Kokoro no Te: Handmade Treasures from the Heart
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List Price: $27.95
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Author: Kumiko Sudo
ISBN: 1933308044
Number of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 2005-10-28
Publisher: Breckling Press
Book Description
Kokoro no Te, translated into English as "handmade from the heart," is the philosophy behind this enchanting collection of small, high-fashion craft projects that have a distinctive Japanese flair. Featuring purses, pins, sewing accoutrements, and the author's amazing temari balls, the 30 original hand-sewn designs combine surprisingly simple techniques with exquisite colors and fabrics, allowing sewers to create lavish objets d'art easily and inexpensively. A delightful and original array of fashion pins, brooches, purses, and keepsake pouches creatively combine silks, cottons, and soft felts with delicate beading and embroidery. A pattern for a doll-sized kimono is included along with designs for pin cushions, thimbles, and a needle cache. The sensational color photographs and line drawings show multiple points of view for each project and show precisely how each artful, stylish, and charming piece comes together.
Customer Reviews (10 total reviews)
Very beautiful crafts, but missing some things that would make it excellant
by Customer A1YRVMEA0X4BSU at May 27th, 2008
Each of the projects is so beautiful in its own right. I truly love planning to make the items in ... (read more)
Miniature sewing projects with a Japanese style
by Customer A31GH7C4QNRJJ6 at December 30th, 2007
This book would suit those seeking a range of little projects that nevertheless give a great deal ... (read more)
Awesome details!
by Customer A14BBWFEBSXQUK at November 05th, 2007
lots of projects and easy to understand! beautiful full color photos and detailed drawings to show each step!
Beautiful creations, but...
by Customer A27GFGCW4NE5GJ at May 14th, 2007
Kumiko is a master of her craft and her book shows some of her cutest work. While the patterns ... (read more)
Omiyage
by Customer A2V3D5HXDDYTR at January 23rd, 2007
Lots of lovely ideas in this book, had to alter some sizing, but no problems
Cute!
by Customer A8MAINAV4XUXF at August 25th, 2006
I love the book, and love making all the cute things in it. However, the first time I made the fish, her instructions referred to part C (or maybe D?)of the fish, and the template for the part was nowhere to be found. I was able to make my own template, but it was irritating.
Kokoro no Te
by Customer A3GF84GZEHDQBU at July 01st, 2006
I purchsed this for my wife. She is an artist and loves artistic items from Japan - ever since visitng Japan last year. She loves this book andf keeps it on our coffee table in easy reach. The instructions are excellent and the presentation is of high quality.
Exquisite Small Gifts to Make
by Customer A333SV82Y549LK at January 27th, 2006
This is the second of Kumiko Sudo's books I have purchased and fallen in love with. There is sure ... (read more)
Useful tiny projects with beading and fussy cut fabrics
by Customer A10GJ8Z0Y7PJXU at January 16th, 2006
If you enjoy sewing by hand, or want to learn how, this book provides sophisticated, useful, chic ... (read more)
Another lovely fabric feast from Sudo
by Customer A18OLZIT0DGVJR at November 05th, 2005
Kumiko Sudo repeats her flair with fabric and fabulous books.
This book, like all her ... (read more)
