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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Japanese Craft Book: Embroidery Emblem

Over the weekend I purchased this Japanese craft book, Embroidery Emblem by Atsumi. I was fond of the idea that these mini embroidered pins looked like they could have been passed down from generation to generation. I especially liked the emblems that resembled military medals and family crests. Before I even got the book home, I was already imagining how the pins would look on my cardigans.

Below are a few images from the book and a embroidered pin I made.

Above are the emblems I plan on making for my sweaters.


Here are some of the projects in the book. All of them come with embroidery patterns.

Above is a picture of a pin I made from the book (my first one). And I was wondering, what do you think it's supposed to be? It's obvious to me what the image is because I have the pattern but I'm not sure if it will be obvious to everyone else. If you could leave a comment with your guess, I would appreciate it. I'll update what the image is in a couple days.

*UPDATE - I'm so glad most of you said a high collar blouse because that's exactly what it is. Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment :)

15 comments:

lorena said...

A high collar blouse? :)

Sumiko said...

Yes, it looks like a ruffled blouse . . . that, or a turkey "dressed" up for the annual Thanksgiving dinner! :)

Michelle L. said...

That's my guess, too! Those are really unique, I love them! The ones that look like old medals are amazing! More posts about these, please!

Clare Maree said...

It definitely looks like a pretty ruffled, high-necked blouse with puffy sleeves. It's adorable.

Alice said...

I think it looks like a high-collared blouse with mutton sleeves!

Natalie said...

I think it looks like a lady's Victorian shirt, or maybe a dress military-type of jacket. Now I am curious to see what the answer is.

Apple-Ling said...

oIt's some sort of blouse, I think.

maxibim said...

definitely a blouse--a froufrou one.

tina said...

high neck collar blouse with mutton sleeves.

Anonymous said...

I was thinking an Angel before I read the comments....

kmyk said...

it's a turkey! But I thought it was an armchair at first glance :)

gardienne said...

It looks like a blouse with a ruffle front with 3 buttons. I like the purple. :)

zakkalife said...

Sumiko,

It's funny that you said a Thanksgiving turkey because that's exactly what I was afraid others would say.

To everyone,

In case you didn't see the update, it's a high collar blouse. Thanks for all your guesses. You guys are great!

Michele said...

When I first started reading I thought most of the patterns would be for military-type patterns. How fun to have ruffled blouse, gloves and all the other projects too!

Nice job on the blouse, BTW.

Pinned your blouse too.

Joy said...

Totally my guess was a blouse! This looks like such a fun project to do! I would love to see what else you end up making. :)

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