Chinese phoenix knot

Traditionally, this was also how you get in and out of a qipao dress. Nowadays, qipao dresses often have zippers in the back for convenience, so these pankou knots are truly made as an accessory. You can even find some qipao dresses where the pankou knot goes all the way down the side of the dress.

The phoenix tail pankou knot is the most popular adornment on a wedding qipao. Chinese weddings are rife with symbolism, and the qipao dress is no exception. The phoenix represents the bride at a Chinese wedding so it makes perfect sense to also add the phoenix tail as a pankou knot on a wedding qipao dress. Making pankou knots have become an art form, so they range from simple single-knot pankous, to more elaborate floral designs.

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News and Insights. October 19, October 15, October 14, Leave your comment. WinterRain 14th September How do you finish it? That is the only part I am stuck on. Very nice. But when I tried to make it, I couldn't follow your directions. There were cottons, silks, blends, prints, garment fabric, upholstery fabric…absolutely everything you could ever want. David appreciates all things beautiful so he was just as taken by all of the amazing fabrics that were there as I was.

I found two fabrics that I just had to have…this time! This is exactly what I had in mind for this fabric. This is a silk taffeta. It is really difficult to get a good picture of a taffeta because of the way the light reflects. The colors in this photo do not do the fabric justice. Actually, David was the one who spotted this one and said that I needed to have it.

Gotta love a guy that tells you to buy fabric for the heck of it. Well, I need to go now and brave the wind and rain that is still coming down.

The Y took delivery of their sewing machines for the sewing classes on Monday and I, ummm, must learn how to use them before I try to teach students how to use them! Have a great week everyone and for those of you in HK, it would be a good week to do indoor activities!

Than spending time around fabric! I walk around and touch every fabric that catches my eye. There are so many beautiful fabrics. I was looking for my drapy linen and found it…in two colors no less! And then there were the impulse buys. Besides being incredible colors, this fabric reminded me of a Monet painting. And then there is this primary color stripe. The vibrancy of the stripes is great and the color hues they matched together are perfect.

I can see a summer dress made out of this or a nice tunic and skirt. Fortunately common sense prevailed and I got myself out of there before I needed to buy a suitcase to pack home all of my yard goods. The way I figure, if I leave some fabric for next time, it gives me a reason to go back and find other surprises lurking in those tightly packed stalls!

The reason I was at the Y yesterday was to talk about the sewing classes. I knew people were interested in sewing, however, the number of people interested has taken me by surprise. The first two courses are full and have been for nearly a week! We have added more day courses and, for those who work, have added evening sessions. We are in the process of formalizing the new dates.

There are people already on the waiting list for the new classes so if you, or someone you know, is interested, have them call the Y immediately and get their name on the waiting list. If the next classes follow suit of the first, they will be full nearly as soon as they go on-line.

Last Friday was our first gathering of Baubles and Knots. Great group of people and we all had a joyous time talking and catching up. I finished a shell pearl necklace which I thoroughly love. These are large pill shape pearls in the colors of brown, bronze and dark green.

They go perfectly with so many things that I have. Because of a scheduling conflict, the next meeting of Baubles and Knots will be changed from 30 September to 5 October.

But why not mark your calendar now! I finished the Sewing Basics curriculum last weekend and it turned out to be quite a weighty document. Fortunately, I have all of the Knotting Basics information complete so have put knotting on the back burner for the moment. But not too far back! I have attempted to come up with some new projects and concepts for the experienced knotters as well as basic classes for the beginners. So stay tuned.

I have been busily working on the curriculum for the Autumn sewing classes. The Intro to Sewing class is going to be fun; lots of terms, techniques and skills will be learned. The process of setting up these sewing classes has been good for me. In attempting to give a complete from A to Z introduction into the world of sewing, I have had to stop and really think about everything that I do right down to how to turn a corner before pressing it.

It is always good to go back and be a student even if it is with a subject that you know well. I was in NZ this past week and in the month since I was last there, the weather has warmed and Spring has started happening.

These daffodils are all grouped together in one area and when they bloom it is stunning. I saved these bulbs from a friends yard years ago. He could not see the benefit in flowers and the only thing he wanted growing in his yard was a tree and some grass. I was successful in getting him to leave these bulbs alone until it was the right time of year to dig them out.

Some plants love hard, cold winters and with the one we just had in NZ, the plants are going to be in rare form this year. I have a group class on Wednesday to make knotted bookmarks. I have penned together private knotting classes for the Autumn and will have the schedule with me on Friday if anyone is interested in seeing what is up coming.

Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Inspired Phoenix Creativity lives in all of us…. Leave a comment I sure am! Leave a comment And that has been my blog for the first half of this year. Everyone take care and enjoy the remainder of the summer! Leave a comment I am well and truly back into the swing now. All from me for this week. Enjoy your week everyone and may it be filled with fun! Until next week…. Take care everyone….

Here is a preview of some of the things I will have on sale… …and hopefully a lot more! Have a great week everyone…. Leave a comment Apologies for my silence last week. Leave a comment Than spending time around fabric! I was up at the YWCA yesterday and got a picture of the table runner. Time to go and do some more paper shuffling at my desk! Have a great week everyone!