After futile bi-monthly visits to the local Kinokuniya bookstore, located in Japantown, I finally found some to bring home. A good test is that I'm still excited a week later --- just no time to actually start a project!
Handmade Bag (ISBN# 4579107926) -- This has six handbag patterns, from a simple flat magazine tote to a zippered briefcase, to serve as templates for embroidery, ribbon work, and etc. Overall the needlework design are too elaborate for my tastes, but they can easily be simplified to serve as decorative accents.
Small Essentials Handmade with Cut Cloth (ISBN# 4834722996) -- This is my favorite that I'm almost overwhelmed with the possibilities! It has patterns/directions for handbags, totes, zippered pouches (in adorable half-moons, triangles, and circles), journal covers, potholders, drawstring pouches and etc. Basically it has a good assortment of personal accessories, little gifts, and home decor.
I really like these fresh looks at potholders. Sorry for the lack of photos...I'm still figuring out our scanner.
4 comments:
Hey there. I'm Lora...new to your blog. :)
MAN that handbag book looks interesting!! I am just now getting very friendly with my sewing machine! I'll have to find that book and check it out!! I love blogworld!! I find out about the neatest things.
The bag book looks great, but I have to say that round potholder looks way cool!
Ooh I like the look of the potholders, especially the round one.
I haven't seen either of these - might have to check them out. Thanks!
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