Gohan - Rice bowls - Pouch

New pouchs!
Gohan, again!
Making more with different Gohan :D

Today wasn't good day for taking pictures :( The color of the bottom fabric looks black, and hard to see the pattern. It is Japanese traditional style kimono fabric...., I prefer to take better pictures tomorrow for shop listing. But couldn't wait to show off my new pouch until tomorrow...!
 

A large package from Japan!

I received a big and heavy package from Japan the other day. It was from my friend from high school.

Many of Japanese foods, quilting books, Japanese craft books, and fabrics!!  I couldn't believe my eyes to see such a large package sent via express mail! She told me that she forgot to include some items in the last package and kept it for a long time, she didn't want foods to be spoiled by sending it via surface because we are now in summer. Also added "You don't have to worry about anything, that was what I wanted to do. It was for my convenience."

But I believe she used the fastest shipping method to cheer me up, since there is no food included in the box which get spoiled. They are powder or dried...

Thank you, Ryong. Always.

Turtle

My husband has picked up a turtle in our backyard.... I am afraid of this kind of turtle, it hiss and make threats (>_<).

I have seen many times a turtle has been crushed by a car on a road, this is my 2nd time to take a turtle to a vet. They take wild animals to release at the wild life habitat. That is what I was told at my first time.

Hope the turtle make a better life there. It would be much better than being crushed around here someday..... :-(

Today's work....

Getting back to normal life, I think... Depressed so much without recognizing because of my rabbit death, didn't want to do anything for a while, kept playing with my bunnies most of my free time. Going to bed late but wake up very early morning and couldn't get back to sleep for a few hours, feeling sleepy day time :(

Today, I have made 3 items for sale, One Gohan tote, Pin cushion, and return address stickers :)

Front page - Japanese tenugui kitchen tool tote -

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featured on the front page at 5:00am EST Wed July 8 2009.

What's going on????
The 2nd front page this month.
It seemed appear on front page for an hour 5:00am-6:00am.

The kitchen tool tote is on the Gift Guide - Slow Food - for months, and it still sitting in my room..... (again).

Anyway, appreciating for being picked up!

Gift from Mai!

Last week, I received a wonderful gift from Mai - SIESTA - !!

It is Japanese fabrics and a book of buttons! : ) I see cotton x linen blend is very popular in Japan, I love the natural atmosphere. I have been hoping to find such a fabric in my area, but hard to find. Keep checking local stores when I go there, I like thicker one than typical quilt cotton, all I see cotton x line blend is for shirts and it is thin.
Mai said those fabrics are from her favorite store, I appreciate her for sharing with me her treasure.

When I saw the button book, I couldn't figure out what it is. Big button.... and...? When I figured out it is a book made by her, I really felt she has a biiiiiiig idea storage on her brain! Apparently, it would never be empty like a big fountain, just flowing out. I am not sure if I want to use the buttons because I don't want to destroy this cute world....

Her shipping envelope is always unique. I believe it is a very good idea to use good quality of Japanese flier or magazine page. I am sure it is very interesting for foreigners to see, even it is enjoyable, also "Go Green!!" I had worked for advertisement agency (design and printing) for years, I love to see fliers from other countries. Especially fliers from Europe attract me very much.

Anyway, everything is her original idea. Isn't it amazing???
 
P.S. By the way, the envelope made me hungry because of many kind of spaghetti... I LOVE spaghetti.....

Front page - Ocean Isle -

The treasury of "Ocean Isle" turned into Front page of Etsy!
I have missed it!! (>_<), it seems to decorate the front page for just 30 minutes July 6 7:00pm - 7:30pm.
People who marked my shop as their hearts is 18....! in the 30 minutes, the front page effect is really great..., but the cushion is still going to stay at my home........ 

Treasury -- Blue waves - Cushion -

Treasury "Ocean Isle" selected by FancyLamb.

I feel like this is the 2nd time for this cushion to be picked up.... but staying at my house for a long time... ha ha.
Anyway, thank you so much! I love blue~~~!!

:: This treasury will expire Wednesday 1:48pm July 8 ::

White, Black and Red Japanese alphabet quilt.

This quilt is a custom order.
I was kind of surprised when I was offered to make this quilt, because the color scheme for a baby quilt for me is pastel or bright colors. Took a while to figure out what my customer would like, and thanks to her and my friend, I have learned a new thing.

Why is Black & White Best for Baby?....
(Thanks for the website link, Donna!)

Hope my customer's girl would remember Japanese alphabet Hiragana in early age.
I also made a little toy with those 3 colors, hope she would like it, too!

Treasury -- Thank you -- Green leaf -- A2 fold cards --

Treasury from my stationery shop! Thank you!

"Turn over a new leaf" selected by titilayo.

:: This treasury will expire Wednesday 5:40am July 8 ::

So, how was your July 4th? I heard a lot of fireworks sounds last night!
Yesterday, my husband and I disassembled and washed the biggest rabbit cage (again including carpet for the cage), which is bigger than my bed..... It took whole day, but I am comfortable to see the cage is clean!

Here is happy SOU (male) and Rusty (male).
Trying to make a trio with these guys and RingRing since SOU's partner Simone has passed away. SOU is a rabbit who always needs company. He was a excellent nurse for Simone for years. When he is alone, he just sit on the corner even in the play room, doesn't move. But once he gets a person to play with he become immediately curious, runs around me, loves to be pet and kissy, but hates to be held :(. Although he is a bit aggressive, but hopefully those guys can live together in one cage...

Treasury :: Inu hariko - Iron transfer -

Treasury picked up from my stationery shop!
Thank you~~~!


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