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Japanese fabric + craft supplies giveaway

Posted September 30th, 2009 by kath_red

Lisa from etsy shop this and that from Japan is kindly giving whipup readers the chance to win one of 3 $25 vouchers to her very cute etsy shop + she is offering whipup readers 15% discount on fabric orders over $25 (excluding shipping). Just mention whipup when checking out to receive your discount.

ThisandThatFromJapan.etsy.com stocks a huge range of Japanese fabric and stamps and other craft supplies (just a few pictured above). ~~You have 48 hours to leave a comment on your fave Japanese fabric.~~ entries closed: winners are: Giselle, Heather and Meg – congrats girls – you have been contacted via email.

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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.