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Zakka - Beginner's Daffodil Bag

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Zakka - Beginner's Daffodil Bag
Swap Homepage:http://justcreateart.blogspot.com/
Swap Coordinator:Pavla (contact)
Swap categories: Handmade 
Number of people in swap:21
Location:Regional - US Only
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:November 30, 2008
Date items must be sent by:December 30, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Zakka :This type of crafting originates in Japan. It is the crafting/recrafting of useful things. Although these items should be useful, what makes it so truly Japanese is the art and beauty with which it is made. It is also the cultural norm that all items have a place, be it a box, shelf, nook or bag. So our first project will be a small bag.

Always wanted to do those pretty Japanese Crafts but they looked too complicated? Learn now! Please don't let this project intimidate you:D If you can sew a straight line you can do this project!

We are all going to use the same basic pattern, it is up to you to make it special for your partner! After sign ups I will email each of you a copy of my pattern and instructions. See my blog for pictures of this and future projects.

To encourage beginners to Japanese handcrafts, Newbies are welcome to join (I will angel if necessarily), but no 1's in the last 6 months. PM me if you need an exception.

This will be a US only swap.

Discussion

kupkake 11/16/2008 #

OMG! Looks so sweet, yet so complicated! Are you sure a newbie can do this?

kupkake 11/16/2008 #

OMG! Looks so sweet, yet so complicated! Are you sure a newbie can do this?

procknows 11/16/2008 #

I have always seen stuff like this and thought it was so beautiful but looked so hard to make. I can't wait to get started on mine. If it looks good I may make more for Christmas gifts.

Pavla 11/16/2008 #

I teach at my local college. My non college students have been children to seniors. All my students have very nicely completed ALL my projects:D

Cyndir 11/17/2008 #

This looks like a lot fun! I'm always telling myself that I want to do fun, crafty projects but I always worry about not doing it perfectly. I guess it's time to step out of my shell and try something new :-) I'm looking forward to seeing the pattern and starting my very first Daffodil Bag.

3YorkieMom 11/17/2008 #

Where'a link to the pattern?

Pavla 11/17/2008 #

The is no link, I will send the bag, via email, to those who have signed up once partners are assigned. You can view this and other projects at by blog. http://justcreateart.blogspot.com/

Or you can join the Zakka group I made as we will be having many more swaps / International ones.

drummy 11/19/2008 #

Im excited about this.. You say a straight line? I can do that.. anything else we are in trouble! lol But Im game!

Pavla 12/ 1/2008 #

Parners Assigned. Patterns sent out.

If you did not receive the email, or couldn't open it, pm or email me. Enjoy!

Pavla 12/ 1/2008 #

I sent out a MS version and a PDF version, if these are not working for you please email me.

Just as a heads up, not every bag will be exact, some printers will print a little differently, and well these are hand made. Machine sewing or hand sewing is fine.

Remember, we are all learning a new craft, it is the effort that counts!!!

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