Comments on: book giveaway: Make Good Books: Patchwork Style & Linen Wool Cotton

By: Loreena

Loreena — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:06:10 +0000

I’ve only just started patchwork because of a desire to create more of a “home” for my children. The project I really want to tackle is matching patchwork totes for myself and my 4 year old daughter. I’m slowly collecting japanese inspired fabrics when I have extra money to splurge and I can’t wait to take her out for a girly afternoon once I make them (hopefully they turn out ok lol!!)

By: Laila

Laila — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:45:23 +0000

Have to say I recently made a small bag that look slike a horse chestnut. It took me about an hour to discover what pieces related to which part of the bag but eventually it all came together and looks lovely, I did mine in floral so it didn’t look like a nut!!
Love these zakka books!!

By: Superstitches

Superstitches — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:43:18 +0000

My favorite Japanese inspired crafts are patchwork bags. I have several favorite patterns from my collection of Japanese craft books.

By: craftytammie

craftytammie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:34:13 +0000

I’m not sure that I have a favorite – but I love the cuteness in Japanese prints! Thanks for the entry!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:32:36 +0000

I love the jumper in the Linen Wool Cotton book.

By: Cindy Ericsson

Cindy Ericsson — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:55:47 +0000

I hand-sewed a great Japanese-inspired tank last summer using a lovely blue and white batik fabric. I cut out the pieces by copying a very plain tank. Once I’d sewn the side seams and the straps, I adjusted the fit around the neck by sewing box pleats. I wore it to one of my husband’s work functions — he thought I’d bought it in a shop!

By: Jesselyn

Jesselyn — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:41:56 +0000

My favourite Japanese sewing project that I’ve done so far would have to be slippers: simple and so comfy!

By: francie

francie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:13:24 +0000

room shoes! they’re so cozy and when they’re made from linen they’re not too heavy for spring and fall even here in texas.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:06:11 +0000

Although they aren’t sewn, my favourite Japanese patterns are called tawashi and are these little scrubbies made by either knitting or crocheting up cotton or acrylic yarn. They are splendid for washing up and are super fun to make.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:14:56 +0000

I made a origami inspired teeny purse with hippos on it recently, I really enjoy the way the geometric look turned out.