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My latest idea was to add some simple temari stitches to a kimekomi ball. I had to use a double layer of quilt batting between the foam and the fabric so that I could actually sew the design while the fabric was on the ball. A more flexible needle might have made it a Continue reading >>Temari Stitches on a Kimekomi Ball When I was a teenager, I had a friend who’s mother was crazy about Christmas trees. She had several of the plastic variety that stayed up all year round and would be decorated according to the season. Valentine’s theme for February, St. Patrick’s for March, Easter in April, and so on. I love this idea Continue reading >>A Christmas tree for all seasons 
YouTube is a great resource for new project ideas and today I would like to share one of my favorites with you. angiejanca has made this wonderful tutorial video explaining step by step how to make quilted ornaments. There is no sewing involved. All you need is fabric, straight pins and a foam ball. Continue reading >>How To Make Quilted Ornaments I’m not going to give you step by step details of how I made this since I don’t have rights to the design. However, you can figure out the basic concept from the video. Making this kimekomi was interesting but difficult. Honestly, I was a little frustrated at one point. Especially when I Continue reading >>Kimekomi Video 
As some of you may know, I live in Japan. I don’t live in Tokyo. I live a few hours north, in the suburbs of a small city called Utsunomiya. I ventured out on my bicycle today to check out a craft store I just recently discovered in my neighborhood. While I was there I Continue reading >>Kimekomi |
 
Vintage Leather Bound Classic Books
My mother, Connie, is selling these beautiful books to raise money for her next trip to Japan to visit me. Please click above and go take a look at her shop on Etsy. They make wonderful unique gifts and are a beautiful addition to any bookshelf. |
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