Handmade by MashtonMashton Hi, All! I go back to Japan tomorrow for my sister's wedding.  I am very happy for their wedding.  I made wedding a gift for them. I made wedding dress by beaded decor. I was imagining my sister's wedding dress while I was making this beaded picture. Also my mother in law sent me a wedding card for my sister.  How kind! I will bring her card with my beaded picture together.

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

I like sewing and beading. I haven't made new item from beaded work for a while.
Recently I was only sewing so sometimes it is good to do different stuff.  I made a beaded stitch of tie by Japanese MIYUKI delica beads.  Miyuki's beads are great quality and have various color variations.  MIYUKI beads is must item for my projects.

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I added chain and earphone jack parts so you can use earphone jack with your phone and use the tie as a charm for your bag or phone etc. It would be good gift for Thanks Father's day!

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My items are at design archives in Winston Salem.

636 W. Fourth Street, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
(336) 602-2452 / winstonsalem@shopdesignarchives.com
Mon-Tues-Wed: Noon-6pm   Thur-Fri: Noon-7pm
Sat: 10:30-7pm   Sun: Noon-5:30pm

If you are around there please drop by!
My etsy shop will close from 16th June to 14th July for summer holiday.  I will go back to Japan during that time! I can't wait to see all my family and friends and do some shopping!

Have a nice day and enjoy Friday, Everyone!

Masumi.xo

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

  I used a Maru obi for this tote bag.  Maru obi has design on both sides and is gorgeous.  This Maru obi has Chrysanthemum, Phoenix, Japanese folding fan, Pine tree and Kikko(Hexagon) as its design.  All of these designs mean happiness.  That's why people wear Maru obi for wedding ceremony and special event.
This  article has additional meaning of the design detail. →Meaning of Japanese obi design.

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Handmade by MashtonMashton

Sewing a Japanese obi is difficult.  Sometimes the heavy material breaks your sewing machine!!!  I always appreciate my sewing machine once I finished my project. Since I moved to the US my sewing machine is best buddy!  Next week I will go back to Japan!  I can't wait!!

Have a good evening, Everyone!

Thank you for reading!

Masumi.xo