Apples, ribbons and plans for the new year

I've been sketching a lot of apples this Autumn so when I got a custom order for an apple shaped quilt I had to say yes, even if I have had to learn to kindly say no lately. Which is not a bad thing I guess, but it sure is difficult! I thought it would look dull if I used only one or two fabrics for the apple, so I went for all the red and whites I could find instead :)

To try out the design I first made this cushion. And I also made this one, with a little Christmas friend :) Both are available in the shop! I am slowly updating it with a little this and that during the coming weeks.

At the moment I have my sewing corner in the living room and it is getting frustrating for all of us, I need SPACE, so I am looking to find a little studio to rent somewhere close to my daughter's school so that she will be able to hang around with me after school. But that will not happen until after Christmas. I did a little something to handle the mess last night, not much, but a start... I have been planning to arrange my ribbons for a long time and when I spotted this solution somewhere on the net I decided to make my own. I took a simple dress-hanger from the dry cleaners and cut it off in the middle, then I put on my spools and fixed the hanger with a piece of Scotch. Very simple! As you can see I have got my own advent calendar, when I saw Moomin at the post office I couldn't help myself :)

 

Sorry for the poor picture quality, it so dark and rainy that it is impossible to take good pictures! Today it got dark at 3 p.m! We need some cold and frost!

And then to the plans I promised! Today I booked a gallery in the charming old town of Porvoo to hold an exhibition in June 2010, I am so excited to be able to make some larger pieces! Now I just have to think of a theme and a catchy name... Since it is in the old town and since I am me I think there will be quite a lot of houses...

Thank you all for your kind comments on my previous post, I am so happy you haven't forgotten about me while it's been quiet in Sykoland!

Comments

[Juliane]

...gick inte att infoga länken med html, så här kommer den: http://luziapimpinella.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-thrifting-idea-ist-das-nicht-su.html ;-)

[Juliane]

Hej Kajsa, eftersom du har också ett Luzia Pimpinella band på bilden och eftersom Nic (som har designat det) undrade här på sin blogg om hur andra förvara sina skattar, tipsade jag om din klädhängare där...

Kram norrut, Juliane

[jenn]

great way to use fabric scraps in your crafts! love it!

Jenn
http://glass-block-crafts.weebly.com (free Christmas craft ebook)

[suee]

that's a really cool idea to organize the ribbons! thanx for sharing! i just organized my ribbons using recycled cardboard! not as cool but not a bad idea too..

[Heike]

The patchwork-apple is great. and a fantastic idea - the ribbon holder.
Greetings from Germany. Heike

[beth]

oooh! I love that ribbon holder!! thanks for sharing such a great idea!

[PatchworkPottery]

Oh Kajsa! That patchwork apple is fabulous!!! I always try to say yes if the project sparks my interest, too :o) Hugs, L

[Kajsa Wikman]

Thank you Kirsty! This is a good way to get them out of the closet, I dont like them there either :)

[Kirsty Neale]

You are clearly a genius. I have always loathed wire coat hangers, but your clever re-working + be-ribboning have made that one look so beautiful I might have to change my mind. :)

[Haust]

I love the ribbons on the dress hanger! I might copy that idea! :)

[gigi wenger]

love that moomin advent calendar! gigi

[Clare Wassermann]

No I haven't forgotten you at all. I love all your fresh colours!

[Simone]

Nice to have you back!

[Karen]

The apple and pillow are adorable. Great idea for keeping your ribbons organized too.
Thanks for sharing.

[Cheryl Arkison]

I hope you have great luck with the studio space. I too sew in a corner of our combined dining/living room. We're all getting tired of it. But renovations are underway and they include a room in the basement for me to sew.
And the apples are gorgeous!

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

Your apple is fab! And I really really love that red knitting fabric! Great idea for your ribbons too!

Lucy x

[Kay]

'love the little ribbons in the corners!

[Mrs Moen]

I love your apple quilt andd pillow; they are adorable!

[Gina]

The apple quilt is lovely! And what a great idea for the ribbons.

[Katy]

fantastic idea! I really need to sort out my ribbon too - it's getting crazy messy!