kitty: I love Sushi

Thank you Mia, for the lovely tea towel. It already has kitty approval and maybe a little kitty jealousy as well. And it is very true, Sushi is my favorite food.

MG: garter heart...

...for a birthday boy

kitty: Japanese craft book -B000WOS7QIz

Japanese Craft Books - Amazon JP - B000WOS7QI

"NHK books Osyare workshop" 108 pages - 2007/10 ISBN-13:B000WOS7QI

I just walked by the magazine stand on Saturday and saw this new magazine was in. The leaves on the cover made me pick up the magazine instantly and I was just amazed by the projects inside the pages. You know, I really think Americans should take a note on the quality and project scopes of Japanese magazines. Patterns: Craftsman Section, Korean Embroidery, 3D Leaves/acorns/roses, Amazing section on construction of a saddle shoulder cable sweater, Festival Mask and Kimonos, Miniature small box and scrolls, An anti aging facial massage, Beauty Hair and Makeup section, Manicure section, cute crewel owl (think the penguin that is so cut on the anthropology sweater)

An your anti-aging massage step by step.

kitty: Japanese craft book -9784834726114

Japanese Craft Books - Amazon JP - 9784834726114

Oh How Lovely, Embroidery begins with a Thread and Material 88 pages - 2007/08 ISBN-13:9784834726114

This book is truly dear and inspirational. There are so many cute little projects to make you want to sequel and get out the fabric, needle, in thread. The different patterns remind me a lot of characters that you would find in a wee wonderful world. Patterns: purses, change purses, tea cozy, pot holder, place mat, coaster, book cover, skirt, tote bags, shoes, scarf, tote bag, change purses, pony tail holder , sewing kit, shoes, blanket, corsages, Techniques: Standard Hand Embroidery, some crewel techniques