little bird kitsuke

[aimeekitty]

Today I went to kitsuke practice. I didn't have time for tea ceremony though. I've learned enough simple Japanese to be able to talk to my kimono friends about easy things like... how hot it was today (88 degrees F!). Haha... it's a small thing, but it encourages me.

Due to recent rain, there is no smog in LA now, the sky is so clear!


This little bird was checking me out. "Mine! Mine! Mine!"


I was early to kitsuke practice so I walked around the Buddhist temple it's held at a little bit. My sensei introduced me to the priest, who was really nice.


(these below are Jizo, I think?)


Today I practiced by wearing my yellow kimono again and my bamboo fukuro obi. The obi bow is called Fukura Suzume (which means "Plump Sparrow"... can you see how it looks like a fat sparrow with little wings...?) I am finally beginning to really remember how to do this one without help. The lime objime (YEAY LIME) is tied in a fuji (wisteria) knot.


Near my house are these lovely blooming trees. I'm not sure exactly what they are... I don't think they are plum, maybe they are cherry? I'm grateful that in the LA area there are so many different types of flowering trees. Once one type stops, another starts, and so on until summer (which is hot and unbearable.)


I think I might be nice to myself today and take time out to make this dress. (1952 Vogue pattern) Though I bet it will take me more than one day. I've been wanting a dress like this for a long time (inspired by Emily Temple Cute style...) I'm not sure if I want to make one out of the black Alice print first... or the off white Music Note print... hm... I should clean some first... but I hope I have time! The pattern says "average"... which probably means more than one night's work... also it had a decent amount of slipstitching which is tedious. blah.

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[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

wow, thanks so much! that means a lot coming from you! I'm using an obi aid, so I make it on the ground and then put it on my back. I tried doing it once without it (on myself) it's just such a pain. It's much better this way. Also, if you are going to an event, you can make the obi the night before and then there is less stress on the day of. :)

Did you want to take a class with her, or...? I could probably help you get in touch with her. She is not very good with email, but if you call her she will respond back. :)