January 4, 2010
help me help you
Two quick questions for you:
[I know, I know, I'm barely back and I'm already asking you for things. I apologize. But still. Help me.]
1. Does anyone out there have any kind of sewing patterns from China that are not clothing? I am specifically looking for patterns for items which are commonly handcrafted in China, such as those embroidered stuffed animals, tiger slippers or hats, anything along those lines. I did a very long google search yesterday and came up with nothing. So many Japanese crafting goodies out there, and nothing at all from China.
2. Where do you buy your red envelopes for Lunar New Year? I was on a Web site which is probably familiar to many of you in the adoption community (and which I happen to enjoy and support) this weekend and what they are charging for red envelopes is ridiculous. It's an envelope! And it's tiny! I got some at the local Chinese grocery last year but there was no selection and the ones I bought were ugly. I am thinking about making my own, but I've got a lot of pots in the fire right now and if I don't absolutely have to make them I probably won't. I may venture into Chinatown if I get a chance. Anyway, where will you buy your envelopes?
Ok, so I'm not really helping you. You're just helping me. I'll help you later. Pinkie swear.
Posted by grrlTravels at January 4, 2010 2:55 PMFor the red envelopes, try asking at a local Chinese restaurant. They might have some or be willing to order some for you.
Also, check ebay. I've seen cutesy Hello Kitty ones on there. Not as cheap once you pay shipping, but at least they have character.
Last year I asked my friend in California to look for me and her in laws sent me a couple of packs of Hello Kitty ones from China town or some grocery store there. So maybe if you have a friend that is near a huge China Town they can find some and mail to you Shipping is next to nothing because they are so small.
Speaking of which, I need to find our envelopes that are left over from last year.
We don't have a China Town per se but we do have a few local Asian owned groceries that sell the envelopes in their sundry section.
Posted by: Anonymous at January 5, 2010 10:00 AMGreat to have you back!!!
Posted by: Dave S at January 13, 2010 2:41 PM