Hurray for Japanese craft books!

I came across these great books and they're too good not to share:)

Pattern Magic (PDF format)

Stuffed animals toys (PDF format)

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recycled plates

Beautiful and cool collection of "Rehabilitated Dishware" made from recycled or salvaged materials by Brooklyn-based designer Sarah Сihat. See more/Shop at- sarahcihat.com

and here's a great DIY project (which I would love to try:)"Reglazed Silhouette Plates" by Green design expert Danny Seo for HGTV