Books...again (blame the rain)

We're reduced to looking at another book today because the weather here has been so bad that I just can't get any new photo's.
I'm still working on baby stuff as well as a whole slew of rabbits for a wholesale order (a bit more about that next month), but I can't show you anything because it's too damned dark. Bah.

I'm finding it tougher and tougher to be really impressed by these books these days. We've all seen so many of them before that it's pretty hard for them to come up with anything really new.  That said, I still can't resist buying them, especially when they include those gorgeous pears on the front.

This picture reminded me that I started a white on white quilt about 10 years ago (alright, about a year ago) that is still sitting in a box somewhere. That table cloth makes me tempted to resurrect it, although possibly it's not the best idea to make a white quilt just before bringing a new baby in to the house!

I'm going to be making some of these apples for Bella. We bought her an absolute ton of wooden food for Christmas and it's been the best gift we gave her,  but I think that some fabric food would go down well too (and be less painful to stand on when she leaves it lying all over the floor). And since I've only just realised that it's just under 3 weeks until her third birthday, I better get on with it.

Unfortunately there really isn't very much new about this book, but I did like the fruit and veg themes and of course the pears are just the sweetest.
I also really like these peas. But then I'm heavily pregnant and don't get out much!

I think that if you don't have very many Japanese craft books then you could find a much better one to spend your pennies on and if you already own far too many, then you could probably give this one a miss. Unless of course you just have to own the pattern for the pears.

Comments

[Anina]

I have that one and the grammar alone makes it worthwhile, especially "Pot Mat of Pea" on page 70, which was the sole reason I bought this.

[Kristine]

Ooh, I like the look of that book. The peas are great. I love the combination of applique and outline stitching. Food for thought. I'm tempted to put down the feed dogs and do some free form stitching on my machine after seeing those photos.
Thanks for sharing.

[JoAnna]

I like that one, but I think you are correct in that many of the things have been done before. If only I were able to read them! I could probably find a similar pattern at my local quilt shop, in English. That being said, I just can't get enough of these wonderful little books!

[Mijk]

ok I haven't got one Japanese craftbook. What is a musthave?

[helen]

It's the lighting for me in the Japanese books - the table with white cloth is how I picture my house in my head. The reality is so very different!

[Jennifer]

I'm with Mijk - what is a good Japanese craft book to start with? Does one need to be experienced at sewing? I just love the look of them but have no idea where to start.
Hope your weather clears up.
Have a great weekend!

[Lil' d]

There's a similar pear (and apple!) pattern on my blog if people want one - the pear was inspired by someone who was inspired by this book, if that makes sense. I didn't know there was an apple version in the book too.

I never know where people find these Japanese craft books. I saw an internet link once, but I like to see a book in person before buying it - especially craft books.

[suzie sews]

Oh how I wish my fabric fruit looked like...I have yet to own one of these books...I rely on you to share the goodness...