books: Make good: Crafts + Life

Posted April 12th, 2009 by kath_red

The first books in the Make Good: crafts + life series of Japanese craft books translated into English.

Linen, Wool, Cotton: 25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics (Make Good: Crafts + Life) by Akiko Mano. Trumpeter (April 14, 2009)

Linen Wool Cotton is completely sweet and lovely with an eclectic mix of project for the home. Sarong apron with a tiny patch of cross stitch. Cheesecloth fruit bag is wonderful. Tunic dress, lunch bag, house shoes, aprons, lingerie case, lap bag and lots more adorable projects, alongside lessons on cross stitch, adorable hand drawn illustrations and clear and simple instructions.

Patchwork Style: 35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life (Make Good: Crafts + Life) by Suzuko Koseki. Trumpeter (April 14, 2009)

Patchwork style is a delicious book, with colorful patchwork bags, quilts and table mats. A colourful logcabin quilt, patchwork fan shaped bag and tie front apron and more. Along with excellent illustrations that Japanese craft books are famous for.

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One Comment on “books: Make good: Crafts + Life”

  1. Debbie kl Says:
    April 26th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Oooh – These are on my Amazon wish list. The quilt in the Patchwork style book looks awesome and the change purse looks like just my size.

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