Shambala are offering whipup readers the chance to win one of three copies of each of these books. For more information on these two books go to the Make Good Books website and read where I reviewed these books here – These are the first books in the Make Good: crafts + life series of Japanese craft books translated into English and published through Shambhala.
Shambala are also offering this project for download right here – one of the projects from Linen Wool Cotton – this floor mat pattern. Download PDF here.
To enter – leave a comment here in the next 48 hours – letting us know your favourite Japanese inspired project.
Patchwork Style: 35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life (Make Good: Crafts + Life) by Suzuko Koseki. Trumpeter (April 14, 2009)
Linen, Wool, Cotton: 25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics (Make Good: Crafts + Life) by Akiko Mano. Trumpeter (April 14, 2009)
Thank you everyone for entering – winners have been contacted – here they are:
amy:
i think sashiko is my number one inspiration of japanese craft stuff, but really, it’s the entire package. i love the simplicity of the books themselves, and the projects inside them. i have several japanese amigurami books, and a japanese embroidery book (i’d have more, but they’re so pricey!), and i love the designs and the formatting of the books themselves.
Deanna:
I love the Patchwork Style book and have been dying to get one – its not available in Australia apparantly! Im very new to sewing and there are a few projects i want to make – especially a super-size floor mat that is patchworked (im pretty sire there is a more achievable sized one in the book!). I love these titles and hope to see more published soon!
Kym:
How could I choose just one? The Japanese children’s clothes patterns are so stylish and toys are irresistably cute. I love the simplicity of zakka, with just a little piece of lace or embroidery turning a plain object into something wonderful. What’s not to love about Japanese craft?
klaudia:
Thank you for the giveaway, sounds lovely! I have a lot of favourite Japanese inspired projects, depending what am I about to make..most recently it’s aprons…so cool and simple and stylish…I would also love to have a go at tunics..but that’s a thought for the future:)
dawn:
I’ve been a huge fan of Japanese craft books for a few years now. My kids can’t get enough of the cute felt animals but I love the simplicity of embroidered linen projects.
Cindy Ericsson:
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!
