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Tokyo Quilt Festival 2012: Opening Day

2012-02-01T00:03:00.004+08:00

I woke up greatly anticipating this day. Never mind the freezing weather, at 4 degrees C, by the way something coming from Singapore I'm definitely not used to. I was totally syked, bundled up in 4 layers of everything I had and on my way at 8 am on opening day (20th Jan) to make the long queue that I knew was already forming. I had advance tickets so I didn't think my queue would be that long, surely. Well.... nothing quite prepared me for this. Not even Jan's post from previous year's show.

Notice, how I'm not standing on line. That's because the queue down there was for the opening ceremony starting at 9 am which I didn't know about. The main show was starting at 11 am and I was at the front of THAT queue. You could not buy opening ceremony tickets online and in advance so there was no getting round this but wait it out until 11 am.

This was a far cry from the peaceful scene a day before when I did a recee of the Tokyo Dome.

That's the same front view and spy the staircase on the right which I was now dutifully fronting a queue. I was ready to wait it out when a kind Japanese lady plucked me out of the queue and led me to the opening ceremony queue. Apparently she had an extra ticket, saw me freezing on the line and asked if I'd like to come in.

Just like that.

Doesn't that just make your heart melt? I was so touched by her generosity. She explained, in broken English, that she was a housewife who loved quilting and had an extra ticket from her friends who were vendors at the show. I have always said the Japanese were the kindest people on earth and I was beginning to experience that already. I never saw her again once we got inside....sigh.

So here I was at the opening ceremony. The overriding theme this year, was "Meeting Hearts By Quilts: Praying for Recovery and Renaissance from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake"

You can't see it but I was giddy with delight, and happy to be in from the biting cold. The opening ceremony was graced by Princess Keiko(I hope I got her name right), that's her sitting on the back right there with members of the organising committee and representatives of some of the show sponsors to her front right and left. There was a speech too from a nice American lady whose name I didn't quite catch and presentation of awards for the Quilt Grand Prix Winner. See the winning quilts on my next post.

The crowds as you can see were incredible even this early in the morning but this was nothing compared to the crowds that would be walking in later at 11 am. I could see from here the goodness of the quilts on display and couldn't wait to get myself down there.

My big plan, something I learned from Jan, was to head for the vendors' booths first as the good stuff always ran out early, do a spot of fabric shopping then browse the quilts later in the afternoon...after the crowds had somewhat thinned out....hopefully.

First stop! My ultimate favorite La Clochette, Suzuko Koseki's booth

La Clochette

I love this woman! Immeasurably! Her fabric, which I admit, have stashes off are were always the bestsellers at my Etsy store. I needed to be the first one there.

Mad scramble

uh...I think everyone else had that very same thought. Her booth was 3 people deep when I got there. BUT.. I had a leg up on everyone. The day before when I was doing my recee of the Dome, I bumped into her staff preparing for the show today. I introduced myself and gushed all about my love for SK. So when I got to her booth they instantly remembered me and brought me forward to meet her. Swoon!

In spite of the madness at her booth, I managed though to get plenty of pictures of her new line, texts being one of her main forte, and wares on display.

Paris themed print

A signed copy of her new book ( I have not 1 but 8 signed copies of her books...yeah!)

New polka prints

More pictures including my SK fabric haul on my Suzuko Koseki exclusive post later this week.

After spending quite a bit of time.... and money at Suzuko's booth I was absolutely famished. At this rate I was not going to make it through all the hundreds of booths. I needed to regroup and plan my way through the rest of the day.

I sat down to my lovely bento lunch (mixed rice, rolls, karaage (fried chicken), pork balls

looking out into the lunch crowd and wondering how I was going to pull this off.

Lunch time crowd

When I spotted someone who I thought looked very familiar at Keiko Goke's booth - Quilt Wonderland.

Jan from Be*mused - one of my favorite bloggers in the flesh. That's her on the right digging in for goodies at her favorite designers booth. I was hoping against hope to meet her here. Her posts about previous shows were my main motivation for planning this trip.

I quickly ran up to introduce myself and she was gracious enough to introduce me to Keiko herself. My first camera battery decided to ran out at exactly this point but thankfully Jan took that photo which Im hoping to get a hold of soon. I was tempted to leave another big wad of cash at Keiko's booth but I had to restrain myself this time. Which I realised was virtually impossible, and you can see my dilemma....(I pulled up my spare camera battery, which I knew I would absolutely need)

Keiko Goke's new stripe and color block prints

Quilted bags and goodies

A lovely shot from Keiko's blog post

Jan being gifted a spool of thread by Keiko

Keiko graciously gifted me a copy of her new book, which she informed me was only available currently in French and Japanese. An English version will be coming out later this year at her site.

More pictures of my haul from Keiko's booth at a post later this week. Im still sorting the 1000+ photos I took from the show.

Suffice it to say, my well laid plans were slowly falling to bits. Luckily thanks to my mysterious angel earlier in the day, I still had an extra day's ticket so I knew my quilt gazing, at least the majority of it, would have to wait until another day. The crowds had still not thinned out by this time anyway (around 2 pm now) so getting a close up of the quilts would be virtually impossible. Next up was Yoko Saito's booth and I still had to visit the Yuwa booth at some point later that day.

If your still with me this far....I hope you have a nice strong beverage at hand and a few hours to spare in the coming weeks. I have those 1000 photos to get through with another 11 posts to cover it all. I'll break it down into managable bits so that its easy to get through. A post each for the 6 categories of the quilt show, one each for Keiko Goke and Suzuko Koseki, one for the winning quilts, one for the rest of the booths that I managed to visit and a wonderful "Alice In Wonderland" themed section. Though some of the sections had photo restrictions, I managed to take loads and loads of photos and will cover the rest that I did not catch with pictures from the show catalogues.

I will also be putting up a flickr page too with all the pictures from the show in due time.

Next up the winning quilts.........

Mwendas.com is live!

2012-01-16T19:25:00.000+08:00

I’m delighted to finally launch Mwendas.com. A culmination of a long awaited dream to share my love of Japanese fabric and crafting supplies with my wonderful customers. I can’t say enough good things about the team at Aeolidia, who took on my project and quite simply surpassed all my expectations.

I made my start on Etsy 5 years ago selling, would you believe it, jewellery! That quickly changed as I sought a platform that would be less time consuming as I was juggling a full time job. On one of my many visits to our local downtown shops looking for jewelry supplies, I happened to chance upon a shop selling the most beautiful fabric I had even seen…and the rest, as they say, is history.

I must confess. I don’t quilt …..or sew…..but I love oogling (more like drooling) at the wonderful creations made from Japanese fabric especially my favourite fabric designer – Suzuko Koseki. You can’t have enough of Suzuko Koseki. I’m thinking of asking my mother to once and for all teach me a spot of sewing so that I can make use of the large (and I mean large) fabric stash I’ve accumulated over the years. Hands up if you feel me! Sigh!

I’m fortunate to be able to obtain wonderful prints and be in a position to sell them. I usually stock limited quantity of each fabric so if you see something you like, do not ‘stutter’! Snap it up as fast as you can or you might not see it again.

The grand online unveiling is on 1st Feb 2012. Join us on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter and be the first to catch the starting bell.

I’m the meantime follow me on my fabric adventures as I land in Tokyo this week for the Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival.

To say I’m super excited is simply an understatement!

New Fabric: Vintage Stamps Japanese Collection

2011-03-26T20:51:00.002+08:00

wonderful collection of vintage stamps. Great kawaii fabric for your fun projects

Find it here for only US$ 8.5 for half a yard

Japanese Felt Fruits and Vegetables Pattern Craft Book

2011-03-23T14:36:00.001+08:00

Another wonderful felt pattern book.

72 adorable felt patterns for apples, carrots, lemons, kiwi, corn on the cob, grapes, turnips, radishes, sweet potatoes, lady fingers, mushrooms, garlic, cabbage, eggplant, brocolli, tomatoe, raspberry, strawberry, bananas, etc

Get it online here

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Kawaii Fabric - Adorable Snow Bunnies Dobby Weave

2011-03-23T14:33:00.001+08:00

Just added a couple of adorable bunny dobby weave fabric online. Great for button making.

http://www.mwendas.etsy.com

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Japanese Fabric - Caramel Town Fabric is back

2011-01-27T15:26:00.001+08:00

...but limited quantity. Design in blue and green

Purchase it directly here for only US$ 7.5 per half yard

http://www.etsy.com/listing/22897407/caramel-town-bundle-of-cuteness-on-blue

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Adorable Poodles on Yellow Kawaii - Japanese Fabric Half Yard (Last Piece)

2011-01-21T00:21:00.001+08:00

Last piece of this adorable fabric

Get it here for only US$ 7.5

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Clover Hand Embroidery Pattern - Animal Design

2011-01-20T18:30:00.001+08:00

Clover Hand Embroidery Patterns - Animal Design. Japanese Craft.

A collection of iron on pattern transfers for fabrics. Tranfer the patterns to fabric then embroider. Instructions in English inside.

These patterns are made using Clover Embroidery Stitching tool, 3- ply and single ply needles and embroidery thread. This listing is for the patterns only.

Get it here for only US$ 6.90

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Japanese Fabric - Favourite Things Patchwork Blue Half Yard Kawaii

2011-01-20T18:05:00.001+08:00

Get it here for only US$ 6

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Adorable Felt Mascots and Zakka - Japanese Craft Book Petite Boutique Series

2011-01-17T15:10:00.001+08:00

Adorable Felt Mascots and Zakka - Japanese Craft Book Petite Boutique Series

Language: Japanese
Pages: 57
Condition: New
Dimensions: 19 X 18 cm
Patterns: 61 colorful patterns for beautiful animal and household zakka. Cats, reindeer,santa, centipede, frogs, dogs, bunnies, bear, felt sweets, etc

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow full scale patterns at the back of the book.

Get it here for only US$ 9.8

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Touou Yellow Patches Linen Collection - Japanese Fabric

2011-01-17T15:04:00.001+08:00

Get it here for only 9.90 per half yard

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Japanese Fabric - Alice in Wonderland on Purple

2011-01-16T19:04:00.001+08:00

Get it here for US$ 7.50 per half yard

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Sweet Felt Creations - Japanese Craft Pattern Book

2011-01-16T18:50:00.001+08:00

Sweet Felt Creations - Japanese Craft Book

Language: Japanese
Pages: 88
Condition: New
Patterns: 87 colorful patterns for delicious felt creations: parfaits, small cakes, doughnuts, etc

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns.

Get it here for only US$ 16.90

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ON SALE Adorable Crochet Mascots and Motifs- Japanese Craft Book

2011-01-12T13:28:00.001+08:00

Get it book here for only USD 15.21

http://www.etsy.com/listing/28990019/on-sale-adorable-crochet-mascots-and

Adorable Crochet Mascots and Motifs- Japanese Craft Book

Language: Japanese
Pages: 77
Condition: New
Patterns: Numerous patterns colorful patterns for adorable crotchet motifs and animal mascots.

matryoshka, fish, crab, peanuts, mushrooms, octopus, teapot, bunny, pirate, strawberry, bambi, tokyo tower, etc

Beautiful crystal clear picture and easy to follow patterns.

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Chihuhua Chef and Friends Adorable Japanese Kawaii Fabric

2011-01-12T13:19:00.001+08:00

Only 7.20 per half yard

http://www.etsy.com/listing/31182434/on-sale-yummy-delights-with-chihuahua

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Pretty Matryoshka on Natural - New Japanese Fabric

2010-04-10T14:17:00.001+08:00

Get it her for USD 10 per half yard

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A4 File Folder - Japanese San-X Character Rilakkuma Cafe Kawaii

2010-03-31T16:16:00.001+08:00

Get it here - USD 3.50

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Adorable Japanese Stickers - San X Rilakkuma and Friends

2010-03-31T16:11:00.001+08:00

Get them here: USD 6

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Kerori San X Frog Character Anime Memo pad

2010-03-31T16:08:00.001+08:00

Kerori San X Frog Character Anime Memo pad USD 6

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They are back! Hamanaka Raku Raku Double Ended Crochet Needles

2010-03-19T14:39:00.001+08:00

Re-stocked - Get them here for only USD 51.90

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Playing Kimono Girls in Yellow - Japanese Fabric(Sold and Relisted)

2010-03-16T10:06:00.001+08:00

Get it here

USD 7 per half yard

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More Japanese fabric covered buttons to drool over

2010-03-15T15:30:00.001+08:00

Adorable Matryoshka on Natural

Adorable Bambi on Natural

Little Black Sheep On Cream

Adorable Hedgehog on Natural

Playing Girls on Yellow

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Japanese Wappen Iron On Patch Toco-Co Cookie Bunnies by Hamanaka

2010-03-15T15:20:00.001+08:00

Get it here

Quality Iron on Patches by Hamanaka

Dimensions: 6.5 X 6 cm

USD 9

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Cute Japanese Mini Rubber Wooden Stamps - Set of 4 Kawaii Characters

2010-03-15T15:19:00.001+08:00

Cute little Rubber stamps with a bell, bird, clover and pear character.

Perfect for scrapbooking or any other craft projects.

USD 12

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New Fabric at Mwendas

2010-03-02T12:04:00.001+08:00

Just listed yesterday, the extreme kawaii happy forest is back and now in Green. Get it while its still available

Only USD 9 per half yard. Get it here

Sevenberry's lovely animals in Blue..I'll be listing other colors in this design soon.

Oly USD 6 per half yard. Get it here

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Terrific Fabric Totes - Japanese Sewing Craft Book

2009-09-02T10:21:00.001+08:00

Terrific Fabric Totes - Japanese Craft Book - Petit Boutique Series

Language: Japanese
Pages: 60
Dimensions: 19 cm x 18 cm
Condition: New
Patterns: 63 colorful sewing patterns for beautiful fabric totes, wristlets, pouches, etc

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns.

Get it here for only USD 14.90

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Magic Scrubber 7 - Japanese Craft Crochet Book

2009-09-02T10:20:00.001+08:00

Back by popular demand

Magic Scrubber 7 - Japanese Craft Crochet Book

Language: Japanese
Pages: 56
Condition: New
Dimensions: 19 X 18 cm
Patterns: 52 colorful patterns for beautiful crochet patterns for animal mascots (ducks, bears, giraffes, lions, building blocks, buses,etc.

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns. Perfect for beginners and little fingers.

Get it here for only USD 14.90

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Adorable Zakka Accessories - Japanese Craft Sewing Book

2009-08-28T11:18:00.001+08:00

Adorable Zakka Accessories - Japanese Craft Sewing Book(Petite Boutique Series)

Language: Japanese
Pages: 56
Condition: New
Patterns: 47 adorable patterns for colorful zakka accessories.

Contents include totes, lunch bags, drawstring bags, tissue and utensil holders, etc

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow full detailed patterns.

See more pictures and get it here for only USD 16

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My Favorite Felt Animals and Mascots - Japanese Felt Craft Book

2009-08-28T11:14:00.001+08:00

My Favourite Felt Animals and Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

Beautiful patterns for cute felt animals and mascots Language: Japanese
Pages: 56
Condition: New
Patterns: 49 adorable patterns.

Contents:
elephant, bambi, mouse, dog, lion, giraffe, gater, panda, bee, frog, penguin, dolphin, apples, cherry, pear, orange, strawberry, etc

See more pictures and get it here for only USD 17

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Winking Owl on Blue - Japanese Cotton Fabric

2009-08-28T11:08:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight cotton.

Fabulous fabric. Only half yard left of this popular design

Get it here quickly for only USD 7

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Green Chilli on Red - Japanese Fabric

2009-08-26T12:31:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight cotton.

Fabric by Lecien

Get it here for only USD 7 per half yard

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My Eco-nomical Bags - Japanese Sewing Craft Book

2009-08-26T12:27:00.001+08:00

My Eco-nomical Bags - Japanese Sewing Craft Book

Use less paper, use this fun easy to make bags for your everyday grocery shopping.

Beautiful patterns for adorable Eco bags.
Language: Japanese
Pages: 80
Condition: New
Patterns: 35 patterns.

Contents:
pouch, bicycle tote, mini tote, basket, simple, cash-register bag, etc

See more pictures and Get it here for only USD 20.40

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Clay Figurines and Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

2009-08-26T12:23:00.001+08:00

Clay Figurines and Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

Beautiful patterns for cute clay animals and mascots
Language: Japanese
Pages: 48
Condition: New
Patterns: 28 adorable patterns.

Contents:
baby, kids, angels, puppy, cat, bunnies, etc

Get it here for only USD 14.70

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Miffy with Friend on Light Yellow - Japanese Fabric Cotton

2009-08-18T19:02:00.001+08:00

Beautiful Miffy Fabric on Sale

100% Cotton

USD 6 for half yard

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Buttons to Cover Kit - 5/8 inches(16mm)

2009-08-12T11:41:00.001+08:00

Japanese kit contains 12 buttons to cover, 2 moulds and a pusher.

Diagram instructions at the back.

With this your well on your way to making wonderful buttons and button accessories.

See more pictures and get it here for only USD 8

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Miffy and Friends on Light Brown - Japanese Fabric

2009-08-12T11:38:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight cotton.

Get it here for only USD 8.5 per half yard

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My Little Felt Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

2009-08-10T12:49:00.001+08:00

My Little Felt Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

Beautiful patterns for cute felt animals and mascots Language: Japanese
Pages: 47
Condition: New
Patterns: 29 adorable patterns.

Contents:
matryoshka, worm, cat, bambi, hedgehog, elephant, mouse, cheese, etc

Get it here for only USD 18

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Plenty of Felt Animals and Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

2009-08-08T19:21:00.001+08:00

Plenty of Felt Animals and Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

Beautiful patterns for cute felt animals and mascots Language: Japanese
Pages: 56
Condition: New
Patterns: 93 adorable patterns.

Contents:
hamsters, pigs, bears, sheep, cows, sweets, christmas mascots, etc

Get it here for only USD 14.90

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Adorable Tiny White Sheep on Pink- Mini Fabric Sew On Buttons

2009-08-05T17:01:00.001+08:00

Newly made

4 Beautiful sew on buttons handmade by me with lovely Japanese fabric.
Can be used for a variety of projects.
These are 15mm in diameter with metal shanks at the back.

Get them here for only USD 3.5 for 4

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Adorable Scrubbies and Small Projects - Japanese Craft Book

2009-07-23T14:24:00.001+08:00

Adorable Scrubbies and Small Projects - Japanese Zakka Craft Book

Language: Japanese
Pages: 34
Condition: New
Patterns: 28 colorful patterns for beautiful crochet scrubbers and small projects.

Contents scrubbers, kitchen gloves, lion face, shoe cleaners, etc

Preferable for readers who can read crochet patterns.

See more pictures and Get it here for only USD 14

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Japanese Wappen Iron On Patches My Apple and Friends by Hamanaka

2009-07-10T11:21:00.001+08:00

Quality Iron on Patches by Hamanaka

Dimensions: 7 X 6.5 cm

Get it here for only USD 9.9

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Dumbo and Friends - Japanese Fabric Cotton

2009-07-10T11:19:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight cotton canvas

Get it here for USD 4.5 per quarter yard

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Happy Monokuro Boo with Gifts - Japanese Fabric

2009-07-10T11:17:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight cotton.

Get it here for only USD 5.5 per half yard

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New Japanese Linen Sewing Tape

2009-07-07T10:30:00.001+08:00

100% linen - Adorable Japanese Sewing Tapes

This listing is for 50cm x 1.5cm

Make your choice from the sewing tapes available and indicate your preference via notes to seller.

1: Trefle Bird Brown
2: Trefle Bird Blue
3: Trefle Paw Print Red
4: Trefle Bird White
5: Cats and Dog Brown
6: Musical Notes Brown

Get it here for only USD 3

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Amigurumi Projects - Japanese Craft Book

2009-07-02T17:12:00.001+08:00

Amigurumi Projects - Japanese Craft Book (October 2007)

Language: Japanese
Pages: 88
Condition: New
Patterns: 22 adorable amigurumi projects including Bears, Dogs, Monkeys, Koalas, Snails, Frog, Cats, Ferrets, Sheep, Seagull, Ladybugs and Cakes

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns.

Get it here for only USD 19.90

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Crochet Mini Motif 100- Japanese Crochet Craft Book

2009-07-02T17:10:00.001+08:00

Crochet Mini Motif- Japanese Crochet Craft Book (Apple Mint 2009)

Language: Japanese
Pages: 80
Condition: New
Patterns: 100 adorable patterns for flowers, leaves and herbs.

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns.

Get it here for only USD 29

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Adorable Crochet Mascots and Motifs- Japanese Craft Book

2009-07-01T12:51:00.002+08:00

Language: Japanese
Pages: 77
Condition: New
Patterns: Numerous patterns colorful patterns for adorable crotchet motifs and animal mascots: matryoshka, fish, crab, peanuts, mushrooms, octopus, teapot, bunny, pirate, strawberry, bambi, tokyo tower, etc

Beautiful crystal clear picture and easy to follow patterns.

Get it here for only USD 18

Hamanaka Raku Raku Double Ended Crochet Needles - Japanese Craft

2009-07-01T12:45:00.001+08:00

This set consists of 5 double ended hooks for a total of 10 hooks of different sizes as follows:

2 mm
2.25 mm
2.5 mm
3 mm
3.5mm
4 mm
4.5mm
5 mm
5.5 mm
6 mm

Beautiful colourful soft grips with aluminium hooks. The sizes of the hooks are indicates on the grip.

Get it here for only USD 46.90

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Flowers and Butterflies on Dark Blue - Japanese Fabric

2009-07-01T12:40:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight cotton.

Selling by yard or smaller

Get it here for only USD 3.5 per FQ

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Japanese Fabric Giveaway

2009-06-30T17:03:00.003+08:00

Enter to win USD 50 gift certificates from my wonderful supplies shop at the Whip Up blog. This wonderful giveaway is only open for 48 hours so get yourself over there now!

Pretty Tanuki Raccons on Navy Blue- Japanese Fabric Fat Quarter(Last piece)

2009-06-30T17:01:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight dobby weave cotton.

One piece measures 50 cm x 55 cm.(1 Fat Quarter) equivalent to 1/4 yard.

Get it here for only USD 3.5

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Adorable Tiny Matryoshka Dolls on White - Mini Japanese Fabric Sew On Buttons

2009-06-15T11:10:00.001+08:00

Adorable Tiny Matryoshka Dolls on White- Mini Fabric Sew On Buttons

4 Beautiful sew on buttons handmade by me with lovely Japanese fabric.

Can be used for a variety of projects.

These are 15mm in diameter with metal shanks at the back.

Get them here at only USD 3.5 per 4 pcs

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White Line Pigs on Blue - Japanese Cotton Fabric

2009-06-15T11:08:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric....white pigs in a rows on a blue background. Japanese fabric 100% cotton.

Get it here at only USD 7.20 per half yard

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Miffy at Play on Tan - Japanese Fabric Fat Quarter

2009-06-14T16:50:00.001+08:00

Lovable Dick Bruna's little white rabbit. Here she is out having a wonderful time on the beach.

This is 100% cotton fabric. Perfect for your crafting needs.

Purchase it here for only USD 6 per half yard

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Candypop Crayola Stars on White - Japanese Fabric

2009-06-14T16:44:00.001+08:00

Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% lightweight cotton with beautiful silver accents.

Get it here for only USD 5.6 per half yard

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Happy Dog on Yellow - Kawaii Japanese Fabric

2009-05-19T07:57:00.000+08:00

In brown

In Pink

In Yellow
Available at Mwendas
USD 8 per half yard

A Bag a Day - Kawaii Japanese Fabric

2009-05-19T05:55:00.000+08:00

A bag a day
Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% cotton canvas. USD 8 per half yard

Splash of Flowers - Kawaii Japanese Fabric

2009-05-19T03:52:00.000+08:00

Splash of Flowers.
Beautiful fabric for your craft projects. 100% cotton canvas. USD 8 per half yard

Mens Knit - Japanese Pattern Craft Book

2009-05-19T01:47:00.001+08:00

Knitting for Men - Ondori Japanese Pattern Craft Book - USD 9.99

Language: Japanese
Pages: 56
Condition: New
Patterns: 10 colorful patterns for Knit.

Beautiful crystal clear picture and easy to follow patterns. Fabulous knits for mens sweaters, zip up vests and colour jackets.

Kawaii Adorable Message Notes with Envelopes (10pcs)

2009-05-18T23:44:00.000+08:00

Kawaii Adorable Message Notes with Envelopes (10pcs) - 3.50 USD

Kawaii Clover Hand Embroidery Patterns - Garden Design Japanese Craft.

2009-05-18T22:42:00.001+08:00

Clover Hand Embroidery Patterns - Garden Design. Japanese Craft. USD 5.5

A collection of iron on pattern transfers for fabrics. Tranfer the patterns to fabric then embroider. Instructions in English inside.

These patterns are made using Clover Embroidery Stitching tool, 3- ply and single ply needles and embroidery thread. This listing is for the patterns only.

Kawaii Japanese Sticker Book - Adorable Friends

2009-05-18T21:34:00.003+08:00

Adorable Friends - USD 3.5

Lots of lovely stickers for all sorts of crafting and diy projects including scrapbooking and collages.

This picture book has 8 pages full of kawaii pictures.

Magic Scrubber 7 - Japanese Craft Crochet Book

2009-05-18T21:29:00.000+08:00

Magic Scrubber 7 - Japanese Craft Crochet Book - USD 9.99

Language: Japanese
Pages: 56
Condition: New
Dimensions: 19 X 18 cm
Patterns: 52 colorful patterns for beautiful crochet patterns for animal mascots (ducks, bears, giraffes, lions, building blocks, buses,etc.

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns. Perfect for beginners and little fingers.

Broken Telephone on Pink - Japanese Kawaii Fabric

2009-05-18T20:27:00.000+08:00

Available at Mwendas
USD 8.50 per half yard

Lovely FarmHouse - Japanese Kawaii Fabric

2009-05-18T19:21:00.000+08:00

Available at Mwendas
Half Yard: USD 9

In Pink

In Brown

In blue

Beautiful Fabric Zakka Patchwork - Japanese Craft Book

2009-05-18T18:51:00.000+08:00

Beautiful Fabric Zakka Patchwork - Japanese Craft Book - Petite Boutique Series - USD 10.90

Language: Japanese
Pages: 57
Dimensions: 19 cm x 18 cm
Condition: New
Patterns: 21 colorful patterns for beautiful patchwork cushions, totes, purses, drawstring bags, table mats, aprons, etc

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns.

Zakka Home Projects - Japanese Craft Sewing Book

2009-05-18T17:47:00.000+08:00

Zakka Home Projects - Japanese Craft Sewing Book - USD 12.90

Language: Japanese
Pages: 98
Condition: New
Patterns: 122 colorful patterns making beautiful homecraft and zakka needlework.

Contents include scrunchies, drawstring bags, ponies, tissue box covers, coasters, oven mittens, flower brooches, etc

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow full detailed patterns.

All books are mailed in bubble envelopes.

Lace Bags and Goodies - Japanese Craft Book

2009-05-18T16:50:00.000+08:00

Lace Bags and Goodies - Japanese Craft Book - USD 19.90

Language: Japanese
Pages: 60
Condition: New
Patterns: 25 colorful patterns for beautiful handmade bags, drawstring bags, book covers, pouches, purses, oven mitts, coasters, cushions, etc with lace trims.

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns.

Adorable Kawaii Japanese Stickers

2009-05-18T16:31:00.004+08:00

Available at Mwendas

Adorable Japanese kawaii stickers - Mr Postman Collection

Adorable Japanese Kawaii stickers - Painting Tomorrow Friends

Adorable Japanese stickers - Sea Creatures

Have a Good Day Bear with Friends in Rows - Japanese Kawaii Fabric

2009-05-18T15:16:00.001+08:00

All USD 7 per half yard

In white

In Light Brown

In green

In dark brown

In Pink

We Are Cat - Japanese Sewing Tape/Ribbon

2009-05-18T14:10:00.001+08:00

Japanese nylon tape. Suitable for gift wrapping, sewing, etc

100% Nylon

50cm x 2.5cm (19.5" X 1" - inches)

Kids Zakka and More- Japanese Sewing Craft Book

2009-05-16T18:12:00.001+08:00

Kids Zakka and More- Japanese Sewing Craft Book - Petite Boutique Series

Language: Japanese
Pages: 60
Condition: New
Dimensions: 19 X 18 cm
Patterns: 75 colorful patterns for beautiful kidz zakka items. Pouches, totes, tissue holders, school bags, aprons, etc

Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns. The patterns for all the cute appliques and add ons are in the book.

Botanical Gardens

2009-05-15T11:41:00.001+08:00

Botanical Gardens
Originally uploaded by mwendas

Playing around with my new SLR, I love the crispy shots and will be taking loads more soon.

Pattern Magic Vol 2 - Japanese Clothes Pattern Book

2009-05-10T22:02:00.000+08:00

Pattern Magic Vol 2 - Japanese Clothes Pattern Book - USD 26

Language: Japanese
Pages: 99
Condition: New
Patterns: 22 interesting patterns for constructed clothing.

Japanese Fabric Covered Mini Sew On Buttons

2009-05-10T21:49:00.002+08:00

Available at Mwendas

Matryoshka Doll White (4pcs) - USD 3.5

Winking Owl on Brown (4pcs) - USD 3.5

Amigurumi Projects - Japanese Craft Book

2009-05-10T01:00:00.000+08:00

Amigurumi Projects - USD 19.90

Beautiful Fabric Zakka Patchwork - Japanese Craft Book

2009-05-10T00:30:00.000+08:00

Zakka Patchwork - USD 10.90

Adorable Matryoshka - Kawaii Japanese Fabric in Stock

2009-05-09T23:57:00.004+08:00

All for USD 9 per Half Yard

Matryoshka on Green

Matryoshka on Red

Matryoshka on Pink

Matryoshka on Black

Adorable Felt Mascots and Zakka - Japanese Craft Book Petite Boutique Series

2009-05-09T23:55:00.000+08:00

Adorable Felt Mascots and Zakka - Japanese Craft Book Petite Boutique Series - USD 12.90

New Japanese Fabric in Store

2009-05-09T23:45:00.001+08:00

New fabric arrivals in stock now. Get them while its still hot......

Fresh Carrots on Brown Half Yard - USD 8

Halloween Characters on Brown - Half Yard USD 8

Life at Sea - Japanese Fabric Half Yard - USD 8

Japanese Fabric Covered Mini Sew On Buttons

2009-05-09T23:13:00.005+08:00

Can you really resist this absolutely kawaii goodness

Black Sheep on Cream - 4 pcs for USD 3.50

Kimono Bunnies on Tan- 4 pcs for USD 3.50

Mwendas Etsy Transformed

2007-10-12T16:07:00.001+08:00

Mwendas has been evolving over the past couple of months. I saw some Japanese craft books online and absolutely fell in love with everything cute. So I went about getting some for myself and eventually decided to offer this at my shop together with other japanese goodies that I could find.

So now Mwendas has become a craft book and supplies destination for all things Japanese and a few thing Chinese as well.

Stick around you will find some lovely stuff in here......

Etsy - A wonderful showcase of creative types

2007-03-23T15:56:00.000+08:00

Your search for unique handcrafted is complete with etsy. You will find in etsy everything from prints, to magnets, to dog collars. You name it..if it can be touched, moulded or manhandled you can find it all here. There a little something for everyone and for everyplace....

Mwendas

Tokyo Quilt Festival 2012: Opening Day

Mwendas.com is live!

New Fabric: Vintage Stamps Japanese Collection

Japanese Felt Fruits and Vegetables Pattern Craft Book

Kawaii Fabric - Adorable Snow Bunnies Dobby Weave

Japanese Fabric - Caramel Town Fabric is back

Adorable Poodles on Yellow Kawaii - Japanese Fabric Half Yard (Last Piece)

Clover Hand Embroidery Pattern - Animal Design

Japanese Fabric - Favourite Things Patchwork Blue Half Yard Kawaii

Adorable Felt Mascots and Zakka - Japanese Craft Book Petite Boutique Series

Touou Yellow Patches Linen Collection - Japanese Fabric

Japanese Fabric - Alice in Wonderland on Purple

Sweet Felt Creations - Japanese Craft Pattern Book

ON SALE Adorable Crochet Mascots and Motifs- Japanese Craft Book

Chihuhua Chef and Friends Adorable Japanese Kawaii Fabric

Pretty Matryoshka on Natural - New Japanese Fabric

A4 File Folder - Japanese San-X Character Rilakkuma Cafe Kawaii

Adorable Japanese Stickers - San X Rilakkuma and Friends

Kerori San X Frog Character Anime Memo pad

They are back! Hamanaka Raku Raku Double Ended Crochet Needles

Playing Kimono Girls in Yellow - Japanese Fabric(Sold and Relisted)

More Japanese fabric covered buttons to drool over

Japanese Wappen Iron On Patch Toco-Co Cookie Bunnies by Hamanaka

Cute Japanese Mini Rubber Wooden Stamps - Set of 4 Kawaii Characters

New Fabric at Mwendas

Terrific Fabric Totes - Japanese Sewing Craft Book

Magic Scrubber 7 - Japanese Craft Crochet Book

Adorable Zakka Accessories - Japanese Craft Sewing Book

My Favorite Felt Animals and Mascots - Japanese Felt Craft Book

Winking Owl on Blue - Japanese Cotton Fabric

Green Chilli on Red - Japanese Fabric

My Eco-nomical Bags - Japanese Sewing Craft Book

Clay Figurines and Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

Miffy with Friend on Light Yellow - Japanese Fabric Cotton

Buttons to Cover Kit - 5/8 inches(16mm)

Miffy and Friends on Light Brown - Japanese Fabric

My Little Felt Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

Plenty of Felt Animals and Mascots - Japanese Craft Book

Adorable Tiny White Sheep on Pink- Mini Fabric Sew On Buttons

Newly made

4 Beautiful sew on buttons handmade by me with lovely Japanese fabric.Can be used for a variety of projects.These are 15mm in diameter with metal shanks at the back.

Adorable Scrubbies and Small Projects - Japanese Craft Book

Japanese Wappen Iron On Patches My Apple and Friends by Hamanaka

Dumbo and Friends - Japanese Fabric Cotton

Happy Monokuro Boo with Gifts - Japanese Fabric

New Japanese Linen Sewing Tape

Amigurumi Projects - Japanese Craft Book

Crochet Mini Motif 100- Japanese Crochet Craft Book

Adorable Crochet Mascots and Motifs- Japanese Craft Book

Hamanaka Raku Raku Double Ended Crochet Needles - Japanese Craft

Flowers and Butterflies on Dark Blue - Japanese Fabric

Japanese Fabric Giveaway

Pretty Tanuki Raccons on Navy Blue- Japanese Fabric Fat Quarter(Last piece)

Adorable Tiny Matryoshka Dolls on White - Mini Japanese Fabric Sew On Buttons

White Line Pigs on Blue - Japanese Cotton Fabric

Miffy at Play on Tan - Japanese Fabric Fat Quarter

Candypop Crayola Stars on White - Japanese Fabric

Happy Dog on Yellow - Kawaii Japanese Fabric

A Bag a Day - Kawaii Japanese Fabric

Splash of Flowers - Kawaii Japanese Fabric

Mens Knit - Japanese Pattern Craft Book

Kawaii Adorable Message Notes with Envelopes (10pcs)

Kawaii Clover Hand Embroidery Patterns - Garden Design Japanese Craft.

Kawaii Japanese Sticker Book - Adorable Friends

Magic Scrubber 7 - Japanese Craft Crochet Book

Broken Telephone on Pink - Japanese Kawaii Fabric

Lovely FarmHouse - Japanese Kawaii Fabric

Beautiful Fabric Zakka Patchwork - Japanese Craft Book

Zakka Home Projects - Japanese Craft Sewing Book

Lace Bags and Goodies - Japanese Craft Book

Adorable Kawaii Japanese Stickers

Have a Good Day Bear with Friends in Rows - Japanese Kawaii Fabric

We Are Cat - Japanese Sewing Tape/Ribbon

Kids Zakka and More- Japanese Sewing Craft Book

Botanical Gardens

Pattern Magic Vol 2 - Japanese Clothes Pattern Book

Japanese Fabric Covered Mini Sew On Buttons

Amigurumi Projects - Japanese Craft Book

Beautiful Fabric Zakka Patchwork - Japanese Craft Book

4 Beautiful sew on buttons handmade by me with lovely Japanese fabric.
Can be used for a variety of projects.
These are 15mm in diameter with metal shanks at the back.