Omiyage by Kumiko Sudo (2000, Paperback, Illustrated)

I saw this book at a friends home and liked it very much. After comparing prices, I purchased it on ebay for less than anywhere else I saw the book for sale.
The book was delivered in good condition. It was a new book. I do not remember exactly how many days it took to arrive around a week. I was very happy when I received it and have made presents from it already.

This is a lovely book with many projects for darling bags and fun things our of scraps. Anyone who loves making pretty things would enjoy it.

Although my collection of books on textiles and diverse needle arts half fills a tall bookcase, that never stops me from looking for a new addition. When I bid on this book, I was expecting it to demonstrate how to make flowers and origami-style decorations out of silk fabrics.
That is only the start of what this wonderful book has to offer. Many of the flower shapes are actually small purses, pouches, pin cushions, and sachets, some doubling as brooches or pendants.
It presents a range of charming shapes: fish, butterflies, birds, bunnies, and pinecones. To celebrate a birth, or just for fun, there are several variations of bundled-up babies to hold a comb and compact, party-favor mints, small trinkets, and so forth.
Every project in this book produces something useful, even if for no more than to invite a smile. Further, you don't have to buy special supplies. They can be made from leftover scraps of silk and result in the look of luxury, at modest expense. Though they involve hand-sewing, they're not difficult; the patterns are provided and the instructions are clear.
The author, Kumiko Sudo, explains how the tradition of small gifts crafted from silk arose, and lists the occasions for celebration by the month. It is an interesting venture into Japanese culture. I very much enjoyed reading it and look forward to making most of these small delights to keep and to give.

I saw this book in a quilt shop and HAD TO HAVE IT. But I didn't want to pay full price (never pay FULL PRICE). So I went home and jumped on Ebay and found many of them up for auction. This item looked like it was the best condition for the price - I paid half of what the retail was! PEOPLE!! Dig out all that "stuff" that you no longer use and put it up for sale on Ebay. It's the best way to go.