Be a strong, like a weed. Like Tampopo!

I remember,
My American friend was pulling Tampopo, and she was very upset about Tampopo at their yard.
She mumbled, "I hate weeds."
Americans pick up Tampopo, blow the seeds and wish, too.
Their wish is going to everywhere and became weeds.
Then they hate Tampopo again.
I'm happy to see yellow weeds at my yard.
It should be OUT, but I let them stay.
I have good memories of my childhood with weeds and my father.
My father didn't want to stay his country side where he was born and raised. (Nagano)
He moved the city (Osaka) with his family. I was three and half.
He missed nature in the city. So he and I went to fishing and correcting plants at the mountain often.
We walked and walked. He never drove the car in his life.
When he lost his way, he said,
"Don't get a panic, the road will show where we should go. It takes us right place."
We picked up weeds and played with them.

When people see Tampopo in Japan where is destroyed and suffering right now.
They appreciate it, and they will be a strong like a weed. We should be like a weed.

Wish! - Prediction

P.S. New Notecard set of 6 $12.00 - click images above three and Framework $35.00 "Prediction " Postcard set of 8 $10.00 available on Hoodie in the box
Free shipping for Tampopo Notecards and Frameworks 8x10 any artwork until APR 31st.

Fat Quarter Bundle / Hoodie's Goodies

The Craft Lounge is carrying more craft materials and classes in 2011.

Joy Basket - Fat Quarter (18 x 22) Bundle
6 piece $17 @ The Craft Lounge

Shop @ Hoodie in the box ($1.00 off - Donation for your shipping cost)

Blank Quilting is selling Hoodie's bundle. 6 piece x 8
They are slightly different combination.
I re-matched from their bundle.
They have wholesale price, please ask customer service
rburdette@blanktextiles.com

I will make more combination of Hoodie's from my inventory.
It is a good idea to present Bundle Projects! Joy!

New! Hoodie's fabric designs on Note cards. See the Collection!

Swim Together

from "Casting Cats" group

They are looks familiar. Of course, they are already in the market on the cotton fabrics.

Selected designs from Hoodie's Fabric are re-colored and re-sized on recycled paper. They are unique Note card.

They are on the Hoodie in the box shop already.

Play-Loop Dots and Swim Together are four colorways (Two each) - Set of 8 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A2 Brown bag envelopes in clear box. $24

Play-loop Dots

from "Morning Call" and "Rumba" Group

"Joy Basket" will be released on May that is Hoodie's Standard Collection

Play-loop Dots 4 colorways / Black, Red, Brown, Cream(Dots/Red)

If you need duplicate cards, create your own words, such as invitations or Thank you notes in 4 x 5 1/4,

print on sticker papers or Labels, then put on the back of the card.

More Collection will be posted tomorrow!

New Inventory on Hoodie in the box

Since I made many artwork for my exhibition, I decided to put Hoodie's Goodies on Hoodie in the box.

I announced regarding to change my inventory in 2010 on the

welcome message end of last year.

Finally, I did and I'm still working on!

Finished Goodies is my next projects.

Hoodie's Goodies ® is my brand name.

We love the name.

We started to introduce my products in US and Japan.

We are working on it.

Hoodie's Goodies are all Hand Made!

One of a kind!

Stationery

• Artwork on Greeting card / Option - Set of 3 and 4 / with envelopes in clear box
• Note card - Set of 8 / Printable stickers and envelopes in clear box
• Postcard - Set of 8 in white pouch
• Artwork in the frame / 8x10 / 9x9 / 5x5 - Wall and Desk-top

Sewing Patterns

• Besides Half Apron
• Besides Full Apron
• Reversible Skirt Apron
• Dress Apron
• Bean Back
• Kinchaku Bag
• Triangle Bag
• Messenger Bag

Sewing Kit (Fabrics - Hoodie's Collection for Blank Quilting)

• Besides Half Apron / Two Hoodie's Fabrics 2 x (22"x44") and a handle

Finished Goodies

• Skirt Apron
• Hair band
• Oven Mitts
• Coasters

Accessory

• Tsubomi Pin-cushion Ring
• Blossom Pierced Earrings
• Blossom Brooch
• Bracelet
• Glasses Holder

Please check my shop often.

I'm going to put more Goodies! Enjoy!

Christmas Sale from Hoodie in the box.

Accessories, Christmas Card Set of 8 and Ready-made Christmas Besides Half Apron are
Free Shipping until 23rd.

Ready-made Christmas Besides Half Apron - 48.00.
Hoodie is going to sew your Christmas Aprons!
Squar base 22x22, Belt, Two Pockets - They are ready to go!
Not include buttons. You use your leftover buttons and enjoy 8 styles. It is fun project. One of the style, a Hand bag needs a handle. So a handle is include - $3.15.
Of Course, The instruction book/Pattern - $9.50 is include.
Plus, four color of Christmas Tree Greeting cards - $11.00 is include.
This apron is using 4 different fabrics - you can't buy this combination at the store and it is cost more than 18.00.
It is limited quantity. Red (pictures below) or Green version (all color positions are reversed)

Order by 18th, then you can have it before Christmas!
Besides, Christmas Tree Card / Set of 8 is 20% off $22.00 to $17.60 until DEC 23rd!

Shop - "Hoodie in the box" is OPEN!

Finally my own shop is OPEN!
You will find many more products here than were in my Etsy shop.
I couldn't put all my products in yet, but it is open before Christmas.

I can't believe it. It is 15 days to Christmas, 21 days until the New Year.

If it is not too late for your Christmas shopping, go to Hoodie in the box

Seasons Greeting Cards -
These are actually my art that you can frame and hang on the wall or use as a room decoration.
Christmas and Happy Holiday cards will be in the shop until end of this year and will be back in October next year 2009.

Sewing patterns and Accessories are also in the shop.
Accessories are made with many different antique Japanese fabrics.
No duplicate fabrics. They are individual, just for you!
They are great gifts for Christmas or as Birthday or special presents.

Purchase by December 20th and I give you guaranteed arrival by the 23rd at your place.
You just pay first class mail shipping, I will send them Express mail or FedEx. (US only)
If you wish this service, notify me "Emergency Christmas or Seasons Gift" in the notes area as you checkout with my secure shopping cart.

Orders received after the 20th December, Shipping will be normal way as per your choice in checkout.

My fabric group postcards, "Morning Call" and "Medetai" are available to the store owners who are carrying my fabrics.
10 postcards $5.00, If you purchase 50 postcards $25.00 + Free Shipping.

You can shop using your Credit Card or Paypal. Hoodie in the box is a secure SSL encrypted site for your protection.

2009, I will put all my products and more information will be posted on my blog.

Here is our "Hey Jude'" picture on Dec 7th!
I was nervous, so I made a mistake. I was singing the wrong words in two sentences. Oops!
However I didn't get into a panic, I just continued to sing to the end.
No one realized my mistake. It was a good job.
After recital, a couple of parents commented to me,
"It was enjoyable. I didn't know you could sing!"
"I didn't know either." I answered.
One mother said, "I want to try to do something similar with my child but no singing for me."
I encouraged other parents!
About his piano, it was a little faster and louder than we practiced but no mistakes! Overall it was successful event. "I like it" according his piano teacher, Kerry.
We now have received new music that is a DUET from Kerry. We will play piano together for the next recital before my son's skill gets better than mine. Actually he is more talented to play in a dramatic way than I play.

Etsy store- Open!

Hello, everybody!
Hoodie's shop is "OPEN"

Hoodie in the Box opens 24 hours. You can shop anytime.
Is this amazing?

Four new items are showing left side in the box.
Click it. Check it. Grab it!