Scroll down

[tikistitch]

These Stitchies look like they've been out partying. They're carrying little scrolls, kinda like Sailor Mars used to whack bad guys. Not sure why the guy on the left looks like he's been smacked on the head.

UPDATE: Courtesy twotone, a bit of info about hanetsuki, which is supposed to be played by girls, or maybe Stitchies in drag.

Comments

[twotone]

These are Japanese New Year Stitches!

The one on the left has been playing "hanetsuki", a sort of badminton-like game played with a wooden/fabric paddle (this one has "kotobuki" written on it, and has Scrump's face) and a feathered ball/birdie thing. The winner uses ink and brush to paint on the loser's face.

The other Stitch appears to have a traditional New Year's kite.

Edit: I should note that while my family did have some of the "hanetsuki" equipment, it was entirely decorative. I don't know if that's common in most households.

[tikistitch.livejournal.com]

The winner uses ink and brush to paint on the loser's face.

You're kidding! I had *never* heard of this! Thanks!

Did you ever get your face written on? ^_^ I guess you said you didn't actually use the hanetsuki paddles.