Captain's Log, Stardate 08.22.2008 I actually wrote out my pattern! I was getting a lot of hits on my infamous toilet seat cover , and I wanted to make a new one with “improvements,” so I paid attention and wrote things down as I made the new one. This was originally based off the Potty Mouth toilet cover , but I altered it to fit over the seat instead of the lid. Yarn: any worsted weight yarn, about 120 yards (this is a really tight number, I used exactly 118 yards. My suggestion is to make sure you have about 130 yards.) I suggest using acrylic yarn because you’re going to be washing this often. Needle: I used US 8, but you can use whatever needle size is recommended by the yarn you’re using. Gauge: Not that important. Mine was 4 sts/1 inch in garter stitch. 6 buttons (I used some leftover shell buttons I had in my stash) tapestry needle Crochet hook (optional) Cover: Using a provisional cast on, cast on 12 stitches. Work in garter st until liner measures
Uhm. She doesn't look very Japanese to me. Maybe you could pass her off as one to North American readers, but I'd say she looks more Viet or Chinese-Thai. ;)
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You can tell? I'm hopeless. I took a test once where they gave pictures of a whole bunch of Asians and you had to say what ethnicity they were, and I totally failed. My mom, on the other hand, did terrific. She told me I was pathetic.
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Oh, that test. I scored nearly perfect on that, but then I'm an Asian living in Asia. lol
ReplyDeleteGenerally Japanese have more aquiline features - higher cheekbones and nose bridges in comparision to Koreans or Chinese, and their complexions are fairer. ;)
Okay aside from not looking Japanese, I love the cover. Course I'd buy it just 'cause it's you!
ReplyDeleteOkay, even if she's not Japanese I LOVE YOUR COVER!!! Totally and completely awesome, gorgeous, and fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThe woman on the cover doesn't look japanese but the book cover is awesome!! Beautiful colors and nice design.
ReplyDeleteI love it, Camy!!! And how exciting to finally see it!!
ReplyDeleteWhether she looks Japanese or not (I couldn't tell), she's beautiful! And I love the Sushi Service logo. That's great!! Also the tag line--kick of wasabi. All around great! Colors, too.
Of course, the best part is seeing "Camy Tang" on there. :)
Missy
oh i love the cover! it looks so different from most christian fiction books (in a good way!)
ReplyDeletealthough i have to agree that she doesn't really look japanese either. maybe you can get the girl from babel, Rinko Kikuchi, to pose for the cover. SHE looks japanese. on the other hand, i took that asian quiz too and i failed it. i can't tell my Chinese from my Koreans.
blahhhh i'm still in shock that i won....
Oh, I'm so excited for you. It looks great to me, whiter-than-white Danish-American!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read it.
The cover is beautiful! Either way it will definitely stand out on the book shelf.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't tell either. I just know that it's a great cover!
ReplyDeleteHmm, looks Japanese to me :-) But I live in the mountains of Arizona where the Asian populations is like 4.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the cover! I would definitely pick this up in the store!
Great cover. Like the Mona Lisa type smile.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great, Camy. This cover just draws your eyes. Great expression on her face, excellent, colors, too. They did a great job for you. I love it.
ReplyDeleteCAMY!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat cover is totally hip and soooo today!!!
Good going, girlfriend! Yowza!!!
Ruthy
But I do think it looks very cool, chick lit and it should attract a lot of readers. And that's the idea, right? Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the cover - the colors and type are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover -- the photo, the model, the colors. However, if she really doesn't look Japanese--and I'm ashamed to say I wouldn't know--is there any chance the publisher could find a different model? If not, then maybe for the next book in the series.
ReplyDeleteI love it too! Could have fooled me, don't sweat it. :O)
ReplyDeleteI've always liked your line, "with a kick of wasabi"...that is priceless, and my favorite condiment for steak!
Congrats on such a nice cover!
I luuurrrve the cover! The red cover just screams out at me to look at it :) I really want to read your book!
ReplyDeleteLooks Awesome Camy! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteStupendous! Classy! You rock, Camy!
ReplyDeleteI think she's gorgeous and it looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd how cool is it to see your name on the cover? Dish, girlfriend!
Ssssssaaaassssssyyy. At least you get to see her entire face. ; ) Oh, and Camy Tang needs to be bigger. Much bigger.
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ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!!!! Congratulations!
Very Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME COVER!! I wouldn't know if she looks Japanese or not, but I do love her saucy, sassy look! How fun. Even if I didn't know you wrote it, the cover alone would entice me to pick up the book and take a second look. :-)
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome - and I'm so thrilled for you!
I love the cover Camy! It's very bold, and I think her facial expression and attitude are perfect for the title.
ReplyDeleteIt would definitely make me pick it up in the bookstore. And it must be so exciting to see your name on a book cover!! It's exciting for me, so I know it must be exciting for you :-) I can't wait to read it.
BTW, I got a tea shipment from Republic of Tea today. Couldn't help but think of you, my tea buddy, when I opened it :-)
Blessings,
Sheryl
whoo-hoo, don't you just love it?
ReplyDeleteI do!
I think the cover looks great. I'm ashamed to say I can't tell the difference between Asians...
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous cover, Camy!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Camy! I'm bummed I wasn't a book winner. Or an honorable mention. *g*
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous cover, Camy! But since she's not Japanese-looking enough, let Ruthy pose next time. Then we can all say she's not authentic enough. lol
ReplyDeleteI love the wispy bangs hanging down...reminds me of black chopsticks!
ooohh.....and Camy, *you've* got a new pic too!
Congrats, girl!
I LOVE the book cover! I can't wait to read this and your new picture at the top is terrific. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, how exciting! I love your cover! Can't wait to see it on the shelves!
ReplyDeleteI like the cover though I think I must agree that she doesn't look very Japanese. I guess we're more easily used to mixtures of races and nationalities and that makes us less sensitive to the real differences. And they finally chose "Sushi for One?" as the title and gave the child a name. I wish we didn't have to wait so long.
ReplyDeleteI love your new picture too.