3D Stitching

Today on Vero's blog she posted a photo of a very cool looking book.  Small houses that are made of fabric.  I believe it might be a Japanese book?  I think Patchwork is very popular over there.  It looks very tempting, and I am going to have to do a little searching around for it.  But that book reminded me of a book I bought ages ago.  It is on 3-dimensional cross stitch.  There are sachets (as on the cover--I may try making one of those), an entire little village as well as other boxes and such to put trinkets in.  I had this one put away as when I bought it I was so new to stitching, let alone finishing techniques, that I didn't dare give anything a try.  Also everything seems to be stitched on Aida fabric, which I no longer use.  Ever since learning to stitch on linen, I just can't go back.  I think the projects could be converted to linen or evenweave at least.  I saw some very lovely "houses" that were stitched by the Swan Sampler Guild.  I think you had to be a local member to take that class--they were so cool.  It seems as though I have only seen actual 3D stitching projects as class pieces.  Other than this book is anyone familiar with any 3D designs?