茶時間

all the leather pieces look same in the pic but each one of them is different in thickness. the basic course is almost done and i've ordered a lovely embossed leather piece in beige/white for a bigger  bag, can't wait to receive it to make one with my own style!!! 

my mum's friend brought a box of wagashi called "mugikko kurikko" the other day. it's pretty crispy on top like macarron and filled with a big chestnut and bean-jam, goes perfect with coffee and my favorite hojicha. i lost 3 kg during the sick week but have gained back already, aie...  

pouches

The above is a belt bag that I made at the class.　It's not an item to use in my daily life but I like it a lot.　Still there're some process left like cutting the edge and so on. Today's Mrs.Nakao's lunch was Oden, was perfect for a chilly day!

And some new pouches to update on etsy...

"pouch" 　

"ポーチ"

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Leather craft class#1

I've made these coin purse and glasses case today. There're so many attractive leather pieces in various colors and texture in Sensei's storage, but I'm required to take 6 courses to learn all the basic with making predetermined items include today's two. The process is so simple for now but I had so much fun to use my new tools.

The atmosphere of the class is simply so nice, did enjoy good chat with ladies in all ages and Mrs.Nakao's superb lunch (the menu was Chirashizushi and kenchin-jiru)! Can't wait the 1st Monday in Nov....

  



Leather craft workshop

Yesterday, I went for a leather craft workshop and this is the "pass case" I made.

Every part was pre-cut this time and it didn't take long but the whole process that i saw what others do was quite interesting.

Mr. Nakao who invited me there is the owner of our family's favorite craft shop over decades and also well-known as a great crafter. He and his wife both 70ish are always full of energy, so generous to customers and Mrs.Nakao even prepared yum-yum lunch for everybody (12 people)!!! was a great surprise.

I really liked the cozy little class and I decided to start it from next month. It's once a month basically, will be cool to make original leather handles and pockets for my bags, dog leads for Banko  etc. ...