Thursday, December 27, 2007

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.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Friday, December 14, 2007

Friday, December 7, 2007

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



Saturday, October 6, 2007

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

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

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.

Monday, September 3, 2007

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

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

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.

Creative Commons License
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.

Monday, July 16, 2007

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

Saturday, July 14, 2007

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.