tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276158172397466542024-03-06T07:34:47.962+11:00Japan Craft JournalA resource for lovers of Japanese craftKristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-56349640979940288832009-12-21T23:39:00.007+11:002010-03-14T21:16:43.743+11:00come home. this japanese magazine is so lovely. lovely. now that i am back in japan for a month holiday i bought the latest copy. and fell in love with the magazine all over again. it's full of great home decorating inspiration. and good ideas for decorating your crafty nooks. there's quite a building furniture projects. some wooden ones. and some made out of pipes. very clever. i'm anxious for h-kun to give these a go.in this issue comes with a really nice notebook designed by orne de feuilles. there is also a couple of pages about nippori textile town in tokyo with a cute little map. and there is a section on how to remake a men:s white dress shirt. with a few great ideas.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjknnlCVU-qVvlxN-9Q4fumToRq9tc0VY4lDaBKs9Gb-ZeAA7spDuaFGF-LaSmJ19Mg5aVZgCvg0StA-fr9xWdcc7VK0-rzaRma843SWDle6ZmfPtI0TV0j1eSLD4KUUIT74LF2oC9T4/s1600-h/DSC_1128.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417670182376619330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjknnlCVU-qVvlxN-9Q4fumToRq9tc0VY4lDaBKs9Gb-ZeAA7spDuaFGF-LaSmJ19Mg5aVZgCvg0StA-fr9xWdcc7VK0-rzaRma843SWDle6ZmfPtI0TV0j1eSLD4KUUIT74LF2oC9T4/s400/DSC_1128.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div><div>if you are interested in seeing more photos or purchasing this magazine, please <a href="http://goodness.typepad.com/japanese_goodness/2009/12/come-home-volume-18-for-sale.html">click here</a>. </div></div></div>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-67273593576039954652009-12-09T20:27:00.004+11:002009-12-09T20:35:44.093+11:00Just our thingJennifer over at <a href="http://movinghands.wordpress.com/">Moving Hands </a>has just <a href="http://movinghands.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/catalog-of-handcraft-shops-in-tokyo/">posted </a>about a book she picked up at her local library in Tokyo. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1Rny13E-2aWcymAnlr_adY3q8JUWYCOVg0GPLFI4KxOM_DKQXoeA3KgK-oUTcDkky7-L8fW21KLXVh4KbwQVIUBmG90Bx3L-de_Xx1o279SE7H8jTHws297mSpEKGSQ8gQXB1VSijYU/s1600-h/Moving+Hands.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413166840745199586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1Rny13E-2aWcymAnlr_adY3q8JUWYCOVg0GPLFI4KxOM_DKQXoeA3KgK-oUTcDkky7-L8fW21KLXVh4KbwQVIUBmG90Bx3L-de_Xx1o279SE7H8jTHws297mSpEKGSQ8gQXB1VSijYU/s400/Moving+Hands.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The book is a guide to all the crafty stores to be found around Tokyo. What a lovely idea. It looks like it's all in Japanese, which might not help most of us, but the pictures look enticing nonetheless.<br /><br />Now I'd love a local library where Japanese craft books were available in abundance to borrow.Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-18959638096699893802009-05-16T20:46:00.003+10:002009-05-16T21:20:45.379+10:00Japanese craft shopping in Bangkok<div>I was recently in Bangkok and stumbled across several stores selling Japanese goodies. I thought I would share my sources, if you find yourself in that neck of the woods.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bangkok has two Kinokuniya book stores. But only the branch inside the Isetan department store sells Japanese craft books and Magazines. This has taken me two trips to find this out. So don't bother checking out the branch in the Siam paragon unless your after english titles. The prices are higher than the Yen jacket prices . But still quite reasonable and nothing beats flicking through these gorgeous books in person. </div><div><br /></div><div>Kinokuniya (Inside Isetan)</div><div>2nd floor, Central world plaza</div><div>Bangkok (nearest BTS - chidlom)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/3535367366_8672f55ac6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/3535367366_8672f55ac6.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Another great shop is Loft. This japanese store can be found in many cities across the globe. Lots of cute stationary and kawaii items. You will also find Blythe dolls and holga cameras here. <div><br /></div><div>Loft</div><div>3rd floor, Siam Discovery Center</div><div>Bangkok (nearest BTS - Siam)</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3535364198_b9691d5803.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3535364198_b9691d5803.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Muji</div><div><br /></div><div>You will find a <a href="http://www.muji.com/">Muji</a> concept store within the Zen department store. Beautiful clothes and homewares with a simple, natural aesthetic. </div><div><br /></div><div>Muji</div><div>Inside the Zen department store, Central world plaza </div><div>Bangkok (closest BTS chidlom)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Only the linen in the image below is Japanese. But the cottons which are manufactured in Thailand are lovely too. You will find a good selection of fabrics at the Fabric house. I stumbled onto this store when exiting Kinokuniya. The prices are extremely reasonable and the quality is superb. Cottons 85baht a metre and linen ranges from 375-295baht a metre.</div><div><br /></div><div>The fabric house</div><div>2nd floor, Central world plaza</div><div>Bangkok (nearest BTS chidlom)</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/3534544335_794506842e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/3534544335_794506842e.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634113599331168666noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-82261729151434981942009-04-18T11:16:00.003+10:002009-04-18T11:21:28.181+10:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCeOo7afIUWJqFetly8FPgWPYtHS6Rrg5IJl4765Jp3e3DZRaWB7XIoRTYSh3zo_kMDRpRqaP5x8zB6E3gvUdypuygZzewFB9IoFlr0fba3uBXqzO-nsr-qIXM-OpByLH49jeMgBjx18/s1600-h/50off.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCeOo7afIUWJqFetly8FPgWPYtHS6Rrg5IJl4765Jp3e3DZRaWB7XIoRTYSh3zo_kMDRpRqaP5x8zB6E3gvUdypuygZzewFB9IoFlr0fba3uBXqzO-nsr-qIXM-OpByLH49jeMgBjx18/s400/50off.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325834834311757186" /></a><br />i will be closing down<a href="http://alittlegoodness.etsy.com"> my little shop of japanese goodness</a>. next tuesday. because i am leaving japan. moving back to canada. with my japanese fella. i will miss country. and culture. immensely. if you are interested in a bit of japanese culture ... wander over to my blog: http://goodness.typepad.com . i have been posting about things i love and will miss from japan. from a to z. <div><br /></div>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-90705604708058378492009-03-31T10:34:00.007+11:002009-03-31T23:31:01.804+11:00Kobe Shopsi was in kobe on the weekend. just for a few hours. but i made the most of it. i got out<a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=627615817239746654&postID=2446222957699239944"> that book </a>from the last post. and found some shops to visit. my favorites being a pair of sister shops. they are both small. full of charcter. and styled just perfectly. just what i like.<br /><br />the first is called<em> rollo stock</em>. and is the kind of shop i would love to own. they have a good mix of imported (and some japanese) fabric, trim and buttons. oh, i am in love. everything is just perfect. it was hard to stop spending my money.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ePpeCy1qVGdzq8rw5AqzOfugyFh6UeAcF00X6FhdceEZ6JXzc5XNwvB3PYS7pOQuaGCOloHzWzJnnDWm_2u9K9jHzrJy1GmpQAiEAdZyxE07tOacayDsSNzY0Mg4CbZ0pqHkDiEwb-o/s1600-h/DSC_0206.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319130719721782242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ePpeCy1qVGdzq8rw5AqzOfugyFh6UeAcF00X6FhdceEZ6JXzc5XNwvB3PYS7pOQuaGCOloHzWzJnnDWm_2u9K9jHzrJy1GmpQAiEAdZyxE07tOacayDsSNzY0Mg4CbZ0pqHkDiEwb-o/s400/DSC_0206.JPG" border="0" /></a> here is the tape section. mostly imported from europe. oh, i am in love with all of it.<br /><br /><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXwmmroHCmzjBC4quBYuSZd89w7_xweePJrEh6N5rDYSA15xpf5vrG6mMUL2xgoJH2HYwUiMfGIJo1u6fZm8phaqHLNtz9Fy7vpyFIT_ekCsB3IYy8f_3A56M2qNkS-V88wj65l3ULRE/s1600-h/DSC_0201.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319130718269480530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXwmmroHCmzjBC4quBYuSZd89w7_xweePJrEh6N5rDYSA15xpf5vrG6mMUL2xgoJH2HYwUiMfGIJo1u6fZm8phaqHLNtz9Fy7vpyFIT_ekCsB3IYy8f_3A56M2qNkS-V88wj65l3ULRE/s400/DSC_0201.JPG" border="0" /></a> the second shop is around the corner. and was opened after the first shop got too busy. this shop is called <em>rollo</em>. and this shop has mostly antique buttons and beads. my gosh. </p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jFgOa0LxC8X5-VoHfuPVJdIJpRKzbGxe6dHQMKkcWR05p5m-3vppZhrrF_brgCYsmaq1FIysqTl-fs8hUgKnpA7YG9N_BOCFH6anx1JTBr_62a_-TFT2MyRy_uAwfwkUAY2VFl8AymA/s1600-h/DSC_0187.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319130714009307522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jFgOa0LxC8X5-VoHfuPVJdIJpRKzbGxe6dHQMKkcWR05p5m-3vppZhrrF_brgCYsmaq1FIysqTl-fs8hUgKnpA7YG9N_BOCFH6anx1JTBr_62a_-TFT2MyRy_uAwfwkUAY2VFl8AymA/s400/DSC_0187.JPG" border="0" /></a> h-kun and i had a wonderful time looking at all the little treasures. in this busy little shop. and i found a few to bring home. well, a few more than a few. i hope to get back there again someday. </p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfI5e1wRZ9NoOUbuBDwFUVQT_fdE0MURgSmqtRjdeVPkBapSJaF4V9AtaHGbkhvaiPjOgIRhLKiLBsZpuk39z3Fjbwu7RhZ4o9wo_FxdnzDaPeB-vNsso07LsmgBsMUFqGtmrvTgy8P9c/s1600-h/DSC_0193.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319130092963703282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfI5e1wRZ9NoOUbuBDwFUVQT_fdE0MURgSmqtRjdeVPkBapSJaF4V9AtaHGbkhvaiPjOgIRhLKiLBsZpuk39z3Fjbwu7RhZ4o9wo_FxdnzDaPeB-vNsso07LsmgBsMUFqGtmrvTgy8P9c/s400/DSC_0193.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />if you ever get down to kobe. make sure you stop by these shops. you will not be disappointed. to get there take the JR train to the motomachi station. you can find a map of how to get there on their website. </p><p><a href="http://www.tit-rollo.com/">http://www.tit-rollo.com/</a></p><p></p>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-24462229576992399442009-01-27T00:35:00.006+11:002009-01-27T12:22:51.199+11:00come home magazines are one of the best things at the book shops over here in japan. they're full of so much inspiration. and the design is so natural. so simple. and so inviting. well, they put out a shop and cafe guide book for japan. and there are so many great finds in there. hidden gems.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00t6Dn23a8PbU_DsOSUmhNvymn-c3dP7Y9XKd3-FCGJnIUfQr_457l6ezTYW8yfi6zVEHXhqwIY03yv3VYcCax6_Cu42TaMa5ktt0Ow1eO9q-oXnRgETGHw_Je2dk_U6VeatdxIdDB40/s1600-h/DSC_0295.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295596791953928626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00t6Dn23a8PbU_DsOSUmhNvymn-c3dP7Y9XKd3-FCGJnIUfQr_457l6ezTYW8yfi6zVEHXhqwIY03yv3VYcCax6_Cu42TaMa5ktt0Ow1eO9q-oXnRgETGHw_Je2dk_U6VeatdxIdDB40/s400/DSC_0295.JPG" border="0" /></a> the first half of the book is focused on tokyo. full of pictures. and maps. since most visitors to japan spend a bit of time in tokyo ... i scanned some of those pages and put them on flickr. <em>see the flickr button to the right</em>. everything is in japanese. but if you see something you like then just ask the hotel staff. or your friends over here. and they can point you in the right direction. i hope. there are also some shops in kyoto, kobe, fukuoka, and the tokai area. <em>if you'd like your own copy of the book, just let me know. i can hook you up. quite easily. </em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlx9PRVo7tXZQb7ltJUlLzBgE9MWKW_Y-WJ0XzRdBGmVFbJZOuops2MJSZMQGO8WeWkwmxO8BeZJ75gHvPUEhqPcfa6u0GQw3PWUv0731R7vLJHTuhMjzoKRIgpvWYt4Qw5ilhsQteAc/s1600-h/DSC_0309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295596789096876162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlx9PRVo7tXZQb7ltJUlLzBgE9MWKW_Y-WJ0XzRdBGmVFbJZOuops2MJSZMQGO8WeWkwmxO8BeZJ75gHvPUEhqPcfa6u0GQw3PWUv0731R7vLJHTuhMjzoKRIgpvWYt4Qw5ilhsQteAc/s400/DSC_0309.JPG" border="0" /></a> and this is the come home magazine. that inspired the shop and cafe book.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnAZa7nfNrdEp9_PW0IBPkPkfty8DQyhpxAUkWeh6nJtmm0k97P5ZnW8VKWO42EMBmtPHrSe50wFjD6Js_VsPpjNgH4Hnc9T8ECwLVLDe2yjGmjc-rg1KQ2SXd-g7nH7hMR80viXmN0g/s1600-h/DSC_0313.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295596783957278210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnAZa7nfNrdEp9_PW0IBPkPkfty8DQyhpxAUkWeh6nJtmm0k97P5ZnW8VKWO42EMBmtPHrSe50wFjD6Js_VsPpjNgH4Hnc9T8ECwLVLDe2yjGmjc-rg1KQ2SXd-g7nH7hMR80viXmN0g/s400/DSC_0313.JPG" border="0" /></a> these magazines are lovely. lovely. full of so many ideas for your home. for your clothing style. mixed with a bit of crafting. and cooking. i love them. and so do many others. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">*** since some of you are interested in getting come home magazines. and others might be. here is my email address. alittlegoodness@gmail.com . if you email me then i will get back to you with prices and such. **</span></div></div>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-75828010094518041942008-12-27T17:22:00.008+11:002008-12-27T17:40:28.102+11:00100 yen stores<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYltEOwjwVzdLZiErwX7nadHAoXJ86mwPiaSvUigYpid6GcvGJFIQUjmIp0pTR4P3VFru8f_CpaACE37ec9s_XKA0GZJRsCT43Y1mQvmeL8J5Y5MzXydUNNUDnhRn8-8RSkcbIb_NXwzY/s1600-h/100yen+store.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284355296024415106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYltEOwjwVzdLZiErwX7nadHAoXJ86mwPiaSvUigYpid6GcvGJFIQUjmIp0pTR4P3VFru8f_CpaACE37ec9s_XKA0GZJRsCT43Y1mQvmeL8J5Y5MzXydUNNUDnhRn8-8RSkcbIb_NXwzY/s200/100yen+store.jpg" border="0" /></a>I had read about 100 yen stores on a few people's blogs, so when I came out of the subway and saw one just up the road I went exploring. (Look for the red logo - you'll come across them here and there.) The store was great. It sold very basic items from potato peelers to stationery, and everything in between.<br /><div></div><br /><div>I couldn't resist quite a few stackable plastic containers - the perfect size for storing threads and other sewing bits and pieces in my studio.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bRvyoyNhX0BEYrFNAJVBIyo_3rb46SKIqf70KCBUTTGA9umvniP3oCmJFNuJv1cCugrkVDCnOf6o37ht5JwpNqyGc47dV-HZcPiJIwNY1CxZCk6yoTs6aBxOY2gufFlh-rOQ4K0fm0A/s1600-h/candy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284352641566800146" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bRvyoyNhX0BEYrFNAJVBIyo_3rb46SKIqf70KCBUTTGA9umvniP3oCmJFNuJv1cCugrkVDCnOf6o37ht5JwpNqyGc47dV-HZcPiJIwNY1CxZCk6yoTs6aBxOY2gufFlh-rOQ4K0fm0A/s320/candy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div>They weren't the most practical thing to bring home in a suitcase, but they made it safely - stashed with this colourful Japanese candy that is simply too pretty to eat.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_wXO57R9s7eAOxNFFwhltddLPGXuFH0FJQp5nKNg4V5LQZASoe0HMy9vH9UigTkyrEfvlyteHx42UP-yzUJAKqr8XOuIv6xP0JL3_UsboPWnGvEpHu2dzdk47acv_CnxbBQzoJwUl6o/s1600-h/100yen+stackable+boxes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284353153685963954" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_wXO57R9s7eAOxNFFwhltddLPGXuFH0FJQp5nKNg4V5LQZASoe0HMy9vH9UigTkyrEfvlyteHx42UP-yzUJAKqr8XOuIv6xP0JL3_UsboPWnGvEpHu2dzdk47acv_CnxbBQzoJwUl6o/s320/100yen+stackable+boxes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>I also found my way to Daiso - possibly the mother of all 100 yen stores - on Takeshita Dori in Harajuku. See <a href="http://www.askingfortrouble.org/crafts/2007/12/06/tokyo-shopping-guide-daiso/">Marceline's blog </a>for excellent directions and details. It was very busy when I was there and I was already laden down with a few shopping bags; so I found it hard to make my way around the store. I did pick up some cute coloured paper packs, which I plan to use making some things out of a Japanese craft book I picked up on paper cutting.<br /><br /></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEg1WgLAYNWtuIS1rhc1-mm_WK0Vu7Lhsjtp-eoauYR7iDa-IiXwqozjhShgnz4Abl0Jn4WjQvT2EppdkJaSBQewlMxdEONvW91GJJCkbOKn4-5odziFXB9N0JzDybpAJT4p5lXlwBv40/s1600-h/coloured+card.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284354911057817522" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEg1WgLAYNWtuIS1rhc1-mm_WK0Vu7Lhsjtp-eoauYR7iDa-IiXwqozjhShgnz4Abl0Jn4WjQvT2EppdkJaSBQewlMxdEONvW91GJJCkbOKn4-5odziFXB9N0JzDybpAJT4p5lXlwBv40/s320/coloured+card.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-26173804508836005362008-12-11T11:52:00.008+11:002008-12-11T12:03:27.991+11:00Okadaya<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHa2axQaG48EcitB2QcQ43r_qkSrDp4eFIOCwGETVQ10Lu_fpvdiViwYzA4_etd0ikIaSLXgFWk512jc-6KL6cGkrE3PIlyjjM-fZkbE_6J01qPqUHOcdAt8YwoQUABLDIQwj5c85kIac/s1600-h/okadaya.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278329890471591634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHa2axQaG48EcitB2QcQ43r_qkSrDp4eFIOCwGETVQ10Lu_fpvdiViwYzA4_etd0ikIaSLXgFWk512jc-6KL6cGkrE3PIlyjjM-fZkbE_6J01qPqUHOcdAt8YwoQUABLDIQwj5c85kIac/s320/okadaya.jpg" border="0" /></a>Last time I was in Tokyo I struggled to find Okadaya, despite good directions (this seemed to be a pattern with me). This time I was determined to find it, after reading good things about it. <div><div></div><br /><div>I took a photo of the well signed store (how could I have missed it) so anyone else trying to locate it knows what to spot. This red sign is what to look for when you come out of the East Exit of Shinjuku station.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Okadaya is in two buildings - each of about 6 levels. One building contains fabric of all descriptions, the other contains all the extra bits you need to sew, knit, bead, and craft your little heart out with.<br /><br />My favourite floor was the craft book floor (right at the top). I think it had the best craft book selection I'd seen anywhere, with multiple copies of each book. Sadly, there was a "no photos" sign up so I can't show you the proof.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />For the knitters there was also a whole yarn floor.</div></div>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-71901693931275391472008-12-04T22:09:00.006+11:002008-12-05T17:34:28.154+11:00Dressmaking patterns<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq337bIJyBYuJypcbnduV0_iCw3g4ZNdhGwbkp-yxVWC_Nlda6PY5-zJPpwi8K9uumjcRmP6QmuOgfU0OPsw5gXA_ehT_oqMAIimkv03D-CF5rCxR4BdE29ZhyOwr7IIUclR1SeNU4c60/s1600-h/patterns.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275890995208212402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq337bIJyBYuJypcbnduV0_iCw3g4ZNdhGwbkp-yxVWC_Nlda6PY5-zJPpwi8K9uumjcRmP6QmuOgfU0OPsw5gXA_ehT_oqMAIimkv03D-CF5rCxR4BdE29ZhyOwr7IIUclR1SeNU4c60/s320/patterns.jpg" border="0" /></a>Has anyone seen these patterns? I spied these at a few shops in Nippori's fabric street, including Tomato. The images and styling were very cute. The patterns were for fairly basic children's garments so would be ideal for beginners. <div><br /><div></div><div>If anyone knows whether you can buy them online, please drop us a line at Japan Craft Journal? It would be a great resource to share. I think I recognised one of the images from a craft book. Maybe they are related.</div><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Update</span>: An anonymous blog reader has very kindly left a link to the </em><a href="http://www.m-pattern.com/catalog/Sun%20Planning/catalog_sunpla01.html"><em>site for these patterns</em></a><em>. Thank you, whoever you are!<br /></em><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-32191501044427624612008-12-04T10:49:00.013+11:002008-12-04T11:03:13.139+11:00TomatoYes, Tomato is that good. Thank you to all the bloggers who talked about this store. It proved well worth the visit. I've never seen so many women buying fabric. Home dressmaking is alive and well in Japan.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3Xz8ankw5kNs97Dqt6wKZCXqLOiHvzsmYczgGXsb6Lj2NJ_oPcvuTdSpEHT84vFJGBQ-DNlyZVqkoXYOxsasi4RJgETlumcY6wUUw8SwpPhw5yst0k8vlejQ0lqKi5qkVbSXv4CjgsI/s1600-h/nippori+map.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275715777736685138" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3Xz8ankw5kNs97Dqt6wKZCXqLOiHvzsmYczgGXsb6Lj2NJ_oPcvuTdSpEHT84vFJGBQ-DNlyZVqkoXYOxsasi4RJgETlumcY6wUUw8SwpPhw5yst0k8vlejQ0lqKi5qkVbSXv4CjgsI/s320/nippori+map.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Nippori is easy too get to - just take the JR Yamanote line. This map is just outside the East exit of the station (head for the North exit first, then signs to the East exit will appear). If you click on this map you can see it in more detail.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdj0-MChFJ4PQxgHTucx6DXVQP4-wE1pX-Ye6uxoUOrcGTixMqm7XzbDBClfa-QFvA5pjd8qYrPoUKGRu4N46vbcK4yuaXjwj3QLgOK82sopogW5TjU9rMrN8rLCgBEbDFR9CmdIOjQg/s1600-h/tomato+pinks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275716336125111298" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdj0-MChFJ4PQxgHTucx6DXVQP4-wE1pX-Ye6uxoUOrcGTixMqm7XzbDBClfa-QFvA5pjd8qYrPoUKGRu4N46vbcK4yuaXjwj3QLgOK82sopogW5TjU9rMrN8rLCgBEbDFR9CmdIOjQg/s320/tomato+pinks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Whether you are a dressmaker, a crafter or a quilter, you are bound to be happy with the selection on offer. My favourite floor was the 4th floor. The 5th floor was also interesting with great bag handles, braids and the like.<br /><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBUa41MK_B0_SHZeVeTngELUf1USNJJrvJ0mIxu9sZjCT2EoBeNMAVv-CYQ8nDxdNorZQY48gz1pYNHshUmNPwM5Ptls1z_wKE3-9sjVQtqYoQbxdJyqXDhzt6E3ytX7ipQOR6YEMeaY/s1600-h/tomato+fabrics.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275716498768065058" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBUa41MK_B0_SHZeVeTngELUf1USNJJrvJ0mIxu9sZjCT2EoBeNMAVv-CYQ8nDxdNorZQY48gz1pYNHshUmNPwM5Ptls1z_wKE3-9sjVQtqYoQbxdJyqXDhzt6E3ytX7ipQOR6YEMeaY/s320/tomato+fabrics.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>There was oodles of linen in all weights and colours. The 100 yen rack near the front door was very popular. It was a complete crush around that area and it was hard to get a close look at the fabric for all the women standing in front of it.</div>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-13738888790463646932008-12-02T20:07:00.007+11:002008-12-02T20:28:52.455+11:00Six floors of craft<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0q2K_t_r2znas7hfsiST6pCuI2Rsc8k2s0rY-_JYR7j4dH-G6JlS3Mvqr2jUSdPSbeOMTJRbrjwuzRdKkZZDdfklRPrCkxotDOHZ29xrB-0RqfmeuddNFlvVuDWoURypFrXB5J6EZMw/s1600-h/yuzawaya_fabric.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275120360443247090" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0q2K_t_r2znas7hfsiST6pCuI2Rsc8k2s0rY-_JYR7j4dH-G6JlS3Mvqr2jUSdPSbeOMTJRbrjwuzRdKkZZDdfklRPrCkxotDOHZ29xrB-0RqfmeuddNFlvVuDWoURypFrXB5J6EZMw/s320/yuzawaya_fabric.jpg" border="0" /></a>Yesterday I sought out Yuzawaya, after reading Suzy's post on her blog <a href="http://floatingworld.typepad.com/floating_world_views/2007/05/fabric_shopping.html">Floating World Views</a>. Yuzawaya is about 6 floors of craft supplies. It has some wonderful Japanese stationery on one of the floors, oodles of fabric, and everything else in between. I could have spent hours marvelling over the cupcake baking equipment but I had a twitchy husband with me (who hates craft stores).<br /><br /><div><div></div><div>The quilting fabric collection was very extensive, with all the Japanese lines I recognise from home. Their fat quarters were rather impressively displayed in little, orderly drawers.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGgY94j6pvpjaqcqg5KAhIBzkWX2Z5Ja9vyxaWD_0ZfwyBnKaefWJ7CAKHG0ZU_JqnBPPlr0i5g90UCRygk5LxB8Yklm5KJ2CpdnYwHxawLNAVHS3HnkSH5VSoc4YfNkqHssKvieuTDg/s1600-h/yuzawaya_fat+quarters.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275120194787721874" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGgY94j6pvpjaqcqg5KAhIBzkWX2Z5Ja9vyxaWD_0ZfwyBnKaefWJ7CAKHG0ZU_JqnBPPlr0i5g90UCRygk5LxB8Yklm5KJ2CpdnYwHxawLNAVHS3HnkSH5VSoc4YfNkqHssKvieuTDg/s320/yuzawaya_fat+quarters.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div><div>See <a href="http://floatingworld.typepad.com/floating_world_views/2007/05/fabric_shopping.html">Suzy's very concise directions</a> on how to find it. I didn't take them with me so wasted much time looking for a shop that was only labelled in Japanese characters. This is a great one stop shop for any crafting supplies you might need. </div></div>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-28419725208041427192008-10-27T11:19:00.006+11:002008-10-27T11:35:31.749+11:00Pocket guideTentative discussions about a quick trip to Tokyo before the end of the year have arisen in our house.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCor0YbXLpmO1vPNR7Ca6WciY_6dhAHz8_5NQUW3eUnzyeCeCQhd4EjFIOGMdgNoZcifHVuoN24RfgnJa4O2Da5_PpK8WWUeNA5FV0UUG-JUIdhb36KQXcwj-RxziPWeKUirsehFjPFs/s1600-h/travel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261622513985337250" style="WIDTH: 363px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCor0YbXLpmO1vPNR7Ca6WciY_6dhAHz8_5NQUW3eUnzyeCeCQhd4EjFIOGMdgNoZcifHVuoN24RfgnJa4O2Da5_PpK8WWUeNA5FV0UUG-JUIdhb36KQXcwj-RxziPWeKUirsehFjPFs/s400/travel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If I get there, I'll be sure to pack Marceline's little A6 guide to all the cute shops she found her way to in Tokyo. Her guide covers craft, fabric and sewing supplies, stationery, print Gocco, kawaii, toys and homewares. Directions are included, as well as some images. Marceline details what she found in each store and her overall impressions of each store - helpful information indeed.<br /><br />You can pick up a copy of Marceline's guide at her <a href="http://shop.askingfortrouble.org/products/tokyo-shopping-guide">web shop</a>.<br /><br />(Above image from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/Journey%E2%80%95%E3%83%88%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A1%E3%82%AF%E6%97%85%E5%BF%83%E3%82%92%E3%83%90%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%82%81%E3%81%A6-%E4%B8%AD%E6%9E%97-%E3%81%86%E3%81%84/dp/4579109694/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1225067560&sr=11-1">this book </a>- one of my faves.)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-71889019196407647332008-10-14T17:16:00.009+11:002008-10-19T14:10:46.204+11:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20igqYcuFcQ3busr0-NXxT2zZcEiqfM28_qCnZb27KHhSRZj7UASm3fEcryhugB6ISDoJb94Fo2BLWRRrKmrLJmb6DujZdXayjqKs-M4Xvu3RiNRpti2mz5EskXA6SmBwSPMcU8vgvfo/s1600-h/DSC_0021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20igqYcuFcQ3busr0-NXxT2zZcEiqfM28_qCnZb27KHhSRZj7UASm3fEcryhugB6ISDoJb94Fo2BLWRRrKmrLJmb6DujZdXayjqKs-M4Xvu3RiNRpti2mz5EskXA6SmBwSPMcU8vgvfo/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256893171464436658" /></a>this is a great book. a great basic bag book. with bags of various shapes and sizes. there are 34 projects. 34 great projects. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0hEPCYLDm6idDvXpkZgS7tW1FqVMX5Q8utciEU3AHC1dHZYGpeV_gJwQWLNPrbWYjdgwCaR64zdZPGbDnxFwi9rSQq4pu0a4gXsRMVyvvbK7ayFi9udj-JChMNRx0CchcZFXqJAQMvcw/s1600-h/DSC_0022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0hEPCYLDm6idDvXpkZgS7tW1FqVMX5Q8utciEU3AHC1dHZYGpeV_gJwQWLNPrbWYjdgwCaR64zdZPGbDnxFwi9rSQq4pu0a4gXsRMVyvvbK7ayFi9udj-JChMNRx0CchcZFXqJAQMvcw/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256893175574984594" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>i've been wanting to make this tote bag. forever. and i finally had a chance. thanks to my friend's birthday. i don't usually follow patterns. but decided to this time. and i am so glad i did. the bag turned out super cute. i even made the bias tape. crazy. i know. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmbRPRrLK_7k5-bhlS9ox5S36GxG7_E1ad-A8DU-uDyNLTOG3cHc8PPJUL7I-AO0l5QzovmZtscka1OJ3aKBX7MmVBTQ1hYrpgynqCApke32UfVCgV7ECDkHtjrIPwCm41DEl7nw2JXU/s1600-h/DSC_1340.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmbRPRrLK_7k5-bhlS9ox5S36GxG7_E1ad-A8DU-uDyNLTOG3cHc8PPJUL7I-AO0l5QzovmZtscka1OJ3aKBX7MmVBTQ1hYrpgynqCApke32UfVCgV7ECDkHtjrIPwCm41DEl7nw2JXU/s400/DSC_1340.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256893177161751314" /></a><br /></div><div>the pattern was easy to follow. and the diagrams with numbered steps was so helpful. since i don't read japanese. this was super helpful. it helps to have a bit of sewing experience though. for sure. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNR0hPIfa9DNqwOSDH5L3s2kvW7vEqTN5RQuxxkH8X-NyZmX9T738zoaAM8SbWDwt-gNwloBu-tPvJgsx78vGH5a8jla1WP_TMD5QkcDvpWPjP9P5G_SNT-300ZldSGUgLLZ0aFXrSpt0/s1600-h/DSC_0024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNR0hPIfa9DNqwOSDH5L3s2kvW7vEqTN5RQuxxkH8X-NyZmX9T738zoaAM8SbWDwt-gNwloBu-tPvJgsx78vGH5a8jla1WP_TMD5QkcDvpWPjP9P5G_SNT-300ZldSGUgLLZ0aFXrSpt0/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256893180949326850" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div>this bag is next on my list. a super cute eco bag. i need to find some more free time. or wait until another friend's birthday though. dang it. </div><div><br /></div><div>you can find this bag. over in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5104353">my little shop</a>. if you are interested. </div><div>isbn 978-4-415-10656-4</div><div><br /></div></div>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-69930082972618179622008-09-29T19:33:00.005+10:002008-09-29T20:22:25.086+10:00sashiko - part 2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpUvON2HztK0xO8pn3VKq8rwYiyOjs8GMGzqnCyQqaVTTj3FVwVCX9ySXskv9oSbbyN9kxUgzrx3PjVchMBp6QVlch9yjimzzsKh-XI4oTnBrn1czoyIlRIILcTTVOQAr1-lk-44LEL9B/s1600-h/IMG_2291.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251380716452792834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpUvON2HztK0xO8pn3VKq8rwYiyOjs8GMGzqnCyQqaVTTj3FVwVCX9ySXskv9oSbbyN9kxUgzrx3PjVchMBp6QVlch9yjimzzsKh-XI4oTnBrn1czoyIlRIILcTTVOQAr1-lk-44LEL9B/s320/IMG_2291.JPG" border="0" /></a> This book takes a more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">contemporary</span> approach to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sashiko</span>, applying it to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">zakka</span> items (projects for the home). Again published by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ondori</span> ISBN 4-277-34107-1<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuLC35XYFwpWtf9x4hLJFAyAqvVSRq8LZ-LU7uEKzy2gSW4BS827Y4nDwWdQjMBt-anc2dMwVy6MY37xDGNWTjZLCV4x_Xn7SWdLp0bZP99hAiuMfC1TqMaVJ4RDqByW-reqvVfAPGEfv/s1600-h/IMG_2292.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251380719169055650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuLC35XYFwpWtf9x4hLJFAyAqvVSRq8LZ-LU7uEKzy2gSW4BS827Y4nDwWdQjMBt-anc2dMwVy6MY37xDGNWTjZLCV4x_Xn7SWdLp0bZP99hAiuMfC1TqMaVJ4RDqByW-reqvVfAPGEfv/s320/IMG_2292.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is a great little book and really demonstrates how a line of running stitch can enhance the most simple of projects. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvnBg3VfWgSTBqrPQiodfSu5K-uMgsacjKCx77TPkjo5JoaO_dARyWkkceqYCWiCfkH4y6GNx9mmSCxV1gvXnOttkPB7f5bEQu-ZXsy_iF6H49XMcjQUclK8YenTXV2EaL5OCEUdAMYk1/s1600-h/IMG_2294.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251380722154576706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvnBg3VfWgSTBqrPQiodfSu5K-uMgsacjKCx77TPkjo5JoaO_dARyWkkceqYCWiCfkH4y6GNx9mmSCxV1gvXnOttkPB7f5bEQu-ZXsy_iF6H49XMcjQUclK8YenTXV2EaL5OCEUdAMYk1/s320/IMG_2294.JPG" border="0" /></a> It contains a picture heavy 'how to' as well as clear instruction and patterns for the numerous projects.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlBfZKQvMGOP-nS2U3cZy_RzCTeO388fufwcxm6mfC261qOnUjmEuNY6HKBcxD62LRwAZEUCFYwj40Dxx54LV6c1Rp64kEYdC9SoYk42mHIaToTKTavV6bJj779p_rjUL8qg-hd7glXSd/s1600-h/IMG_2295.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251380733355798402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlBfZKQvMGOP-nS2U3cZy_RzCTeO388fufwcxm6mfC261qOnUjmEuNY6HKBcxD62LRwAZEUCFYwj40Dxx54LV6c1Rp64kEYdC9SoYk42mHIaToTKTavV6bJj779p_rjUL8qg-hd7glXSd/s320/IMG_2295.JPG" border="0" /></a>But what really sold be on this one was the inspiration it provides for embellishing ready made items. Like a couple of lines of running stitch on a knee of a pair of kids jeans or a simple flower in the corner of a tea towel. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZhPQ10RmOfusZU1Lsxf-cfJ_kmhI0-gYnUF00sTV-D4p1wl6wraIXyrmY8UWm2izOrgkTTUA-SW357NQhzJaIvQm8aD2DEHOOXpQhXhKm9C4kZIqlUgY07TLISyWgURh3h4416GYadT5/s1600-h/IMG_2296.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251380734818506930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZhPQ10RmOfusZU1Lsxf-cfJ_kmhI0-gYnUF00sTV-D4p1wl6wraIXyrmY8UWm2izOrgkTTUA-SW357NQhzJaIvQm8aD2DEHOOXpQhXhKm9C4kZIqlUgY07TLISyWgURh3h4416GYadT5/s320/IMG_2296.JPG" border="0" /></a>It's amazing how a outline of running stitch can add texture and pull a project from being pretty ordinary to something extraordinary.<br /></p>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634113599331168666noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-14655419136838406362008-09-26T08:49:00.011+10:002008-09-26T10:09:15.799+10:00Stylish Dress BookWith the weather turning warmer here in Australia all I can think of is cute summer dresses so I pulled out my favourite Japanese womenswear book purchased recently.....its called <a href="http://www.yesasia.com/global/stylish-dress-book-one-piece-x-tunique-blouse/1010717844-0-0-0-en/info.html">Stylish Dress Book </a>(ISBN 978-4-57911185-5).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOdOtkFQLx5OViEp6eN1iQeJH_XBx0hSXj51jAvkRvU6Johtv2JcDf9esStsjN_w_0TJybvYMVJnH6hS_reJGTz1j5USeYgroWc7iOnju8nnqqh8O0TR8OzR2TeJH0uzB7jrcMXwXQvo/s1600-h/P9260223.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOdOtkFQLx5OViEp6eN1iQeJH_XBx0hSXj51jAvkRvU6Johtv2JcDf9esStsjN_w_0TJybvYMVJnH6hS_reJGTz1j5USeYgroWc7iOnju8nnqqh8O0TR8OzR2TeJH0uzB7jrcMXwXQvo/s320/P9260223.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250112867178874594" /></a><br />Its full of cute tunic tops and dresses all photographed beautifully and brought to you by the same people of <a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?__mk_ja_JP=%83J%83%5E%83J%83i&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=girly+style+wardrobe">girly style wardrobe</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRg41bW8EOroBsl3kFVugrkR9XoosE3YrWldzePVJ9kmvPZjIxcV_XSAoyP_z6LJolpzvdyS35qwOEyc-4XuMYceIuX8nXjVWhAzZQg3r-M-jBrZJb9LFG_U0AyjDCs5TxBRmQqaROPds/s1600-h/P9260227.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRg41bW8EOroBsl3kFVugrkR9XoosE3YrWldzePVJ9kmvPZjIxcV_XSAoyP_z6LJolpzvdyS35qwOEyc-4XuMYceIuX8nXjVWhAzZQg3r-M-jBrZJb9LFG_U0AyjDCs5TxBRmQqaROPds/s320/P9260227.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250111237699639794" /></a><br />designs range from simple tunics to wear with jeans or leggings to the fancy tunic dress <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqgERw-Qxir5c2FSQe_s2gRNxxcC3A5vf-cFeoGdwO2WxN2F2K9hntRaO7NzephfpUffzk6vc0B1rKgKwq8JILntnTqXU6IDvWJcGR9EcVxZMz5I8fjH9GDtGmYYQahsPtBn5w3nsE9M/s1600-h/P9260225.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqgERw-Qxir5c2FSQe_s2gRNxxcC3A5vf-cFeoGdwO2WxN2F2K9hntRaO7NzephfpUffzk6vc0B1rKgKwq8JILntnTqXU6IDvWJcGR9EcVxZMz5I8fjH9GDtGmYYQahsPtBn5w3nsE9M/s320/P9260225.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250111236681972434" /></a><br />pattern sheets are included at the back of the book and come in sizes 7, 9, 11 and 13 with all patterns designed for a height of 160cm which suits my 157cm stature perfectly. The size 13 has a bust measurement of 93cm, waist 74cm, hips 98cm to give you an idea of measurements which I think is about an australian size 10 but please correct me if I'm wrong as I'm just going by what I wear and measure (i.e. currently larger than this but normally a 10). But these aren't figure hugging designs and I'll be adding a few cms here and there and come back to you with the results. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8YOVG_u7rjqXusSQlP2bsehAeizSz58drTHWn4D_YxupP6lW-xf-QfhAMl2hapVC8qSsh7uEjz2zicYLzjocCVKzOj1VTIaHarK38ovVbO7Ag-McXw9Ht5fwsyqrWcoUQ4dtlPvLCJA/s1600-h/P9260224.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8YOVG_u7rjqXusSQlP2bsehAeizSz58drTHWn4D_YxupP6lW-xf-QfhAMl2hapVC8qSsh7uEjz2zicYLzjocCVKzOj1VTIaHarK38ovVbO7Ag-McXw9Ht5fwsyqrWcoUQ4dtlPvLCJA/s320/P9260224.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250111242004676258" /></a>Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15742167397662346566noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-7689176917955108152008-09-25T08:58:00.009+10:002008-09-25T22:03:29.353+10:00zakka sewing<span style="font-size:0;"></span>At last a craft book on Japanese zakka with english instructions!<br />All 25 projects have been designed and made by well known Japanese zakka crafters living in Japan.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyRYq_TqWam0R0NajZBxQMn0S_mcuSDGK_pqgv-rBzzoswCla5L77-e2RJ8f8ls0ML7o65cQJqxWux3a8ZZckazHqfbLd4Ha7cWpMku79eCCP0CR3TG_EeWYYJCq3s7KD-gcnQE8yuSaw/s1600-h/IMG_2297.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249732116885583090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyRYq_TqWam0R0NajZBxQMn0S_mcuSDGK_pqgv-rBzzoswCla5L77-e2RJ8f8ls0ML7o65cQJqxWux3a8ZZckazHqfbLd4Ha7cWpMku79eCCP0CR3TG_EeWYYJCq3s7KD-gcnQE8yuSaw/s320/IMG_2297.jpg" border="0" /></a>The book was styled by Yuki Matsuo and photographed by Yoko Inoue both Japanese living in New york. They have done a beautiful job, the book is visually stunning!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF011BHgPnvRWFElGiMJVcMq2Bs1Jo6sfXfcOrxL10vrLIllg3fWqwHQK2jDmjNF7EMkr66nFEee4wCQ5uYVYXgFaGv1lANoRNpaInh56iAqF1ezhCTiJ8mcnhlWZwKPmzK6nY2SYlexPd/s1600-h/IMG_2310.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249732118496792610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF011BHgPnvRWFElGiMJVcMq2Bs1Jo6sfXfcOrxL10vrLIllg3fWqwHQK2jDmjNF7EMkr66nFEee4wCQ5uYVYXgFaGv1lANoRNpaInh56iAqF1ezhCTiJ8mcnhlWZwKPmzK6nY2SYlexPd/s320/IMG_2310.jpg" border="0" /></a> Each of the charming projects are accompanied by plenty of photos as well as step by step instructions. I particularly love the inclusion of the zakka fact, which offers an insight into Japanese culture and inspiration behind each of the projects.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndz2N1_Ozi-xQJhNk4nfpeU9kh_w0rQl7-tiWAOkbzBnbL87zAz_LYcc5em2AlOlMCDJS1V-1c-xa_Tu0eTAP1WqlQkrBIKcbncNeRxurzxK_H5J40ynmpwoK9LJVw3dxJuBTDWVHU8zY/s1600-h/IMG_2309.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249729834642393954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndz2N1_Ozi-xQJhNk4nfpeU9kh_w0rQl7-tiWAOkbzBnbL87zAz_LYcc5em2AlOlMCDJS1V-1c-xa_Tu0eTAP1WqlQkrBIKcbncNeRxurzxK_H5J40ynmpwoK9LJVw3dxJuBTDWVHU8zY/s320/IMG_2309.jpg" border="0" /></a>There is also a great 'how to' in the front of the book which makes this book perfect for the beginner crafter. With tips on transferring patterns, basic sewing techinques and embroidery stitches.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSafSzUW7otZ446yJfhe55kvLAFGRYZn_dgHk1_VjuceBMSgGpL7YfZYnOTbZijNXIRv8ZnoyOf6nPAgGoR7qW3WLY6dzjNnllXcYYurpmKdum1mw3c2FJC56oyyUVmF2lHCdZRxEeFqDc/s1600-h/IMG_2298.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249729842107961058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSafSzUW7otZ446yJfhe55kvLAFGRYZn_dgHk1_VjuceBMSgGpL7YfZYnOTbZijNXIRv8ZnoyOf6nPAgGoR7qW3WLY6dzjNnllXcYYurpmKdum1mw3c2FJC56oyyUVmF2lHCdZRxEeFqDc/s320/IMG_2298.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />You will also find each of the crafters credited along side their project as well as information on their websites. There you'll find more eye candy and a whole new world of blogs to discover.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFqZOy1Wt6_-jTqz_Na7SVvyDBWAIWPUHsjuPPVZlGOM6cA7JROtDUgs6-jqBoFw9Vs0Owsl_cIs6ckULdutGGCsTX2QgvMLIP7jm_eBDSa9Wbt09anxHq13KHhIvHyevsJ4gwSD0wEd7/s1600-h/IMG_2299.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249729849933557810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFqZOy1Wt6_-jTqz_Na7SVvyDBWAIWPUHsjuPPVZlGOM6cA7JROtDUgs6-jqBoFw9Vs0Owsl_cIs6ckULdutGGCsTX2QgvMLIP7jm_eBDSa9Wbt09anxHq13KHhIvHyevsJ4gwSD0wEd7/s320/IMG_2299.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Most of the projects use natural fibres like linen, wool and wool felt. If you have difficulty sourcing the supplies you need, you will find an extensive list of online stockists in the back of the book. As well as where to shop zakka in Japan.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWomzbCC5QJjL1Ete9R7uKLSjOBz3yv7Askno6MkzgaN2Z4l__4lk7RKHxEFhgh6YlHIxZD6si_wpNOVmrYVtNPZMxWTilsZc_jpaCM72XTqFeY2axbh3pBxgKOigOon3gZV0BY_s6f-O/s1600-h/IMG_2301.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249729851428797890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWomzbCC5QJjL1Ete9R7uKLSjOBz3yv7Askno6MkzgaN2Z4l__4lk7RKHxEFhgh6YlHIxZD6si_wpNOVmrYVtNPZMxWTilsZc_jpaCM72XTqFeY2axbh3pBxgKOigOon3gZV0BY_s6f-O/s320/IMG_2301.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>I got my copy from the <a href="http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/WEBSITE/WWW/WEBPAGES/homepage.php">book depository </a>but it's also available over at Amazon. For more photos of the projects and free instructions for the squirrel tea cozy. Check out the books website at <a href="http://www.zakkahome.com/">zakka home.</a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbnLoO-fxqDrQC64HDnzXIgYQwvovwKY_tzotLf_BN44WDm9EJiP4g_iZOyFsoPNDolXujRiUZepJKIhy4xZ1VgvXz1ZUBQYBF3S_KeznuSNcDLw5DSUfqSXdbxtkiD_X1dnkXt5MKUQL/s1600-h/IMG_2303.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249729856514584258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbnLoO-fxqDrQC64HDnzXIgYQwvovwKY_tzotLf_BN44WDm9EJiP4g_iZOyFsoPNDolXujRiUZepJKIhy4xZ1VgvXz1ZUBQYBF3S_KeznuSNcDLw5DSUfqSXdbxtkiD_X1dnkXt5MKUQL/s320/IMG_2303.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Some of the designers</p><p><a href="http://blog.livedoor.jp/pecopon1/?blog_id=1464214">Sayaka Suzuki</a></p><p><a href="http://drops.cheap.jp/info.html">Kui Hazuki</a></p><p><a href="http://massimo.blog.ocn.ne.jp/massimo_/">Massimo</a></p><p><a href="http://www.kabott.com/">kabott</a></p><p></p>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634113599331168666noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-58904181995068885702008-09-20T08:15:00.005+10:002008-09-20T08:46:59.853+10:00sashiko - part 1<div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sashiko</span> embroidery is essentially a running stitch with a proportion of 3:2 with the largest stitch showing on the right side. Over the next few posts I will be sharing some of my books on the subject showcasing both traditional and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">contemporary</span> patterns.<br /><br />This particular book is published by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ondori</span> ISBN 978-277-31159-5<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvo9s4TGL3D_87Vz40r-ycolVSiO0CXqOIbP7xIbjecVmnM7MGVyer73BJW_kcSnbyhiVb4bEY9tE_2iahfxgLUnz9u0J2L8qGDJpP42xqa7ibrJoZaidXQXZwCQ8sssGOxC_a3dLip379/s1600-h/IMG_2280.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247861515341978770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvo9s4TGL3D_87Vz40r-ycolVSiO0CXqOIbP7xIbjecVmnM7MGVyer73BJW_kcSnbyhiVb4bEY9tE_2iahfxgLUnz9u0J2L8qGDJpP42xqa7ibrJoZaidXQXZwCQ8sssGOxC_a3dLip379/s320/IMG_2280.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>It has quite a clear 'how to' showing you both technique, the materials you will need and how to trace the patterns onto your cloth. </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkzunjQPS0PKDfWSW6q9jcdk9IB_u-7e8wAozpgqoGeNxFp1o1LKcDAGzimzf63jWawANk2JQAQGd9d83crtYpGNdlNoVsnMDIJTNPCu14efqDTcAhyphenhyphenCVaLW_YQfb4x3C7BJFMv4s-9mZ/s1600-h/IMG_2283.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247861520943786514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkzunjQPS0PKDfWSW6q9jcdk9IB_u-7e8wAozpgqoGeNxFp1o1LKcDAGzimzf63jWawANk2JQAQGd9d83crtYpGNdlNoVsnMDIJTNPCu14efqDTcAhyphenhyphenCVaLW_YQfb4x3C7BJFMv4s-9mZ/s320/IMG_2283.jpg" border="0" /></a>There are full page patterns of the more traditional patterns ready for you to trace.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2rBupTnJ4LIZbBAqKlDz-jYi9q5rVuhg9ASoJ7yhKQlHuzxPyeeLwR7j7wKdchcLyxWgpspVWQe_ImMUsU3XH0iKqACXSxyLaJcg_jwoPpeZ3T5bEGEKh8__u-0_xbxgXBBKxjJGDm1P/s1600-h/IMG_2284.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247861526159518114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2rBupTnJ4LIZbBAqKlDz-jYi9q5rVuhg9ASoJ7yhKQlHuzxPyeeLwR7j7wKdchcLyxWgpspVWQe_ImMUsU3XH0iKqACXSxyLaJcg_jwoPpeZ3T5bEGEKh8__u-0_xbxgXBBKxjJGDm1P/s320/IMG_2284.jpg" border="0" /></a> As well as instructions for projects that you can make using your embroidered cloth, such as coasters, napkins and book covers. </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdmjFic9oQR4DoUZ9AAqgMmhgeFhAG83c76_5FtkW0unDU_A_MMJ0ZFgRxznYV5LE8W-2u4LSDr5LVJj3bF1WeCAxtPGCdjrdtQTG444oqdnlYF6u515u2M7rD1VIVbHC_3TOnmnukWjf/s1600-h/IMG_2285.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247861526375717378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdmjFic9oQR4DoUZ9AAqgMmhgeFhAG83c76_5FtkW0unDU_A_MMJ0ZFgRxznYV5LE8W-2u4LSDr5LVJj3bF1WeCAxtPGCdjrdtQTG444oqdnlYF6u515u2M7rD1VIVbHC_3TOnmnukWjf/s320/IMG_2285.jpg" border="0" /></a>Tote bags and sweet clutch purses.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1FXnnwPGi3OLcHG5mRDSLy7DrjAlrUmZ7esvns0dHv9aVlg_LrjeCF8dfphcgSsqIAneUvzS7KK1Hj1158VO1FZFPuFvjzJhmEZ3u72E8lbO_I6hCOETV6No6LTSoIySf3NeffpyE71P/s1600-h/IMG_2286.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247861529683015330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1FXnnwPGi3OLcHG5mRDSLy7DrjAlrUmZ7esvns0dHv9aVlg_LrjeCF8dfphcgSsqIAneUvzS7KK1Hj1158VO1FZFPuFvjzJhmEZ3u72E8lbO_I6hCOETV6No6LTSoIySf3NeffpyE71P/s320/IMG_2286.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>As well as Zipper box shaped pouches and drawstring bags.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OzHVX4NioMWhcGjDP6nGS8z_dfgGHzf5pqFSUQKr2o0axCpv-dcSiHrrJdMUd3K2Ie-e4v-CMBG0Bcw24V9yzlMvTSQXPO5BfV4K2wlNvL__U79vF3BXkErW62mU4cQmKddWH7FVJok_/s1600-h/IMG_2280.jpg"></a><br /></p>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634113599331168666noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-55311596177945386532008-08-22T14:29:00.007+10:002008-08-22T16:21:03.923+10:00More translation assistanceFor more translation of Japanese sewing terms you may like to look to Jennifer's <a href="http://movinghands.wordpress.com/japanese-sewing-and-pattern-terms/">Moving Hands blog </a>or to Korallin's posts on the blog <a href="http://label-free.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20To%20-%20Japanese%20Crafting">Label Free</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjMq7MzHysFfwnkzyitaf7uLL74PzpZ96DZrsTGW7A_4MYFL1GXdZSLH5riuZB5oT2ztEVEt6WDgnRqwNgV4Srg433zQqXLF08mvRnFnC5xbOq8f4GnJJ4ptmVFvkBF63IB1Q3JNsU80o/s1600-h/bear.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237200506073638114" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjMq7MzHysFfwnkzyitaf7uLL74PzpZ96DZrsTGW7A_4MYFL1GXdZSLH5riuZB5oT2ztEVEt6WDgnRqwNgV4Srg433zQqXLF08mvRnFnC5xbOq8f4GnJJ4ptmVFvkBF63IB1Q3JNsU80o/s400/bear.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Construction methods for garments are fairly universal, so I also find my favourite English patterns give the helpful instruction needed to whip up those favourite Japanese designs with more confidence.Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-8378716278633100002008-08-22T13:56:00.009+10:002008-08-22T15:11:24.819+10:00Too good to use<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1D3qsv16inhW_xICASLQ4tG3v_DZvkoiwNIUgjdXihDc_JulhaCZ9alzjYpS2OqJBTJUzrBbt_nFyVDsW78wCT8PSJOzQ_Nr_Zi0MrpklJWs-bfIHsYuDB9tRd2Uu0222W601RiTKGw/s1600-h/stationery1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237192336188870162" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1D3qsv16inhW_xICASLQ4tG3v_DZvkoiwNIUgjdXihDc_JulhaCZ9alzjYpS2OqJBTJUzrBbt_nFyVDsW78wCT8PSJOzQ_Nr_Zi0MrpklJWs-bfIHsYuDB9tRd2Uu0222W601RiTKGw/s200/stationery1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Even beyond craft blogging circles I heard many mentions of the famous Ito-ya stationery store in Ginza. It was high on my list of places to visit in Tokyo. Who could resist a stationery store that takes up 3 buildings over several floors?<br /><br /><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The store was wonderful and I spent more than an hour there filling my shopping basket with an assortment of cards, sticky notes, mini notepads. All of it is almost too good to use.<br /></div><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrsyQU4Xaw98DiET3xZAAlHn4EJ64lwUsSoYUXwsHFxs3IiZStONykri4GXj1vsTF6QYCF7yT33M3DYgmOiIbLLN2K7RjfvM8lilqJYUMXDsQv8wIjSWgGW253XEBNRNfrw1EL7JtmBcs/s1600-h/ito-ya.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237192179077416402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrsyQU4Xaw98DiET3xZAAlHn4EJ64lwUsSoYUXwsHFxs3IiZStONykri4GXj1vsTF6QYCF7yT33M3DYgmOiIbLLN2K7RjfvM8lilqJYUMXDsQv8wIjSWgGW253XEBNRNfrw1EL7JtmBcs/s200/ito-ya.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is a photo of the much smaller store in Marunouchi (just near the Peninsula Hotel which is an easy landmark to spot). </div><br /><div></div><div>If you find yourself in Ginza though, just look for the giant red paperclip. It's hard to miss and worth seeking out. </div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCjHtEfMl13nHBXkXjdTcyn2G_Yp7td6UNaiUnhpWiz2Is5WYpdw86Ek_aiNJgfZhTtb8nZ66LAN1PDeyjVYVptF161WGqZFYfigMj_II_HEozHNgwXXfrkSwLJIT0H9jzsI_vgodiQg/s1600-h/stationery.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237188005058918210" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCjHtEfMl13nHBXkXjdTcyn2G_Yp7td6UNaiUnhpWiz2Is5WYpdw86Ek_aiNJgfZhTtb8nZ66LAN1PDeyjVYVptF161WGqZFYfigMj_II_HEozHNgwXXfrkSwLJIT0H9jzsI_vgodiQg/s320/stationery.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-34203901275432119512008-08-17T22:11:00.005+10:002008-08-18T00:04:24.050+10:00traditional tie-dyed fabric.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgAwlG6j3X6f97KQvCU_ExduG2GxOuJl4BhEp9LnipY-w6yozATrh2ntBIjxE891AVxVG2nCi-P_NwzsJlNuREkQ1pQnU0wRj6pYUS36eeKrI9oPG3cG9VXPyIxKCSt6NZeN3lTg3sJk/s1600-h/tie+dye+8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235477501062591538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgAwlG6j3X6f97KQvCU_ExduG2GxOuJl4BhEp9LnipY-w6yozATrh2ntBIjxE891AVxVG2nCi-P_NwzsJlNuREkQ1pQnU0wRj6pYUS36eeKrI9oPG3cG9VXPyIxKCSt6NZeN3lTg3sJk/s400/tie+dye+8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />this last weekend h-kun and i visited arimatsu. a town near nagoya. where shibori originated. the traditional technique used to tie-dye fabric. started 400 years ago and is still carried on today.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyQnEuY2imXP8W15B47obxCgvmqvBElhE4GfEterzBtkvfVvPU5KxroFmcKZEEY2geImQfAZUkG2eSLo7bV_KfEZttiO33cIxNzQ5m4w7T9kx0thW_pHyH9DxEh_3ixz4TWVBLUCH06g/s1600-h/tie+dye+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235477503020099026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyQnEuY2imXP8W15B47obxCgvmqvBElhE4GfEterzBtkvfVvPU5KxroFmcKZEEY2geImQfAZUkG2eSLo7bV_KfEZttiO33cIxNzQ5m4w7T9kx0thW_pHyH9DxEh_3ixz4TWVBLUCH06g/s400/tie+dye+2.jpg" border="0" /></a>the fabric is used for kimono. yukata. and many modern day items such as cloths, placemats, scarves, etc. and there are over 100 patterns.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfAdErKb5vwSqfPzVsP8EoWVLMI7OCtBJCLslkpistkr3uf3G-NIcv2Mnq0GRC6vsLpIj9Pte8Oftj5vM7blBdrHdUI4PqFKxFd7ODuv3-fyVuKTSXB5i6TDdo6_CfzlAs2gfWlbOIkM/s1600-h/tie+dye+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235477505773297554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfAdErKb5vwSqfPzVsP8EoWVLMI7OCtBJCLslkpistkr3uf3G-NIcv2Mnq0GRC6vsLpIj9Pte8Oftj5vM7blBdrHdUI4PqFKxFd7ODuv3-fyVuKTSXB5i6TDdo6_CfzlAs2gfWlbOIkM/s400/tie+dye+7.jpg" border="0" /></a>to get to arimatsu take the meitetsu line from nagoya station to arimatsu. it takes about 30 minutes. you can pick up a map of the area at most of the local shops. near the station is a street that is lined with shibori shops as well as the above building. which has an english video explaining the history of shibori and various techniques. there are also a couple of women demonstrating the hand tying there. and if you speak a little japanese then you will be entertained as well.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73Y9HRLdX-lsYDSyxR2f2RiSdr30yCcqd4pVoCWPkKS4-t-HqXm6nkvTW5vmj0dWJebOwfc8EFFX53_Id0Ld82b0uyJq_-HmbyIoJNbtgZ0xUu9mB1d2Ru9LVhvwW9rnC-oJMF9O6cnQ/s1600-h/tie+dye+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235477508308051378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73Y9HRLdX-lsYDSyxR2f2RiSdr30yCcqd4pVoCWPkKS4-t-HqXm6nkvTW5vmj0dWJebOwfc8EFFX53_Id0Ld82b0uyJq_-HmbyIoJNbtgZ0xUu9mB1d2Ru9LVhvwW9rnC-oJMF9O6cnQ/s400/tie+dye+4.jpg" border="0" /></a> the craft is carried out mostly by older women. who are full of patience. it's simply amazing. amazing. it will take them 4 to 6 months to finish a piece of cloth for one kimono. patience. and consistency. the whole process is a wonderful one. full of tradition. passed down from generation to generation.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebMqzxRkVsURg9Tm4VWL2LIcnbpC_VPC0I3O3kVAZIHhnmBo3ZCWfvCIBjiqvsNcj2gWDO3-hNm9yvaUyIu3CjFl6ke006RKRWDeHKlNp1_xnemI_yCG6SfVUWqpzS3Tk8Csr-q3qwhk/s1600-h/tie+dye+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235477511518901570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebMqzxRkVsURg9Tm4VWL2LIcnbpC_VPC0I3O3kVAZIHhnmBo3ZCWfvCIBjiqvsNcj2gWDO3-hNm9yvaUyIu3CjFl6ke006RKRWDeHKlNp1_xnemI_yCG6SfVUWqpzS3Tk8Csr-q3qwhk/s400/tie+dye+3.jpg" border="0" /></a>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-51897108215147362942008-08-16T00:35:00.007+10:002008-08-16T01:30:45.471+10:00a little translation help.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sa63xw7kQWHMSCp_J-BC5KWYeex_o1sJZfhV3EaW9WfGOpraplTvapWlWQNQ3x0ur8tSbHI30tUtG7IypRt2S1NXOlk33HPM4BFBIWlp0HjcYpb8cURnsj8RpPMfyhJjgnY21VEfM0w/s1600-h/DSC_0593.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234753723143635522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sa63xw7kQWHMSCp_J-BC5KWYeex_o1sJZfhV3EaW9WfGOpraplTvapWlWQNQ3x0ur8tSbHI30tUtG7IypRt2S1NXOlk33HPM4BFBIWlp0HjcYpb8cURnsj8RpPMfyhJjgnY21VEfM0w/s400/DSC_0593.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />so. a customer of mine. used to live in japan. and sent me <a href="http://www.antipope.org/feorag/gosurori/gr-patterns.pdf">this lovely link</a>. (you may need adobe acrobat to open it.) that will help all of you with translating the sewing terms in your japanese sewing books. amazing. simply amazing. there are some great explanations. and a laldies' sizing chart, too. please go and look at it. it will save you time. it will also save you banging your head against the table one too many times. really. thanks, sara.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1f44rshYPtNyTV84ZDnbkrBUMtLxEZFsV17WFntfJDrEJWIRvlDC91jEUQ-7uHKlqy9y-j4HWR_1M5Wa6U5lQpAP2dma71EnF6jRgPi3hzlEgXnEytc036uyIbfnjKw9LKq1Hp34a4A/s1600-h/DSC_3107.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234753731377770162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1f44rshYPtNyTV84ZDnbkrBUMtLxEZFsV17WFntfJDrEJWIRvlDC91jEUQ-7uHKlqy9y-j4HWR_1M5Wa6U5lQpAP2dma71EnF6jRgPi3hzlEgXnEytc036uyIbfnjKw9LKq1Hp34a4A/s400/DSC_3107.JPG" border="0" /></a> really. if you have a japanese craft book. you will want to click on the link. if you want help with the basic sounds of the japanese alphabets. you will want to click on the link. if you want help. you will want to click on the link. it will help you. i promise.Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-87069451046490855822008-08-07T17:35:00.005+10:002008-08-08T16:43:17.709+10:00Cute Felt Fruit and Vegetables Book<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpbq7oTGfZQ7AA27mPetCPi9uDQ58FZXW5jG9SlZfKGYE_keH-XOUpja2qBKRocMBU1XPnIui4WVv8FioZoMKwMHhxmAJSjNOtUzGqlrthCYFNBHksD2zk09rVDSE4NQpFJ8a0lz8vFo/s1600-h/DSC_0361.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpbq7oTGfZQ7AA27mPetCPi9uDQ58FZXW5jG9SlZfKGYE_keH-XOUpja2qBKRocMBU1XPnIui4WVv8FioZoMKwMHhxmAJSjNOtUzGqlrthCYFNBHksD2zk09rVDSE4NQpFJ8a0lz8vFo/s400/DSC_0361.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231677794755959042" /></a><br /><div>this is a brand new book. and a perfect one. indeed. food made out of felt is becoming a popular thing in the creative blogging world. (*note: the projects are not felted. but made from felt.)<div><br /><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lQ23AHOn5sy1ItsjMVkBMALU6Jz5IfCyQkBOodWpzMjpy5RPpngnTZuOrhmreNtKLFtcwePk_lQZeBgK5SVIOLUflubQv5aLa9CvzI1yJwTTSOdfD3BnZL2UxI70bk_kXNhlqiSSilQ/s1600-h/DSC_0362.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lQ23AHOn5sy1ItsjMVkBMALU6Jz5IfCyQkBOodWpzMjpy5RPpngnTZuOrhmreNtKLFtcwePk_lQZeBgK5SVIOLUflubQv5aLa9CvzI1yJwTTSOdfD3BnZL2UxI70bk_kXNhlqiSSilQ/s400/DSC_0362.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231677798373685010" /></a><br /></div><div>56 pages. 34 projects. lots of vegetables. and fruit. there is also a sandwich with all the toppings. pancakes. a japanese bento box. cake. and an ice cream cone with lots of flavours. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1OdNZSOJ8vHSeJi8h_mLZ1zsOwY8rLrLUv9OuuPXyV80Zu1Ib8HILLJOb3NEdycpvfoQaNnzUyeG2ZYIatbJq9tglh5yGx2FkLyyjV9gmzv4XACGhG977h8uTBcVMsawFJmq0SA8M5E/s1600-h/DSC_0367.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1OdNZSOJ8vHSeJi8h_mLZ1zsOwY8rLrLUv9OuuPXyV80Zu1Ib8HILLJOb3NEdycpvfoQaNnzUyeG2ZYIatbJq9tglh5yGx2FkLyyjV9gmzv4XACGhG977h8uTBcVMsawFJmq0SA8M5E/s400/DSC_0367.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231677804876335762" /></a><br /></div><div>they are a good size, too. up to 20cm. perfect for your little ones. or for your window sill. perfect.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7r19BChO-YSZhGXsxY-6ECoGhIUVoywZMqBGkT-CsC3rBergxACxcobn3LOrO5ESZJbMxND4p88SRkXoWvp49imRR2erfjLOpJgeW5KBB5rFAQlKl_Uxhyd91SB_hgI0hDg-zcn4Cmk/s1600-h/DSC_0364.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7r19BChO-YSZhGXsxY-6ECoGhIUVoywZMqBGkT-CsC3rBergxACxcobn3LOrO5ESZJbMxND4p88SRkXoWvp49imRR2erfjLOpJgeW5KBB5rFAQlKl_Uxhyd91SB_hgI0hDg-zcn4Cmk/s400/DSC_0364.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231677807762572354" /></a><br /></div><div>and the instructions. are very clear. there are a few pages of photo instructions. and a full page of step-by-step clearly labeled diagrams for each item piece of food. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe3cXSm_hM-ATEoFXhPkwemK7C4mumYo7QichSHWL_jCDQnz365KChyphenhyphenN1o58SlYgxwdGWO-_x7tc3K49YlK-E6Bg56iK-xX08OPBVJByGGkOZsmeH7D3Y4aRQ5z7whZEOSdmdMMIMY6k/s1600-h/DSC_0371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe3cXSm_hM-ATEoFXhPkwemK7C4mumYo7QichSHWL_jCDQnz365KChyphenhyphenN1o58SlYgxwdGWO-_x7tc3K49YlK-E6Bg56iK-xX08OPBVJByGGkOZsmeH7D3Y4aRQ5z7whZEOSdmdMMIMY6k/s400/DSC_0371.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231677809191111522" /></a><br /></div><div>i need to make some. soon. very soon. and with this book i will now have no problem. at all. whoohoo. ISBN 978-4-529-04604-6 or you can find it <a href="http://alittlegoodness.etsy.com/">here</a>.<br /></div></div></div></div>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-45498997155775006802008-08-05T23:12:00.007+10:002008-08-05T23:46:30.926+10:00<div><br /></div><div>so. we asked for your ideas. and you gave them to us. amazing. all one hundred and forty of you. overwhelming. in a good way. thank you for embracing us. thank you for inspiring us. thank you. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn74Z5wvRhB8MlwaWWRdrFeZtpX9wkGB4TvPHCEnXA8F-3osyCLOGRpykopWtY0I02PrLfDlgLNMEcZZxGb0hb82TjqSAGVhP6lmL2GaACdwUjEuy02OchidiBPrin2y_ho4N-p56Ps-s/s1600-h/DSC_0955.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn74Z5wvRhB8MlwaWWRdrFeZtpX9wkGB4TvPHCEnXA8F-3osyCLOGRpykopWtY0I02PrLfDlgLNMEcZZxGb0hb82TjqSAGVhP6lmL2GaACdwUjEuy02OchidiBPrin2y_ho4N-p56Ps-s/s400/DSC_0955.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231023862606728386" /></a>one of the major themes. was books. you want book reviews. book reviews. and more book reviews. that will happen. slowly. in weeks. and months. to come. along with some of your other ideas. <br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik31OgvalWPnmNL3236zE9NetlvbNfpUGkaK2m2pAdmeiTMRIwpKDmYobW-t7AsipVGtrRpfOviyNERHxu83ZQnE98utAbtSWJNLXdliuO02cUurbPgMt3qUrIb7ishKGpUxYSGwS2Vc0/s1600-h/DSC_0963.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik31OgvalWPnmNL3236zE9NetlvbNfpUGkaK2m2pAdmeiTMRIwpKDmYobW-t7AsipVGtrRpfOviyNERHxu83ZQnE98utAbtSWJNLXdliuO02cUurbPgMt3qUrIb7ishKGpUxYSGwS2Vc0/s400/DSC_0963.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231023554451624594" /></a>now. the lucky gals. who will received the japanese goodness. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="">if you read <a href="http://goodness.typepad.com/">my blog</a>. you will know that h-kun is the lucky number chooser. so we didn't break tradition here. he chose three lucky numbers. yes, three. 45. 77. 140. </span></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>45. tina. you stamps and tape.</div><div>77. indy boo. you get the fabric.</div><div>140. two little buttons. you get a surprise package of goodness. </div><div><br /></div><div>please contact us with your name and address. as soon as you can. <br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">also. a huge congratulations to one of the japan craft journal contributors. corrie. and her husband. on the arrival of their adorable twins. whoohoo. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17876214471647775038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-82466137749963817382008-08-03T18:49:00.004+10:002008-08-03T19:22:49.278+10:00live report<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyv9vRRYpl4M6-YtHvJp_PdB059ojzNK32ojm0SygaIRudf1m0kr33vOYy_nTn1tDI2oYv0LgE9d-e1HtyDPqYdLQm-Xm1aPhsBegmOr9ZsLiGzy0UiLIrbF1zP6G0yv31u5K_uHguYdoz/s1600-h/bb7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230218374916902722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyv9vRRYpl4M6-YtHvJp_PdB059ojzNK32ojm0SygaIRudf1m0kr33vOYy_nTn1tDI2oYv0LgE9d-e1HtyDPqYdLQm-Xm1aPhsBegmOr9ZsLiGzy0UiLIrbF1zP6G0yv31u5K_uHguYdoz/s320/bb7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Ayumills of <a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com/">Pink penguin </a>is currently travelling in Japan. Somehow in between visiting family, meeting up with bloggers and buying fabric. She's been finding the time to post. Click <a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com/">here</a> to read all about it and while your there check out her great tutorials.</div><br /><div></div>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634113599331168666noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627615817239746654.post-38757451520126909112008-08-02T14:28:00.005+10:002008-08-02T14:42:24.981+10:00"Craft books" they criedIt's so exciting for us to see all those lovely comments coming in. And it comes as no surprise that so many of you want to see more of the craft books.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdcbrr17xTLdS77J2cA5MQOV8Wo2cPbQkn8hGch5l7v_IhfN9qPpfhhL8JXVQwiTamyFz9NLCIytLBYEhPYm7F7YCbboRVYsWDv-qRAhmAZmr5rtToW8IpR5T8B9btwSC3ZVdBkr8gWk/s1600-h/books.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdcbrr17xTLdS77J2cA5MQOV8Wo2cPbQkn8hGch5l7v_IhfN9qPpfhhL8JXVQwiTamyFz9NLCIytLBYEhPYm7F7YCbboRVYsWDv-qRAhmAZmr5rtToW8IpR5T8B9btwSC3ZVdBkr8gWk/s200/books.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229774127926752290" border="0" /></a>I'm sure many of you know of the site: <a href="http://www.craftlog.org/craftingjapanese/">Crafting Japanese</a>, which is dedicated to collecting images and reviews of as many craft books as possible. It's well sorted into crafting categories for easy searching, plus you can use the site's search engine to pinpoint a particular ISBN number.<br /><br />For those of you who love the craft books but weren't aware of this site, I have a suspicion I might have just made your day!Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181265355634519212noreply@blogger.com4