THANK YOU THANK YOU! for showing this in real life. I just got the book and have been completely intimidated, but your blog is an inspiration. Keep it up and know you have a new fan!
nikki | 05.01.09 - 7:41 am | #

i truly believe this is about the best, most beautiful skirt i have EVER seen. true.
kirsten | Homepage | 11.20.07 - 9:50 am | #

I have a copy of that book too. It's amazing! But I have'nt made anything from it yet. Since I've had it for a year maybe I should!!
Jason | Homepage | 04.05.07 - 12:51 pm | #

Oooo yum! Brilliant! etc...
If you ever get inspired to make something similar to sell on etsy you've got a buyer (hint hint).
Carson | Homepage | 08.16.06 - 10:06 am | #

I loooove that skirt. L.O.V.E. it.
Meg | Homepage | 05.01.06 - 10:00 am | #

wow, beautiful picture and long story! :-)
Hanna | Homepage | 04.25.06 - 4:40 am | #

woh! that looks very technical! Please show us what it looks like on... pleeeaase... Melbourne sounds like the place to be for fabrics
Carly | Homepage | 04.24.06 - 2:16 am | #

This skirt is awesome, and such a great talent you have to produce something so beautifully unique. I have saved Pattern magic as a flickr fave, as we hope to get to Japan this year. Anything else you are going to try from it? would love to see.
samantha | Homepage | 04.24.06 - 12:40 am | #

amazing, beautiful and gorgeous. I am not worthy!
aj | Homepage | 04.22.06 - 11:53 pm | #

i just love the japanes patterns, but i havent found them jet here in Holland. It really looks great!
astrid persons | Homepage | 04.22.06 - 5:49 pm | #

I love your blog!!!....and I love all things Japanese...I ordered patern magic...after seeing it on your blog....it's on it's way..I can't wait !
Denise Lee | Homepage | 04.21.06 - 4:31 am | #

finish the skirt FIRST! It's fantastic, thanks for sharing your creative process.
kirsty | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 6:46 pm | #

I love the skirt, so beautiful, and so inspiring... I can't wait to see it completed.
tweetlestar | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 11:20 am | #

Well, you already know how I feel about you doing this - super awe inspired!! I think you've picked a perfect material, and the quality will work with you on the shaping, and to see someone actually make the boxes - yippee! I had originally put that book back because I though it would be so complicated, but gave in to temptation last night and bought at Kinokuniya.

I can't wait to see this in person!
Alison | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 11:04 am | #

Oooh, interesting, i'm looking forward to seeing it in person. I feel the need to sew now.
Nichola | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 10:15 am | #

wow di, i'm in awe, your skirt looks amazing, thanks for sharing the creative process...
sarah | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 9:39 am | #

ooh, can't wait to see this one finished! looks absolutely super cool!
kris | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 7:49 am | #

Love the book, so full of inspiring ideas, and love your take on the boxes.
Mardel | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 6:55 am | #

can't wait to see your progress on this. looks like this skirt will be pretty special!
shobhana | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 12:46 am | #