{"id":42469,"date":"2024-07-30T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=42469"},"modified":"2024-07-22T15:12:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T22:12:43","slug":"zakka-embroidery-mr-robot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/zakka-embroidery-mr-robot\/","title":{"rendered":"Zakka Embroidery \/ MR. ROBOT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Books That Belong On Paper<\/strong> first appeared on the web as Wink Books and was edited by Carla Sinclair.<\/em> Sign up here<\/a> to get the issues a week early in your inbox.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ZAKKA EMBROIDERY PRESENTS DESIGNS THAT ARE AN ELEGANT BLEND OF JAPANESE AND SCANDINAVIAN STYLE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Zakka Embroidery: Simple One- and Two-Color Embroidery Motifs and Small Crafts<\/em>
by Yumiko Higuchi
Roost Books
2016, 192 pages, 8.3 x 0.6 x 5.9 inches, Paperback<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m a sucker for fiber arts. I only ever had a passing interest in embroidery and basically did all of my needlework embellishments freehand and on-the-fly. But since hitting the embroidery thread jackpot at a yard sale last summer, I\u2019ve been inching slowly closer to learning the actual craft. Zakka Embroidery<\/em> was exactly what I needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yumiko Higuchi first draws in readers with a collection of beautiful embroidery motifs (shot clearly and up close so that you can practically feel the stitches on the muslin) with corresponding projects. All the motifs are garden\/nature inspired and only use one or two colors of thread. This was a huge selling point for me, as I am not naturally drawn to overly colorful designs and have a hard time figuring out what goes well together (outside of gray and dark gray). The projects range from sweet, floral clutches and satchels, to baby items, to home decor. There are a lot of great gift-projects in this book. The second half is a thorough, photographically illustrated guide to embroidery techniques, and then the actual embroidery and project patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because many of the projects in this lovely little book do involve sewing, it\u2019s good to have some basic sewing skills to fully utilize it. But don\u2019t let that stop you! You can easily embroider these motifs onto pre-made garments (some projects actually call for this), tea towels, or accessories. You could even make these tiny gardens into your classic wall-hanging, but I think one of the nicest things about this book is that everything is intended to be actually used, worn, and appreciated in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Mk Smith Despres<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MR. ROBOT: RED WHEELBARROW: (EPS1.91_REDWHEELBARR0W.TXT)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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MR. ROBOT: Red Wheelbarrow: (eps1.91_redwheelbarr0w.txt)<\/em>
by Sam Esmail, Courtney Looney
Harry N. Abrams
2016, 160 pages, 7.7 x 0.5 x 9.8 inches, Hardcover<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is without question one of the strangest books I\u2019ve ever purchased. I feel like Amazon just shipped me the handwritten journal of a complete lunatic, at the same time I\u2019ve never felt more connected to a fictional character. If you haven\u2019t seen it, Mr. Robot is an amazing counter culture, techno thriller that I highly recommend. If you\u2019re not a fan, this book will mean nothing to you. If you are a fan, this book is something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book, much like the show, is a total mindbender. It\u2019s a journal that\u2019s actually featured in Season 2 of the series, and the entries follow the plot of the season. It\u2019s written from the show\u2019s main character Elliot\u2019s point of view, in his own handwriting, and features his many\u2026demons. There are also notes added from a secondary character, seen briefly throughout the season, who\u2019s trying to piece together Elliot\u2019s story. Just like reading someone\u2019s actual journal, this offers a lot of perspective and insight into Elliot\u2019s character, and what his motivations are moving forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The printing is amazing. The handwriting in pencil looks like you could smudge it with a wet finger. There\u2019s also a plethora of collected scraps like envelopes, a cigarette package, and a newspaper clipping, all which add to the eerie feeling that this book was ripped from the TV. I haven\u2019t spent nearly enough time uncovering all that it\u2019s pages have to offer. I found a number chart imprinted on the second to last page, I know that\u2019s got to be related to something. If you\u2019re a fan who wants to go further down the rabbit hole, you\u2019re going to enjoy this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 JP LeRoux<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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