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Archive for April, 2008
Please do it at home.
Apr 30th
I’d almost forgotten about this odd poster, which we were seeing all over the Tokyo subway stations a couple of weeks ago.
The English is an accurate translation of the Japanese—it’s just…pretty strange. (Right?) If you look closely, you’ll see that it adds “please share your seat with others” at the bottom. Seems like they could have just stuck with that line.
Let’s Stack Some Cats!
Apr 29th
Yes, the Stackable Cats are finally here! This simple pattern includes three sizes for maximum stacking fun. Techniques include provisional cast on, knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, short rows and mattress stitch.
Buy the pattern as a PDF download here!
Update: Thanks so much to both Kristen at Plush You and Michelle at CRAFT for announcing the Stackable Cats!
Paper Earrings
Apr 28th
My jewelry-designer friend Audrey recently made the most beautiful pair of earrings out of handmade Japanese paper and sterling silver.
I love how they look so incredibly light—the use of the paper is just inspired. (Now if only I wore earrings…)
The earrings are part of her collection, which can be found in her Etsy shop. (I also blogged about her shop when she opened it last year.) Audrey specializes in mixing industrial and natural materials with traditional elements of fine jewelry. The result is beautiful designs that balance strength and delicacy.
I think her jewelry would make an awesome Mother’s Day gift for a hip kind of mom!
Stackable Cats Are Coming Soon!
Apr 25th
Check back soon, or sign up for the mailing list (email info@mochimochiland.com) to receive a notice as soon as the pattern is available!
Mochimochi Land Profile on Venuszine.com
Apr 24th
One of the strange things about vacations is that stuff happens while you’re away! Much of it is just work piling up, of course, but sometimes there’s a pleasant surprise mixed in with the multiplying “to-dos.” Such is the case with a new profile of Mochimochi Land on Venuszine.com!
Venuszine.com is the website of the hip magazine Venus Zine, which covers a refreshing mix of women in music, art, film, fashion, and DIY culture. Contributor Sara Graham, who is an avid crocheter herself, just happened to be at the Martha Stewart taping that my toys and I attended in February, and she got in touch with me shortly after that.
I’m extremely flattered by Sara’s nicely written profile about my work, and it’s an honor to be presented on Venus Zine’s website along with so many other fascinating women in art and DIY culture. Thank you Sara!
