Hard to decide what to do first.
I've got a long list of things I want to get to this weekend . . .
. . . some that I've only been dreaming about,
and drooling over.
Including a fun (secret) sewing project already in the works, that I can't wait to get back to.
None of which have anything to do with this book from, Ondori (1987), that I picked up from a second-hand book shop a month ago. These designs seem fresh and new again, don't they?
Oh, they're lovely! I have one book of Japanese embroidery and love it. Yours from 1987 is delightful. What a joy to behold.
Another joy is I can finally leave comments on Typepad again!
Such a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Isabelle | March 10, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Oh my I love them, I am always on the look-out for such artistry-just beautiful!!
Posted by: Natasha | March 10, 2007 at 11:03 AM
I just LOVE the pieces that show the little critters and their homes. That mole is so hilarious! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sarah | March 10, 2007 at 12:15 PM
I borrowed this book from the local library before. There are a few English ondori books published around 1990. The whole series is indeed great! :-)
Posted by: Tracy | March 10, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Oh my goodness, I could just eat them up! LOVE them!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | March 10, 2007 at 02:18 PM
great book! I got my order from pattern bee and I can't wait to get started on the poodles! My daughter is going to make one as well so she can learn. Very fun! thanks for having so many fun things to choose from in your shop!
Posted by: Jenn | March 10, 2007 at 04:04 PM
Guess what book I just bought? Adorable! I had to have it! Thank you for sharing!!
Posted by: Dannielle | March 10, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Holy Moly! These patterns make me want to take a week off work just to stitch them. Thank you, thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jen | March 10, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Holy Moly! These patterns make me want to take a week off work just to stitch them. Thank you, thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jen | March 10, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Vicki-
Thanks for sharing, I'm so inspired. I have a long train ride ahead of me tomorrow & need a project. Thank you for sharing about your little comfort pillows (to heat in micro). I made these as gifts to take to family I'm visiting, plus some handmade chocolates.;)
Posted by: Leslie | March 10, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Oh my goodness!! The cuteness, makes my hands itch to stitch!! What a wonderful book!
Posted by: stickchick | March 10, 2007 at 07:48 PM
Such fun, whimiscal embroidery designs--love them! Happy Days! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | March 11, 2007 at 01:21 AM
that looks awesomely inviting!
:)
Posted by: gkgirl | March 11, 2007 at 08:02 AM
The pictures looks lovely, such fine needlework, it's amazing.
I love your site and I'll be back for a visit soon.
Waving at you from The Netherlands !!
Posted by: Monique | March 11, 2007 at 08:11 AM
Funny and qute :) I am amazed what you do ! I am also waving at you from The Netherlands :)
Posted by: Aina | March 11, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Oh I adore the rabbit and mole ones best !
Posted by: weirdbunny | March 11, 2007 at 04:13 PM
They do! Amazing how time and fashion passes till everything old is new again.
The bunny and the mole are just adorable. Thanks for sharing the eye candy!
Posted by: tinker | March 11, 2007 at 09:29 PM
those are quite the goodies! where to start? way too hard to choose.
Posted by: Dacia | March 11, 2007 at 10:06 PM
I agree !!!! Definitely fresh and new !
This is the kind of book I'd be happy to find in a second hand shop !
Have a nice week !
Posted by: Violette | March 12, 2007 at 01:16 AM
Lovely designs! I especially like the cake.
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 12, 2007 at 05:37 AM
Thanks for sharing these precious pictures. I've been stitching a little and these projects look so cute.
Posted by: willzmom | March 12, 2007 at 06:45 AM
ooooo, darling! each and every one is screaming, "try this!" thanks for sharing these.
xoC
Posted by: charlotte | March 12, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Amazing!!!
Posted by: paula luckhurst | March 13, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Hi Friend!! Thinking of you :)
What a fantastic score finding that book!!
I have a serious crush on it. Serious.
Posted by: Toni | March 13, 2007 at 11:07 PM