Discover the vibrant and exotic flavours of Vietnamese cuisine. Waking up to rain and cold today was a bit daunting, especially after yesterday’s sunshine and…
Vietnam’s beauty
Vietnam’s beauty Some places are so beautiful, everything is a photo to keep. The luscious greenery of Vietnam, the vivid crafts, even when you are…
Up-cycled Vietnamese textiles
Up-cycled Vietnamese textiles and Gillian in action. Anyone who knows @gilliantravis knows she is always in motion. Great energy and enthusiasm. Look at her jacket…. all travel…
Sunday- Fun day.
Sunday- Fun day. Sunday is my Fun Day. Creative stuff, no office work.My office is in my house….. I have busy weeks in the office…
Vietnam inspired jacket.
Vietnam inspired jacket. I’ve got a minute to work on my Vietnam inspired jacket. Red floral cloth, the same used in Green H’mong applique for…
Vietnamese Markets
Vietnamese Markets are full of activity.-Time to sell- a chat and smile works best, get their attention and have some fun.-Also good to work on…
Foodie Ramblings
Foodie Ramblings Food is a huge part of what you remember about a place. Or it is for me….. Here are a few stories and…
Indigo in Vietnam
Indigo in Vietnam – Black H’mong techniques and Green H’mong techniques. Same, same but different. Trying to make notes to understand it, but it is…
Inspired by Vietnamese textile Upcycling
Inspired by Vietnamese textile Upcycling I’ve raided my stash of fabrics to work on a jacket inspired by all the lovely looks and upcycled textiles…
The Fabric Stash
The Fabric Stash Use it up? Buy more, just for a raining day? I have been going through my fabric stash…. wondering what I want…
Travel Journals
Travel Journals.A great way to record your journeyA great way to take time and see into this new place you are visiting.It is true we…
Vietnam- Travel to Quilt Question
Vietnam- Travel to Quilt Question Great Question this morning. “I am curious how the “make” days work. What sort of space is it? Do we…