Blackcabbit's World
Bit by bit, the Blackcabbit crafts its nest of DIY handmade art and illustrates a kingdom of doodle critters to beautify the world she lives in.
Hello, Welcome to my world!
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Hee hee, actually this world mainly revolves around my fascination with everything Japanese. For years, this ruling passion has driven me to learn the language, charmed me into adopting its enchanting culture, as well as, greatly influenced my art. Whenever I learnt something new, I simply had to share them with you! So do drop by often and embark on a learning adventure with me.
Your sincerely,
Dionnie Takahashi
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Unless credited otherwise, all images and contents posted on the blog are created by Dionnie TAKAHASHI (a.k.a. Dionnie GOH Siau Vui). Please do not use them without permission. Just ask if you want to use them for personal or non-commercial use. Generally, I’m happy to share if you provide a link back to the site and give credit where credit is due. Thank you.
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Dear Dionne
I have read your article on pre-washing embroidery threads. Alas too late. my problem is that I have already embroidered patches using multi coloured thread. And I have already stitched them together to make a quilt. I now find that the red runs from the thread I have used. Is there anything I can do to recover from this and prevent any further damage.
I really would appreciate your comments.
Regards
Priscilla
Dearest Priscilla,
Sigh, don’t we all hate bleeding floss! I’m no expert here especially in the area of embroidery craft, so I googled around, hoping to find a solution to your embroidery mishap. I came across several products such as Dylon Stain Remover, Delta Carbona Color Run Remover and Rit Dye Powder etc… I have NEVER use these products before but please check them up to see if they may be helpful to salvage your embroidery piece somehow, or prevent further color run. So sorry if I wasn’t much of a help. I hope someone who have the solution to your problem will read your comment above, and share his/her wisdom with us. May your future embroidery projects be delightful and amazing! ^_^Y
Hi Dionnie,
I am glad that I got to reach your blog while looking for the Nippori Fabric town. Your blog is the best to understand how to get there! I am a Japanese and somehow brave enough(?) to start writing English blog recently. I would like to link to your post when I write about Nippori where I know quite well and it would help non-Japanese people to save their time. Is it O.K.? My blog is this:
http://myhomesewingcafe.blogspot.jp/
I would appreciate if you could give me your response.
Best regards,
Maina
Dearest Maina,
Absolutely YES, in fact, the pleasure is mine! I visited your blog and absolutely love it. It is very inspirational and I can’t wait to check out all your posts. And to have a like-minded Japanese friend with a bilingual blog truly make my day. I’m so glad to link up with you. Please stay in touch! Arigato ^_^Y
Thank you so much for your kindness! I will definitely link your posts to mine and let you know when I did. Aristo!
Greetings Dionne (did I get that spelling right??),
I was investigating fabric from Amami Oshima and came across your remarkable blog, and ended up enjoying reading many posts.
My wife of 18 years is from Kagoshima, and my two daughters, 13 & 15, are bilingual, and your memoirs and such brought back lots of memories of cross-cultural experiences. We visit Kagoshima every summer and I try to go elsewhere, too, like Kyoto, Kanizawa, Hokkaido, etc. Between the food, the aesthetic, the landscape, and the people, I just cannot get enough.
You have incredible talent, including personable writing skills, and that is such a gift. Lucky you. It also sounds like you’re an ideal character type for Japan…appreciative, interested, humorous, etc. Oh, and very detail oriented, as evidenced by your work you put into this blog.
I have my own fledgling blog, but it is almost all dense text and isn’t really meant yet for public consumption, but I share it only because it’s a reflection of my own passion for Japan that, like you, has infected you for years. (My blog: http://satoyamaspirit.org)
In any event, I’m really just writing to give you my kudos and express my appreciation for what you’re doing. Keep it up, and best of luck in all you do!
Alan Zulch
Palo Alto, California
Alan, so glad you drop by. Wow, I really appreciate your personal and encouraging comment. Honestly, I’m almost in tears. Comments like these definitely brighten my day, spur me on to continue to share the goodies I know with everyone. And it is really a delight to meet like-minded friends around the globe! Once again, thank U and have a blessed Summer!