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 :)
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15 comments:

  1. lorenaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    A high collar blouse? :)

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  2. SumikoMarch 20, 2012 at 10:38 PM

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

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  3. Michelle L.March 20, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    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!

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  4. Clare MareeMarch 20, 2012 at 11:41 PM

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

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  5. AliceMarch 21, 2012 at 6:24 AM

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

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  6. NatalieMarch 21, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    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.

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  7. Apple-LingMarch 21, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    oIt's some sort of blouse, I think.

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  8. maxibimMarch 21, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    definitely a blouse--a froufrou one.

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  9. tinaMarch 21, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    high neck collar blouse with mutton sleeves.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 7:11 PM

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

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  11. kmykMarch 21, 2012 at 7:28 PM

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

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  12. gardienneMarch 22, 2012 at 6:23 AM

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

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  13. zakkalifeMarch 22, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    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!

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  14. MicheleMarch 23, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    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.

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  15. JoyMarch 24, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    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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