Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Great Inspiration and Giveaway!


Kumiko Fujita's Patchwork Lesson Part 1


Kumiko Fujita's Patchwork Lesson Part 2


Ladies, check this out! In this video, Kumiko Fujita,
a Japanese textile designer/quilter/an author of several
amazing patchwork books (including Patchwork Patterns 318
that is out of print and is in HIGH demand) teaches you
how to sew a little girl block by hand-piecing.
It's very educational, easy to follow, and fun!
If you don't have spare time now, maybe you can check out
3:35 - 4:55 on the second video because that's the cutest part!
It's only in Japanese, but it's all about visual :)

I know her most famous books are really difficult to
find nowadays, but you can spot her new patchwork
patterns quite often in Japanese magazines. The pattern
she is using in the video is available in Patchwork
Tsushin No.164 and this is a part of a series called
"First of Infinity" - There will be 6 more consecutive
issues of the mag with her new pattern. Also, in
Quilt Japan Vol.141, there are more of her patterns to
check out :) Look at these cute blocks made by Doe
using the pattern! Super adorable!


Another super cute thing - The princess & the Pea
Finger Puppet Pattern by Carrie of Such Designs.

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A-dor-able!!! Carrie is such a talented, lovely
artist who I became a very good friend of. I love
all her patterns, but there is something about
this finger puppet pattern that is so irresistible!
Thank you Carrie for sending me an extra copy
of this pattern for me to share with one of my friends here!
If you want to win this pattern, please leave a
comment by September 8th, next Thursday! I'll
announce a random winner on the 9th of this month :)


Have a great rest of the week!


Posted by ayumills at 10:44 PM
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63 comments:

  1. verykerryberrySeptember 1, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    What lovely videos, so carefully done and incredibly accurate sewing- I would've been so taken with this when I was little- I would've rushed straightaway to stitch it. Cute little finger puppets too- the bed is wonderful

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  2. Błahostki Małej MiSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Yes, pillows are amazing:) I want this:)
    Greatings:)

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  3. Simone de KlerkSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Thank you for the great video links! Beautiful!
    Ah, the giveaway. My daughter is now 20 but the fairy tale that goes with her is The Princess and the Pea. I even made a little cushion with a stitchery of TPATP to take with her for a half year stay in Mexico. Would just love to win the pattern (o:

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  4. {Leila}Where the Orchids GrowSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing those video's Ayumi, I could watch Kumiko Fujita sew all day!
    The finger puppets are adorable, if only I had a little girl to sew them for!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Love the Princess and the Pea pattern! Very charming!

    Watched both videos. what a great teacher. Such teeny stitches!

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  6. Claire @ polkadot-prettiesSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    How cute, my girls would love them !!
    Greetings from the UK

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  7. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I'm at work currently so will watch the videos later, but thank you so much for sharing them! The princess and the pea is just the cutest! I love the little stack of mattresses!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Excelent videos...and great patterns! Her work is admirable

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  9. hueiseiSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Lovely, sweet and cute!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial too!

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  10. GillSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Thank you for the videos!
    I would love to win a pattern!!

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  11. GlenysSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    I'll like to know how to sew them. =)

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  12. NickySeptember 1, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Just started following from the link on Kerry's blog. Love your creations and the video is fantastic - such tiny stitches!

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  13. andrea createsSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    great videos-i'll have to watch them in full later.
    and such a cute pattern too :)

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  14. KylieSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Oh, I love all things princess and the pea!
    How beautiful! And such inspiring videos. Thank you!

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  15. BonneySeptember 1, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Loved the videos! The Princess pattern is adorable and I'd love to win it!

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  16. ANDRÉASeptember 1, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Seu trabalho é maravilhoso!!!!!
    Parabéns!!!!!
    Beijo
    http://andreaarteva.blogspot.com
    Andréa

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  17. LaureeSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    that was amazing. my wee girl and i watched them twice and will most likely watch them again. kumiko is breathtaking, i hope that look that gorgeous when i am all grey.

    thanks for sharing!!

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  18. erinsSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    oh I know a little girl that would love those puppets! Enter me please!

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  19. quirky granola girlSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    in case i haven't mentioned it before, you are the queen of cuteness :)

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  20. jodieSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Oh, my! Those finger puppets are the cutest!

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    SO cute!!! Tandjrichards(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. dream quilt createSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I really enjoyed watching the tutorial. I am going to design a wall hanging for my grandaughter and it gave me some ideas. The princess and the pea finger puppets are adorable! Thanks for sharing.

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  23. MeganSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing the videos! I could sit and watch them all day if I didn't have two little ones demanding things like food and playtime.

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  24. LynnSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    brilliant, beautiful =thanks!

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  25. jodi meenanSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I have five great nieces and we would have a blast making these lovelies!

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  26. Vicki K.September 1, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Oh - one of my favorite stories! The mattress is such a great opportunity for using lots of fav fabrics - thank you to Carrie and to you, Ayumi!

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  27. NatalieSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    The videos of Kumiko Fujita sewing are amazing. Her precision and whimsy are inspiring. She makes it look so easy that you want to hand piece something immediately.

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  28. GenesaisSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    i loved it tnx 4 sharing :-) very inspiring , ive actually never made something like it and it make me want to run and pull out my scraps

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  29. JennySeptember 1, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    oh isn't that the cutest!

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  30. Mrs Flying Blind...September 1, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I'd sleep on that stack of mattresses! Totally cute!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I admit to using my hand as a "duck" for my toddler's entertainment. Puppets would be much better!

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  32. ZulySeptember 1, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Very nice.
    Zuly Castillo U. - COSTA RICA

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  33. ButtonloopSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Love these cute little finger dolls ♥ hope i will win the pattern... :) thanks...(buttonloop@gmail.com)

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  34. My Vintage MendingSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Ayumi...thank you so very much...this was so clear I know that I can do it now. Between you and Lori I am sure to succeed one of these times...Renee

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  35. annemarieSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Cute finger puppets - would love the pattern.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I really enjoyed watching these two videos - fun to see her stitching and to practice my (very poor) conversational Japanese. :)

    My great-nieces would adore Princess and Pea puppets!

    :) Linda

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Olá,Pink,boa noite,sou de Londrina-Pr,conheci seu site a algum tempo, e gosto demais dele,sempre que posso dou uma passada,me inspirou muito com os seus projetos, bjssss.obrigado

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  38. AnitaSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    My daughter absolutely loves the princess and pea story. The puppets are so cute!

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  39. superstitchesSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Love those finger puppets. Also the videos were great. Thanks.

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  40. Brittany JensenSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I am in love with the finger puppets!! The Princess and the Pea is my 5 year old's favorite fairy tale. Sooooo cute!!!! brittanyajensen@gmail.com

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  41. Vacuum QueenSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I am dying over the cuteness of the finger puppets! How do people have patience and creativity like that??? So super duper cute.
    BTW, you said you can recognize your guest's patchwork...I can always recognize yours. You really have a style all your own. In a GREAT way.
    Hope you're enjoying Japan.

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  42. BrigitteSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Nice post and I love especially the mattress of the finger puppets scene

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  43. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    My daughter is so into puppets right now! Thanks for the great opportunity!
    alklong at hotmail dot com

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  44. oSoFineSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Hi! I just found your blog through "Roxy Creations" and I love it! This pattern is fantastic! The Princess and the Pea is my favorite fairytale - my mother used to compare me to her because I was so picky about bedding/ :) Thanks for the opportunity to win it, and more thanks for this great site!

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  45. MarySeptember 2, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    These would be adorable for my little Alex. I would be so happy to win this pattern.
    marye680@gmail.com

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  46. Nancy LeeSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Those little puppets are so sweet. I think the bed is my favorite part.
    I would make up a mini quilt resembling a book page with strategically placed Velcro dots (rough side) and then put Velcro dots (soft side) on the back of each puppet. This way they they could be stored on the wall and not lost under the toy box. (I had joyfully messy little ones once upon a time!)
    Hope you are having a great weekend.

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  47. EllenSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I love the princess and the pea but that castle is to die for! Thank you for the giveaway! I hope I can get a copy of the patterns

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  48. JeannetteSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Thanks for posting the tutorials Ayumi!

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  49. Patchwork notesSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Mmmm, love the videos. I have been pretty excited to see so much sk and kf in the magazines lately.

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  50. SheilaSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Love it! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  51. SallySeptember 5, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    My son is studying fairy tales at school at the moment and these would be perfect!!

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  52. r4September 6, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    This is a great one..nice article, thanks for share with us… I learn a lot with your words.. thank for the post.

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  53. Coffeebean's DailiesSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi Ayumi! What great videos! Thank you for sharing them! I would love to win this pattern. It is very sweet! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  54. ifadollSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Absolutely adorable finger puppets!

    I'm finishing school to teach elementary and these finger puppets would be perfect for my supply tote!

    Also; thanks for the videos! They were incredibly inspiring!

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  55. Android App DeveloperSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I admire the way you express yourself through writing. Your post is such a refreshing one to read. This is such an interesting and informative article to share with others. Keep up the good work and more power. Thanks!

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  56. EricaSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing these videos! Very cool! I am so impressed that she hand sews each seam! Wow!

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  57. heidiabcSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I've watched the videos twice now, I might just get up the nerve to make one myself and those are just the sweetest finger puppets, just perfect for Christmas giving. I am in absolute LOVE with your work and can't wait to see what you do next!

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  58. hafzaSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Oh!! so cute... and thanks for sharing the videos:}They are inspiring and visually easy to understand.

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  59. LeeSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I am very impressed. thanks for sharing the videos! wonderful and inspiring! thank you!

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  60. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    A-MAZ-ING finger puppets!!
    I would love to win this pattern.
    First set for the DD.
    2nd for the nieces.
    3rd for all the little girls in mylife.
    4th for me to use in my storytelling !!!

    Thanks for the opportunity !

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  61. LyndaSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    oh these are so cute! your blog is amazing!!!

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  62. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Muito Bonito seu trabalho...Obrigado por compartilhar conosco....Sou sua fã , quero aprender muito com você!

    Sou do Brasil

    adriana kayser

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