For too many years I have had a bagful of beautiful Japanese fabrics waiting for creation in my sewing room. We own a "Nishi" doll which Lew purchased at the Navy Exchange in Yokosuka during his tour in Vietnam. This model became the inspiration for the slip, kimono and hairdo I created. In the idea bag were images of sushi. After research I completed the template and directions and sent them off to Eileen, my embroiderer, who diligently mastered the work of the face in four hours including the French knots to be rice. Sushi is valued at $300. Beatrice, our granddaughter, is one of ten Randolph Union HS classmates who have been selected to go to Shizukuishi, Japan for two weeks in July. The
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