tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post7369245089576465066..comments2023-12-11T09:48:27.598-05:00Comments on By Hook, By Hand: Manga SpiritsBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-30974283305469037582012-03-25T12:03:42.774-04:002012-03-25T12:03:42.774-04:00Thank you, Connie; they are coming along :-)
Beth...Thank you, Connie; they are coming along :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-30089337686904738032012-03-25T11:40:18.347-04:002012-03-25T11:40:18.347-04:00I can hardly wait to see them. Wow! they are reall...I can hardly wait to see them. Wow! they are really good drawings too.<br /><br />til next time.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333129604891309731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-82457751355980443452012-03-24T19:32:13.251-04:002012-03-24T19:32:13.251-04:00Thank you both, Fiona and Lizzie :-) The heads ar...Thank you both, Fiona and Lizzie :-) The heads are turning out pretty good.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-76437404830286945772012-03-23T22:58:48.187-04:002012-03-23T22:58:48.187-04:00Can't wait to see these lovely drawings come t...Can't wait to see these lovely drawings come to life. I can't knit so hoping you make a crochet pattern too. Love your work. And I must agree with Joyce I will be glued to your website and Flickr account.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509770089479846195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-80331669382910588042012-03-23T17:53:24.685-04:002012-03-23T17:53:24.685-04:00Yes! Can't wait to see the 3D version (2D is p...Yes! Can't wait to see the 3D version (2D is pretty good too). Eyes on you Beth.Fiona McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08073467256539888783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-69677130964802467192012-03-23T14:26:45.205-04:002012-03-23T14:26:45.205-04:00Hey Joyce, thanks so much! I'm working on the...Hey Joyce, thanks so much! I'm working on the heads today. Got the crochet head finished, and it looks good. Now to make a knit head that matches it :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-31632476489866616992012-03-23T08:54:30.709-04:002012-03-23T08:54:30.709-04:00Hi Yvonne! Yes, Manga (comics) and Anime (the ani...Hi Yvonne! Yes, Manga (comics) and Anime (the animated form of Manga) originated in Japan, back in the late '50's and early '60's. Large heads and very large eyes are a hallmark. It is a look that should translate to crochet and knit very nicely, I think.<br /><br />Thank you, Fangirl :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-73646796640562428702012-03-23T06:39:10.877-04:002012-03-23T06:39:10.877-04:00Sounds great!
Can't wait to see what you come...Sounds great! <br />Can't wait to see what you come up with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-66457737578564995132012-03-22T23:17:29.226-04:002012-03-22T23:17:29.226-04:00A question. I am unfamiliar with these characters...A question. I am unfamiliar with these characters, but do they orginate in Japan? They look exactly like those in the series Speed Racer that aired on kid's TV for so many years.Yvonnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-69695473942471531432012-03-22T22:29:46.930-04:002012-03-22T22:29:46.930-04:00Thank you so much for your good words, Cro-Shay an...Thank you so much for your good words, Cro-Shay and Aimee :-)<br /><br />A Free Spirit Army to conquer the world, yay!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-70255603540393331122012-03-22T20:36:37.928-04:002012-03-22T20:36:37.928-04:00Your drawings are really good! You are definitely ...Your drawings are really good! You are definitely not art-challenged. I can't wait to see how the knitted/crochet versions turn out! <br /><br />I really want to thank you for sharing your patterns! I am slowing growing a free spirit army.<br />Thanks again,<br /><br />AimeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-84445493199112391332012-03-21T22:27:03.082-04:002012-03-21T22:27:03.082-04:00Wow! Your drawings are simply beautiful.Wow! Your drawings are simply beautiful.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507302191487624228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-45555124786816718152012-03-21T20:19:09.327-04:002012-03-21T20:19:09.327-04:00Jill, thanks so much for your kind words. I think...Jill, thanks so much for your kind words. I think your daughter would love this book, it is easily something a kid can follow.<br /><br />Brea, thank you! I plan to do something similar for the eyes, using a technique I learned from Fiona McDonald: paint the eyes on felt and then glue them to the face. <br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-7421073145757578692012-03-21T18:01:20.827-04:002012-03-21T18:01:20.827-04:00Oh wow! I love your art work (I actually have seve...Oh wow! I love your art work (I actually have several books by the author of the chibi book) I have made a few dolls in manga style, and will probably make many more!!<br /><br /> I make their eyes by hand drawing on cloth, then using adhesive fabric glue to attach them. The biggest problem I have had with these sorts of dolls is their clothing. I want it to look modern , but crocheted doll clothing often has that "old fashioned" look. It's good for some things , but not really for these.<br /><br />I can't wait to see how yours turn out!Brea J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02158185769524108778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-47511462516502587542012-03-21T16:33:14.839-04:002012-03-21T16:33:14.839-04:00I think your drawings look great! And I can't...I think your drawings look great! And I can't wait to see what you come up with. <br /><br />I'll have to look into that book. I have a feeling my oldest daughter would love it. Is is something a kid could follow?bybidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16694452994401136255noreply@blogger.com