12 July 2007

Inspiration

iris

Shops like this tend to be a bit too expensive for my taste, especially if they are situated in central Stockholm (like this one). But they're a great source of inspiration. I look at the things, shapes, colors and patterns and come up with my own crafty ideas.

iris

iris

11 July 2007

Magic



In my garden.

10 July 2007

Sewing

linne

I'm not good at sewing, I only have very basic skills. But, as with all other craft projects, that hasn't stopped me from trying. I've made many mistakes throughout the years, but for each of them I learn something.

I sometimes try to follow patterns and instructions, but since I have a very limited "sewing vocabulary" I often have to give up simply because I don't understand what they mean. This one I made without a pattern or instruction.

It came out almost as I wanted it (the photos are before ironing etc, though).

linne

Recently I bought a book, Sew what! Skirts, which I found very useful and inspiring. I learnt more about how to sew withouth a pattern - or rather, how to make my own - and make it simple and personal. This was my first attempt (olive green linen and old thrifted sheets):

skirt

04 July 2007

Snail



I'm as slow as this snail when it comes to write about my crafty adventures. I'm knitting, sewing, beading ... I take a couple of photos. But do I write about it? No. Slow, slow me.