the world of craft - pt. 1

This month I am dedicating several posts this Summer to Crafting Around the world.

You have no idea how many times I search Etsy with the tag word "Japan".

Because, seriously, everything is more fun in japan. The packing tape has smiling animals on it for goodness sakes!  So, today we start with Japan...a longtime fave.

JAPAN

Craft Blogs

Fabric

 Scooter Fabric in Purple/Orange

available here.

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Japanese Cotton Fabric with Elephants - Gray, Yellow, Orange Pink

available here.

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French Map on Tan - Japanese Cotton Fabric

available here.

on Etsy

Felt Cookie and Dessert Japanese Craft Book

(yes, those are felt, dude.)

available here.

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Lovely Samplers for Embroidery Book

available here.

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Little Red Riding Hood Stamp Set in a Wooden Box

available here.

Obsessed with...

Japanese sewing pattern magazines.  I have spent many a sleep-deprived night looking at the pages of these magazines online and dreaming of a time when I would shell out $30 for a magazine.  My favorite mag is called CUCITO BABIES & TODDLERS.  Here's a peek at a few pages from the Winter 2011 edition.
Could you die?

Please go buy it here. And then email me and tell me
how great it is and I'll be happy living vicariously through you.  Deal?

[ emilie ]