book blog tour: Kanzashi in bloom

Posted July 21st, 2009 by kath_red

I am so excited for Sister Diane from Craftypod, her new book Kanzashi in Bloom: 20 Simple Fold-and-Sew Projects to Wear and Give is so beautiful, my daughter grabbed it as I was unwrapping it and immediately started pouring over the projects and instructions. I love that the basics are so simple, and from this simple beginning great things can be made.

Diane Gilleland or Sister Diane as we know her in the blog world, is taking her book on blog tour and we are lucky enough to host her here on 27 July for a discussion on the background to this wonderful craft. The rest of the blog tour schedule can be found here.

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how to make Sarubobo plush

Posted June 1st, 2009 by kath_red

sarubobo plush

Sarubobo (monkey baby) love these adorable little plush sarubobo from Mairuru – so many variations – here’s how to make them.

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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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