Sep 30, 2007

Tissue cover

Why not cover a simple tissue paper box with a handkerchief?
The hankie is not cut, so you can restore it as before.

I used marking pins. Because I would unwrap it soon.
But it may be danger. Use safety pin, or sew it roughly.

Place a box on diagonally.
Laura Ashley handkerchief

Wrap and spread.
Wrap

Twist a corner to be like a flower.
Covered

This is a Nina Rich handkerchief.
Place a box

Fold the hanky and place a box on.


Wrap the box and spread the sides.

Sep 28, 2007

Kokeshi

Kokeshi is traditional folk toy in Japan.
It is a wooden doll with globular head and cylinder body. It has no limb.
The features and clothes are painted.

There are old kokeshi in my family home.
Some have pinecone bodies.


Aug 26, 2007

Camera pouch

A pouch of quilted cloth.
Refer to How to make a pouch for making.



Measure your digital camera. Plus 1.5 - 2 inches for margin. Plus 1/4 " for seam allowance.
Fine fabric is good for a lining.





This quilt cloth is the same as Nekomimi hanten.