come from these!
Posted by: leslie | July 20, 2007 at 04:34 PM
My mum's machine is a Janome, which I learned on....and lovely fabric. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by: Jade | July 20, 2007 at 09:32 PM
I've got an Janome, their great machines. I learnt on one at school so I have always had a fondness for them. Love the fabric in the last pic, gorgeous!
Posted by: belinda | July 21, 2007 at 04:52 AM
great shots. You look busy. Wondering if you got my email a couple days ago? Polka dots are a go.
Posted by: Ella | July 22, 2007 at 11:59 PM
sorry about that! i seem to do this alot as i try to go back to where i came from.....i'll get it. oops.
Posted by: Ella | July 23, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I'm looking for an instruction manual for a Janome just like your first old Janome. Can you help? Can you say which model number it had? Thank you.
Posted by: john | October 01, 2009 at 11:20 PM