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Book Fairs, Amazon, and Nuigurumi
Today, I work the book fair at my daughter's school. The idea of being surrounded by all those books has inspired me to make some long awaited purchases... So late last night, I broke down and picked up Plush You!
I also just received Amy Butler's Midwest Modern
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[1] On Oct-24-2007, christina wrote:I just picked up Amy Butler's Midwest Modern from the library, and like you say, it is inspirational (more colorful stuff than my husband would put up with, but I can dream!).
I can't wait to get my hands on Last Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts, just in time for the holidaze!
[2] On Oct-24-2007, bernadette wrote:
Thanks for the "book report". It made me immediately go to Amazon to look at new books. I added some to my shopping cart but have no plans to buy books just yet.
That's because I am way behind on reading the various fiber art mags I subscribe to and even Vogue. But I did "speed read" What Not to Wear from the library and it was useful; although by now I know what to avoid. haha.
One big crafting fad in Japan right now is weaving indoor, zori/zouri sandals using recycled fabric over cotton rope. They are kind of like rag rugs for the feet! Pretty cute. There were several different book on the topic and I considered buying one, while in Tokyo. But they were all in Japanese and the photo directions might not be quite enough to learn by. There is a simple, wooden loom to consruct or buy, too. You can see these sandals being offered on ebay.
Japan has been in an economic recession for ahwile now and recyling/reusing is big, as are handcrafts among the housewives. (Married women typically do not have outside jobs.)
If one of these sandal books makes it into English, then I'll be tempted!