He looks like a fuzzy angel... but boy, can he ever whine when he wants snacks or attention! I'll never let go of Basil Farrow, but you can still enter to win a red hoody or T-shirt from Evil Kitty. Simply tell me about one of your favorite books in the comments. On Sunday, my foldy-eared son will pick the winner with his chubby feet. (Speaking of kawaii - isn't Evil Kitty's limited edition sterling silver pendant devilishly cute? )
One of my favorite scenes from Kamikaze Girls is where the Rococo ladies and gentlemen sit around making embroidery. I also love Momoko's stitching frenzy that causes her to collapse from exhaustion. (Aie, I've been there...) Most of my DIY endeavors come out of my head, but I've been strongly inspired by Japanese kawaii crafts. Two books in this vein were released by Penguin USA, my publisher for Cooking Cute.
Miyako Kanomori's Sock and Glove was originally printed in Japanese, and it's one of the most darling and original books... ever! Her stuffed animal cuties started out as discarded socks, gloves, and mittens. They're quick to make (with needle and thread) and endlessly personalizable; just check out the variations in this Flickr pool.
Aren't you dying to adopt one of these little guys?
Last week, Penguin released Tiny Yarn Animals by Tamie Snow. The book riffs on the Japanese art of amigurumi, or knit/crocheted adorable creatures. I haven't picked up a crochet hook in a long time, but luckily, these whimsical friends require only basic stitches.
What are some books on your must-read list? Comment and you might win a prize!
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