Some of us from the Doll Quilt Swap wanted some quick, easy swaps between rounds, so this new group was born. We'll be making and swapping small usable items like grocery bags, cup cozies, zip bags, luggage tags, inches, etc. Our first round is key fobs--how fun is that! There are so many cool tutorials and patterns out there that I've always wanted to try, now I have the perfect excuse. This is an international, no extras included, swap--keeping it simple--you just create the item, stick it in an envelope and mail it off. Everything is fairly small and light weight keeping postage down--and everything is quick and easy to make, keeping time involved down! Join in on the rounds you want and watch on the ones you don't--but always have fun in the commentary!
For those who are wondering what exactly a zakka item is, here's Wikipedia's definition:
Zakka (from the Japanese 'zak-ka'（雑貨）or 'many things') is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia. The term refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and appearance. It is often based on household items from the West that are regarded as kitsch in their countries of origin, but it can also be Japanese goods, mainly from the fifties, sixties, and seventies. In Japan there are also so-called Asian zakka stores; that usually refers to Southeast Asia. The interest in Nordic design or Scandinavian design, both contemporary and past, is also part of this zakka movement. Zakka can also be contemporary handicraft.
Zakka has also been described as "the art of seeing the savvy in the ordinary and mundane". The zakka boom could be recognized as merely another in a series of consumer fads, but it also touches issues of self-expression and spirituality. "Cute, corny and kitschy is not enough. To qualify as a zakka, a product must be attractive, sensitive, and laden with subtext."
I hope you all join in the fun!
Oh and here's a bit of fun now--a discount code for Fabric.com. It expires 4/30/12 at midnight, but you can use it as many times as you want. For 20% off a purchase of $40 or more, just use code FB412. Have fun shopping!
Zakka has also been described as "the art of seeing the savvy in the ordinary and mundane". The zakka boom could be recognized as merely another in a series of consumer fads, but it also touches issues of self-expression and spirituality. "Cute, corny and kitschy is not enough. To qualify as a zakka, a product must be attractive, sensitive, and laden with subtext."
I hope you all join in the fun!
Oh and here's a bit of fun now--a discount code for Fabric.com. It expires 4/30/12 at midnight, but you can use it as many times as you want. For 20% off a purchase of $40 or more, just use code FB412. Have fun shopping!
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