Chocolate money
Craft book 9
ISBN 4 86067 036 1
Title ; A hint for bringing memories into shape , ( in other words - Ideas to use up your old 'odds and sods' )
Some lovely patchwork,
bowls made from jumbled up wire,
bracelets that look like strips of bias binding with beads and buttons sewn on
more scrappy patchwork,
nice flower brooches
and this could be a fun project to do with the kids.
There aren't any patterns in this book, the pictures are pretty and there are some nice ideas , but it's a slim volume , so I would save your hard -earned pennies for something else.
Like chocolate.
The title is wonderful. I would probably buy it just for that if it weren't for the review, so thanks! I really like that calendar, too. I think I'll have to try one of those...
Posted by: Rose | October 17, 2005 at 04:00 PM
oh yay! you got it!! isn't it great!?!?! :)
Posted by: lisa s | October 17, 2005 at 06:03 PM
I was wondering about this book. it does have a great title...odds and sods, I love that! I will have to try and find ways to fit that expression into some conversation I am having today...
Posted by: jenn | October 17, 2005 at 07:32 PM
Inspiring pics and lovely idea to use a quilt as a tablecloth.
Posted by: erin | October 18, 2005 at 02:44 AM
Thanks for posting the photos. They're really nice, and it's good to know not to buy the book!
Posted by: Liesl | October 18, 2005 at 02:25 PM
I have that book, and love it. Each image is so inspirational.
Posted by: KimC | October 18, 2005 at 04:51 PM
Are you addicted to Japanese craft books? Which has the best high, chocolate or craft books?
Posted by: juju | October 18, 2005 at 06:02 PM
These pictures are lovely. So true, you want to get the most bang for your Japanese craft book buck, they're not cheap. Eating chocolate while looking at Japanese craft books, now THAT would be good living!
Posted by: Blair | October 19, 2005 at 04:50 AM
I have the book, too. I only wish I could read it. I can figure everything out with the cute drawings and diagrams. I especially like the drawing of the fluff to stuff in pincoushions and the little arrow showing where to place it inside. haha.
what are the best Japanese craft books and where to get them? what about French ones?
Posted by: Missy K | October 20, 2005 at 01:59 PM
Love your website. Since you love japanese craft books, guess you might like to get some inspiration from these websites too.
http://www2.wbs.ne.jp/~chi-ku/
Have Fun!
Posted by: Y.H. | October 24, 2005 at 10:29 AM
The lovely lovely quilt was for MY newborn baby Rebecca and she LOVES it! Thank you so muchx
Posted by: Helen | November 11, 2005 at 07:42 PM