tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post8697729207415371514..comments2024-03-28T11:58:20.555+09:00Comments on Queenie's Needlework: Children's DayQueeniepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-64626025502448257252013-05-07T11:11:03.912+09:002013-05-07T11:11:03.912+09:00More wonderful insights Queenie, thanks so much fo...More wonderful insights Queenie, thanks so much for sharing :)Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850681754516767449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-33941141717990061682013-05-06T23:40:33.155+09:002013-05-06T23:40:33.155+09:00Coming from gardening - digging, planting---- drin...Coming from gardening - digging, planting---- drinking my coffee and again a wonderful post to read - a bit late. (4:30 pm)Stitching Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822641831988712014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-90959523627185714112013-04-14T20:40:21.300+09:002013-04-14T20:40:21.300+09:00There are so many ways to pray for the health and ...There are so many ways to pray for the health and growth of children. Who wouldn't want to have a quilt with Grandmother's love and carps on the back, nearest one's body? Or a Koi-nobori pillow, I like that idea.<br />In many households the decorations are taken out each year long after the children have left home.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-73983194412969155022013-04-14T20:36:15.701+09:002013-04-14T20:36:15.701+09:00Yes, the helmet is smart, but I feel a bit pity fo...Yes, the helmet is smart, but I feel a bit pity for the Carp family; imagine being made of vintage kimono silk and having to swim in a sky of hair canvas framed by horrible polyester!!! (For details see my answer to the comment above yours).Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-69646396073337421912013-04-14T20:33:10.310+09:002013-04-14T20:33:10.310+09:00I was given lots of scrap fabric from a dressmaker...I was given lots of scrap fabric from a dressmaker specialising in party frocks (the green and red polyester). Then I had this grey hair canvas interfacing!!! for the 'sky', kimono scraps for Mummy and Daddy Carp, craft chirimen for the Baby Carp, a bit of black velvet for an eye, sequins and beads rescued from the party frock remnants... Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-64263710685403532372013-04-14T20:18:35.631+09:002013-04-14T20:18:35.631+09:00There are some pictures here that are clearer: htt...There are some pictures here that are clearer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_armourQueeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-82376691147361250572013-04-14T20:15:37.480+09:002013-04-14T20:15:37.480+09:00This is not a doll, only the armor. What looks lik...This is not a doll, only the armor. What looks like his face is a metal mask (with a mustasch made of fur) that the samurai had to protect their faces from sword cuts, and to frighten the opponents.<br />The armor is displayed in a 'sitting position' and measures about 90 cm from the floor to the 'horns' on the helmet.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-6922803109485410282013-04-14T20:11:34.821+09:002013-04-14T20:11:34.821+09:00The really good thing with origami is that you can...The really good thing with origami is that you can take any piece of square scrap paper and turn it into a nice toy or decorative piece of art. I am a fan of recycling so I often 'play' with paper before it goes into the shredder.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-1482923236476326752013-04-14T20:08:04.197+09:002013-04-14T20:08:04.197+09:00Thank you, Claudia! It is always nice to write whe...Thank you, Claudia! It is always nice to write when you get comments like yours!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-6662911849615447912013-04-14T19:47:18.708+09:002013-04-14T19:47:18.708+09:00It's been a long time since I dug out our deco...It's been a long time since I dug out our decorations. #2 grandson has a May birthday and I put all kinds of tenugui for the holiday on the reverse side of his baby quilt. I guess it is time to hunt up my table runners. I once saw a big Koi-nobori stuffed and used for a long pillow on a kid's bed. All your items are so cute.Julie Fukudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704374750710761269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-62552796308444347832013-04-14T08:23:16.679+09:002013-04-14T08:23:16.679+09:00The mismatch of the carp wall hanging is what make...The mismatch of the carp wall hanging is what makes it so charming! And what a samurai helmet - fabulous! Cynthia@wabisabiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468196616148458645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-77069994660214926822013-04-14T06:02:03.086+09:002013-04-14T06:02:03.086+09:00I love all your photos, especailly your wall hangi...I love all your photos, especailly your wall hanging and the story behind the carp symbol. Thank you.carorosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976291590807462068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-85490186724744147292013-04-14T03:07:05.054+09:002013-04-14T03:07:05.054+09:00The samurai armor doll looks quite complicated. I ...The samurai armor doll looks quite complicated. I had to look very carefully to find his face. How large is this doll?Marjoleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241078034098499847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-8384969351323277122013-04-14T01:43:37.535+09:002013-04-14T01:43:37.535+09:00I remember reading about this in one of my origami...I remember reading about this in one of my origami books. Looks like a lot ot fun to decorate. Love the little doll!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-50339809893124435782013-04-14T01:38:24.096+09:002013-04-14T01:38:24.096+09:00Thank you so much,Queenie, for sharing your knowle...Thank you so much,Queenie, for sharing your knowledge about Japanese culture! I admire all the hand made details! As always very interesting to visit your blog.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244261320087332772noreply@blogger.com