Craft book 14
Another little book from the Kuri kuri series.
ISBN 4 576 04181 9
Ideas for making things
from old tablecloths.
Although, what I'd look like in a bikini, is something I don't want to think about right now. Scary.
Jazzing up old school dresses.
Patterns for these
Colobockle bags.
Some gorgeous appliqued lampshades
with instructions.
And alternative uses for buttons
If you can't do up your winter coat. Ahem.
Again, it's a small book with only a few patterns, but it's cheap and very cheerful.
Thank you everybody, for the comments on Molly's softie - she blushed with pleasure when I read them out to her. It's a 'fine' thing when you're outdone by a five year old, I'd better watch my back.
I particularly like those lampshades!
Posted by:Jan | January 11, 2006 at 02:05 PM
That little birdie bag is right up your alley. There is just something so charming about these japanese craft books.
Posted by:KiWi | January 11, 2006 at 02:07 PM
I have this book, and I particularly love the little soft animals coming out of the matchbooks. Molly should have a go at those, they seem to be her size medium.
I didn't realize she was 5! Now I'm not only impressed, I'm in awe. You've got a future surgeon on your hands with those fine motor skills!
Posted by:Blair | January 11, 2006 at 03:02 PM
you have quite the library of Japanese craft books. Do you buy them online? Pray tell...
Posted by:dixie | January 11, 2006 at 03:09 PM
Love that Doggie bag! (It's the leggies!!! hehe)
Posted by:Kate | January 11, 2006 at 03:34 PM
I didn't realize Molly was 5 either! That is amazing! Has she considered making friends for the little hamster?
Loved the book. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by:Adriana | January 11, 2006 at 03:39 PM
Five years old! She's amazing. Thanks for sharing the Japanese craft books; I now know how to use amazon japan all too well. Now I need to locate some of those cool school dresses...
Posted by:chelle | January 11, 2006 at 06:05 PM
Oh Lordy... can I admit that the picture of "jazzed up" school dresses gave me flashbacks? When my sister was trying for her dressmaking Girl Guide badge, she sewed me a school "uniform" dress in regulation blue striped fabric (I was 9, I think). To show off her 1337 skillz, it had:
*a peter pan collar with a frilled edge
*a full, gathered skirt
*pleating detail on the bodice
*tiny, knobbly fabric covered buttons down the back
*short puffed sleeves
My goodness, my life was hell at school until I rebelled with a massive tantrum and was allowed to go back to my ordinary, shop-bought shirt-dress.
...the rest of the book looks great, mind! :D
Posted by:Kitty Jimjams | January 11, 2006 at 07:38 PM
Oh, these books kill me! I love the puppy dog purse and school dresses...How absolutely fun!
Posted by:molly | January 11, 2006 at 08:12 PM
oh how I love those outfits made from tablecloths (except for the bikini of course. puh-lease).
Posted by:Stephanie | January 11, 2006 at 08:13 PM
i like the outfits, very cute.
Posted by:Nichola | January 12, 2006 at 12:08 AM
oh oh.... tooooo cute... esp. the dog purse w/ the socks?????
eek!!!
thanks for sharing!
Posted by:lisa s | January 12, 2006 at 05:05 AM
I have made a bag a bit like that one already, here - http://canny-cat.com/?p=74
Those lampshades are AWESOME... but wouldn't you need some fire retardant fabric or something? *clueless*
Posted by:Catherine | January 12, 2006 at 10:28 AM
The little birdie and the doggy bag :>) Will you be making any of these? Oh, how I wish I had your skill with needle & thread (or Molly's!)
Posted by:Terri/Tinker | January 12, 2006 at 08:58 PM
pooch bag is my favorite! i love how you post so many of the pages - thank you for sharing so much!!
Posted by:two rabbits | January 13, 2006 at 02:40 AM
I love the button tree!
Posted by:Tanya | January 13, 2006 at 09:04 PM
Where do you get your craft books? I went into Kinokuniya Bookstore in Rockefeller Center and they had quite a few, but all were $20 for a small, magazine-sized paperback!
Posted by:Dacia Ray | January 14, 2006 at 06:40 PM
please tell me where I can buy this book at the internet!?
Posted by:hanne | January 19, 2006 at 07:39 AM