Recently I had the opportunity to re-connect with the kind and friendly Michelle Love, an  inspired designer of clothing, costumes, belly dance ensembles, finely etched leather goods, and a variety of exquisitely designed home furnishings. Down a green and glorious path flanked with fragrant jasmine and vibrant purple clematis, she welcomed me into her place of creation. Upon entering you are met immediately with the impressive presence of her huge cutting table.  Precisely placed packets of various projects in their many stages of evolution lay stacked along the perimeter seemingly overseen by a completely serious commercial sewing machine on the opposite side of the room.

One could sense just standing there in that space that a great amount of heart and soul must have been poured into each individual garment she had created. Her surname obviously not a misnomer, she seems to infuse love and great care into everything she fashions.

And aren’t these pattern weights fantastic? She told me a friend brought them to her long ago from Burma – Very old and surprisingly heavy, their original use being opium weights – hmm – fascinating…

To see her portfolio or to consult with her regarding a special project you may have, call or email:

Michelle Love at (310) 780-6382, mlove90277@yahoo.com

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