Japanese Paper Cutting Art

Nordic and European Prints

Markka is a japanese online shop that sells Nodic and European prints on various interior objects. Ships internationally.

Print Pattern features Swedish Patterns on wrapping paper.

Today's Inspiration is for illustration and print of the 40s' and 50s'
Illustration for Kids features some lovely children illustration.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2008

Buy Hand Made Pledge

Japanese online shop

Fabric Tales and Emico Fabrics are online shops that sells japanese fabric.
Found a set of wonderful Flickr images of Shinzi Katoh's work in retail shops.
Okadaya is a japanese online crafter shop whereas Fujisan is a online general shop-at least I think. :-)
Doishugei seems to be of a higher class and expensive selection of crafter shop, especially embroidery threads and supplies.
Still in learning stage and found that Clover is a craft tools and kit manufacturer that has interesting pages to explain uses and function of its products.
Lin Net is a cool japanese linen online shop - elegant and clean, enough to entice itchy crafter fingers to order.
BeinFait Make Matie is a name that is related to a magazine or catalog magazine available at most japanese bookstore - beautiful embrodery and needlework.

*Image from Fabric Tales

Jewellery

Boucheron
Bvlgari
Cartier
Chaumet
Chopard
De Beers
Mikimoto
Tiffany

*Image from Mikimoto

Online Bookstore

Assouline
Books & Collectibles
Craftzine
Crochet Me
Sasuga Books
Yes Asia
Kinokuniya Singapore
Popular Malaysia
MPH Malaysia

O-Hayo Sensei
Bunka Books

Denim

Evisu
Evisu Online Shop

Ksubi
Denimology on Ksubi/Tsubi
MyCatWalk sells Ksubi and Tsubi via online

Fendi

Fendi
Fendi Shoes
Fendi USA Online Shop

Tatting Links

Atelier Exanimis
Celtic Dream Weave
Frivolite
Georgia Seitz
Tatting
This N Tat

Rose Ground and UK Tatting are UK bobblin and tatting supplier.

Cross Stitch Links

Albums Dantan
About.com on Cross Stitch
BeckyBee's Stitching Hive
Gigi Online
Kunst & Vliegwerk
Subversive Cross Stitch
Tantes zolder

Scandinavian Stitches, an online cross stitch pattern shop.

Making Stuff

Swedish Links

http://www.hovlev.com/index_e.html
http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/List____16693.aspx?cats=99

Knitter's Blogs

Knitting Plus
Odd Ball Shawls
Shandeh knitting
Ravelry

How to Make a Poncho

Online video tutorial
http://www.knittinghelp.com/dynamic/php/video/index.php?file=/misc/poncho-assembly.avi

Sweet knitted poncho for girls
http://www.maizehutton.com/easyponcho.html

Learn Knitting

Knitting online lesson
http://www.shoppingshoppingonline.com/sewing-lessons.html
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
http://www.artyarns.com/newsite/tutorials_main.htm

Lunch Boxes

Some insight of lunch boxes industry
Wikipedia on American Lunch Boxes Industry
Lunch Box Pad
Lunch Box Collector Glossary


Pretty American style lunch boxes from eBay.
1960'S Walt Disney School Bus Metal Lunch Box
1962 Cable Car Metal Lunchbox and Thermos
1974 Vintage Patriotic Metal Lunch Box
Vintage Chuckwagon Dome Lunch Box and Metal Thermos
Vintage JURASSIC PARK Lost World Lunch box
2 Vintage Lunch Boxes Minnie Mouse & Disney Bus Thermos
I Dream Of Jeannie Lunch Box, circa 1999
Scooby Doo Lunch Box / Metal Purse 3D
Lunch Boxes, an online store


Cute and compact Japanese style bento boxes from eBay as well.
This popular bento box seller is from Japan.
Japanese Pair Kingyo Fish Bento Box
Traditional Family Bento Box
A Cool Family Bento Box

Knife Block Assembled by Agnes T.

Rectangular cork pads from IKEA, pins and black waist band from haberdashery makes a neat and compact knife block.

Clover Knit Kawaii Zakka Link

Clover Knit Kawaii Zakka Link
Some interesting hand made and small projects from Clover

Cross Stitching After 20+ Years

The last piece of cross stitch I did was a school project apron which I hated so much because I was too fat to fit into the standard material provided. Earlier there was a fabric pencil case (of course all my stationary could fit in).

This warm up pattern is from a generous blogger with the help of stitching friends, is in the process of archiving her aunt's collection. I keep missing stitches, used 3 strands instead of 2, ended up looking coarse and haste work. Even the ends of threads are too long at the back. Stitches shown at the back not in the order that I would like. I am trying on a second piece with 2 strands and hopefully, less mistakes and better back finishing. I have a bad habit of keeping the back viewable.

Bernina Event in Kuala Lumpur

The Star 03-Sept-07 Advertistment

Bernina 75th Anniversary Sewing & Quilting Expo 4-days

Location: Corus Hotel, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 6-9 Sept-07, 9am-8pm

Organizer: Elitronic S. B.
Organizer Address: No.157, Jalan SS19/6, 47500 Subang Jaya Selangor
Email: my-elit@tmn.net.my

Malaysia Flag

In conjunction with Malaysia's 50th National Day on 30th August, I have created our national flag cross stitch pattern to share with fellow stitchers. I have the original larger image, email to me at agnestan05(at)hotmail(dot)com if you would like to have.

This work is licenced under a Creative Commons Licence.

Sakura in 3D

I did this Sakura 4 years ago to practise embellishment for first time. Now the sequin is no longer in stock at the shop I frequent, I feel bad to continue with rest of the pretty pink sequins and beads.

Professional Artificial Flower Maker Legeron, Paris

I feel I must share this with all art and craft fans. Paris artificial flower custom maker established since 1880, Legeron makes one of the best of its specialization in Europe supplies to, from the royal and aristocrats, not forget to mention haute couture houses as well.
This is not a paid post, though I would dream Legeron hire me to review their products. Spend time to admire Legeron's splendid creations. No pictures here as I am afraid this post might infringe Legeron copyright. Museum of Early Trades and Crafts features interesting early artificial flower making tools which is still in use at Legeron.
If you are interested in getting artificial flowers (though may never get Legeron quality craftsmanship and material) Hibiscus Florals supplies affordable range.

Digital Watercolour in PhotoShop

Downloadable digital watercolour tutorials in Adobe Photoshop from Computer Arts UK at
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/2d__and__photoshop/watercolour_effects

Craft Web Link

Martha Stewart Crafts Online Shop
Martha Stewart Crafts Resource

Miyuki Beads
Swarovski Design Tools

Clover
Ondori Crafts

Welcome Message

I am moving my interests here, it gets too messy in older blog as a result of hoarding. All artsy & craftsy links will also be here as well.